Ravensburger Othello® Classic Family and 2-Player Game for Ages 8 and Up

Incredibly simple yet complex game. Nice change up from checkers or chess

The box says easy to learn; a lifetime to master. So there's a challenge for you. I played this in my 20's and have returned 50 years later. It's still a great game for young and old. The box is sturdy, the pieces will last forever and same with the board. The instructions are interesting starting with the basic's. After that there is a section on strategy. We are purposely staying away from that to see how we adapt with the basics. We'll get to trickery later.

A fantastic strategy game that I've played as a kidthousands of times over. Istill enjoy it to this day as a man it's really taught me a lot

This is a fun game to play! Learned to play it when I was younger, now teaching my children how.

I absolutely love this game!Last year I was delighted to find them on sale. So, everyone I love, got one as a family gift.It’s a two person game, but can be played by people of all ages. Easy to learn, and so fun to play.It’s more fun than checkers.Well made, good quality product.The older style game board (50 years go) had retractable covers for each of the disc trays. I wish the newer ones had them too.

Strategy based and can go either way right to the end. Lots of fun.

OK, that sounded so wrong...but it's so true! A few years ago I met my now-wife and taught her how to play Chess. She was 20 years old. Ever since, we've been playing against each other over the last 5 years and really enjoy the quality time together. We also enjoy card games, etc. but when it's just the two of us...this is what we do now and it's great.Reason I mention is I had played Othello when I was young kid, but never owned a board, etc. So, I ordered one for my wife and I as just with Chess, Othello is an "abstract" two-player game. Apparently, Othello is a pretty big deal, too!At first she was hesitant, but after a couple videos and keeping instructions close, she picked it up quickly and now she's kicking my arse half the time! OK, maybe 2/3 the time, gimme a break!As for the game, ofc it's fun, but it's also presented nicely in your standard, nice little board game box. The pieces are all included individually, not cut-out until you pass-out. The board is felt and has a slot on either side for all the game pieces. It came with one extra piece, too.To make it faster for us when playing, I placed 32 pieces in each slot on the sides, pushed them forward, and marked a line w/ a pencil (removable). Then pulled them forward to mark the other end. As long as your pieces fill up the slot to that point, you've got 32 pieces on that side. EZ, PZ.

Enjoy playing this game its easy and challenging at the same time. More for strategic type of players.