What are the rules for the game Othello?

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Is Othello a hard game?

4. Othello is a lot harder than chess in terms of playing othello perfectly. That is, no human being can beat an othello program at even a moderate ply level, not even the human world champion.

Why is it called Othello game?

The name was selected by Hasegawa as a reference to the Shakespearean play Othello, the Moor of Venice, referring to the conflict between the Moor Othello and Iago, and more controversially, to the unfolding drama between Othello, who is black, and Desdemona, who is white.

How good is Othello game?

For me, Othello earns its status by being not just a Classic game but an excellent one. In short, this simple but effective two player board game holds up to modern day scrutiny and I can see why it has enjoyed such longevity and success.

What are the rules for the game Othello? – Related Questions

How challenging is the game Othello?

It’s an easy game to learn and therefore an enjoyable one to play for many. Playtime is short, the skill required is low and that is why it is one of those games that can be played at any time.

Is Othello the same as Reversi?

Here’s the long answer: Othello and Reversi are not actually the same game, but Othello has been called Reversi so often that people often think they are the same game (and some game sites, etc., take advantage of that confusion to rip off Othello by calling it “Reversi”, which only perpetuates the confusion).