![]() ![]() A legal move is one that consists of, for example, a black piece being placed on the board that creates a straight line (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) made up of a black piece at either end and only white pieces in between. In the typical set ups where it is black versus white the person using black chips must make the first move.īoth players take it in turns to make their move which consists of placing one piece down in a legally acceptable position and then turning any of the opposing player’s pieces where applicable. No two matching colours are connected vertically or horizontally so a miniature chequered pattern is made. The game is classed as finished when there are no spaces left on the board or there are no more possible legal moves for either competitorīoth players begin the game with two pieces on the board in the four centre squares. Players battle to finish the game with more of their own pieces on the board than their opponent. Each player’s pieces will be of one colour with the most common occurrence being black and white. Made up of 8 rows and 8 columns, the board is populated with pieces from both players in turn. Often referred to as a game of abstract strategy, Othello can only be played as a 2 player game. In both its originally named form and the newer trademark this game has become very popular on computers as much as in board format. ![]() Othello is the trading name of a much older board game, Reversi.
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