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Mattel Games Othello

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 313 ratings
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Brand Mattel Games
Material Plastic
Genre Strategy, Family
Number of Players 1
Batteries Required? No

About this item

  • This classic game of strategy takes a minute to learn, a lifetime to master
  • It's simple enough for children yet challenging for adults
  • Great fun for the entire family
  • For all generations
  • Includes 64 reversible discs, one playing board, six playing board feet and instructions

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From the Manufacturer

"Othello is a game where not all is Black and White. The lead can change hands from play to play and strategy is everything. Play is simple. Players are represented by either Black or White discs on the board. On each turn, players flank the discs of the opposing player between two of their own. Once captured, the double-sided discs are turned over and become the opposite color. If you have a move, you have to take it whether you want to or not. That’s all, that’s the entire game. But more and more discs fall to the opposing side with each turn. Where will it all end? Starting from just four discs to begin the game, play moves all over the board with as many as 64 discs placed by the final move. Play can end when one player can’t make any more moves OR when the board is full. To add to the fun, if you can make a move but you’re out of discs, your opponent has to give you one of theirs. That’s like arming the enemy! As you become more and more familiar with Othello, certain strategies will begin to emerge. Owning a corner is always an advantage as that protects your discs in the immediate vicinity - your opponent can’t outflank you. But is your opponent backing you towards a corner so they can try to control it themselves? That’s the strategy of Othello. Can you see enough moves ahead to make your opponent put a disc somewhere they don’t want to? A minute to learn…a lifetime to master!"

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
313 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, ease of use, and value of the board game. They mention that it's a very fun game, and the design is nice. They appreciate the old-school style game and the fact that it can be played by almost all ages. However, some customers have different opinions on quality and missing parts.

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44 customers mention44 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the board game. They say it's a very fun game, a simple design, and perfect for winter days ahead. They also say it is a classic, old-school style game that requires no batteries and is challenging for kids and adults.

"...If you aren't very good at games, this can be a good social game that is quick to learn. Just make sure you play someone at your skill level...." Read more

"...It's challenging yet fun; it can be played by an 8-year-old or by an 88-year-old (my parent) or anyone in between...." Read more

"...As for the game, don't be fooled by the easy rules. This game is fun and rewarding when learning how to play each game better than the last." Read more

"...Its still just as fun no matter what the qualityGreat game, try it out, you'll love it." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the game easy to use and recommend it to others. They mention that the rules are simple enough so that you can learn them in 5 minutes. Some say that the game is challenging and fun and can be played by almost all ages. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and the quality of the product.

"This is my favorite game. The rules are easy enough so that you can learn in 5 minutes. However, the game changes as your skill level changes...." Read more

"...The rules are extremely simple, but the game never becomes boring because it is constantly changing...." Read more

"...Its such a fun game and great to play on Shabbat with family and friends...." Read more

"...They are not. They are cheap lightweight plastic. Still suitable for play. Just lower quality than what I thought I was buying." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the board game. They mention that it is a fun classic game and good value for the price.

"...They love it. It was worth spending the extra money to get the upgrade." Read more

"I've always loved this game. And now I have it for a good price in the old loveable format. Worth every penny." Read more

"...Very cheap. The images show a green felt board, black casing... This is not what I received. Returned." Read more

"Excellent condition on arrival, and shipped to APO. Was able to share strategies with some other Soldiers while deployed!" Read more

26 customers mention11 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the board game. Some mention that it's well made and should last for many years if taken care of, while others say that the materials are not as good as they were 20+ years ago, and the board is rather flimsy.

"...It is a lot of fun going through the mastery process.The quality is not as good as I remember it as a kid, but the board will hold together..." Read more

"Excellent ontime and quality product" Read more

"...Its not as good quality as the materials were 20+ years ago but no games are. Its still just as fun no matter what the quality..." Read more

"...This is a hit in our house and I have not noticed any problems with quality so far. You can neatly store the pieces right on the game board...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the missing parts of the board game. Some mention that it came with the exact amount of pieces, while others say that there are six missing pieces.

"Billed as a complete set, however, one piece was missing. Not a GREAT big deal, just an annoyance while playing...." Read more

"...EVERY WHERE and no one seems to know what it is.. it came with the exact amount of pieces I may order some separately" Read more

"...There are 64 meant to play, 6 are missing! I woudent pay money for a boardgame that wasnt all intact. In short... I've been sold a lemon...." Read more

"Received new as advertised in good condition, no missing pieces. One of the best two player abstract strategy games on the planet...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the material of the board game. They mention that it's very light plastic and not durable, and that when they were a kid, the pieces were heavier and there were no grooves on the pieces.

"...They are not. They are cheap lightweight plastic. Still suitable for play. Just lower quality than what I thought I was buying." Read more

"...it today and I'm so disappointed to find that the pieces are NOT the heavier ones. I feel misled and duped...." Read more

"...a little disappointed however, because when I was a kid, the pieces were heavier and there weren't grooves on the board so the pieces could move..." Read more

"I love this game but I did not expect the quality to be so bad. Very light plastic, not durable." Read more

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Though it cost $5 more the the other Prime shipping option, I purchased this copy of Othello because all of the images used were of the previous edition of the game. Every review of the "Classic" listing were about the poor quality of the board and pieces. So when I saw this I jumped at getting the edition I had previously knowing it would be of better quality. Imagine my annoyance when I open the package to see I paid more money for the cheaper product. I will be contacting Amazon for either a partial refund or I will be returning it for a full refund.
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