Othello
About Othello
Othello is a classic strategy board game played on a grid of dark and light squares. Two players place discs to trap their opponent's pieces between their own, flipping them to their color. The player with the most discs of their color on the board when it fills up or no moves remain wins.
How to play Othello
Players take turns placing a disc so that it traps one or more of the opponent's discs in a straight line, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, between the new disc and another disc of the same color. Every trapped disc flips to the current player's color. If a player has no legal move, their turn is skipped. Play continues until the board is full or neither side can move.
Tips for playing Othello
- Try to control the corners of the board, since discs placed there can never be flipped.
- Avoid placing discs in the squares next to corners early on, as they can hand your opponent easy access to the corner.
- Think ahead about how many discs your move will expose to being flipped back, not just how many it captures right away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the goal of Othello?
The goal is to finish the game with more discs of your color on the board than your opponent. You achieve this by flipping their discs to your color throughout the match.
Can I play Othello for free without downloading anything?
Yes, Othello runs directly in your browser on a phone or computer, with no download or installation needed.
What happens if a player cannot make a legal move?
If a player has no valid move available on their turn, that turn is skipped and play passes to the other player.
