Othello
About Othello
A digital adaptation of the classic strategy board game where players compete to flip their opponent's discs to their own color.
How to play Othello
Othello is a two-player strategy game played on an 8x8 grid. Players take turns placing discs with their color facing up, with the goal of having the majority of discs display their color when the board is full. Each new disc must be placed so that it forms a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) between another disc of your color, with one or more of your opponent's discs in between. These opponent discs are then flipped to become your color.
The key strategy is to control the corners and edges of the board, as discs in these positions are harder for your opponent to flip. Beginners should focus on minimizing their opponent's mobility by limiting their valid moves while maximizing their own options. Avoid placing discs adjacent to corners early in the game, as this often gives your opponent the corner advantage. In the Flash version, you'll typically click on valid squares to place your discs, with the game automatically flipping the captured pieces.
FAQ
Can I still play Othello in 2026?
Yes. Adobe stopped supporting Flash in 2020, but Othello runs on this page through a Flash emulator built into the player. Press Play and it starts in a few seconds.
Do I need Flash Player to play Othello?
No. You don’t need to install Adobe Flash Player, a plugin or any download. Othello runs in any modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.
Can I play Othello on my phone?
Usually, yes. Othello is played with the mouse, so taps work in most mobile browsers – although a computer still gives the best experience.
Who made Othello?
Othello came out in 2000 and belongs to its original creator. FlashAttic only embeds it so it can still be played.
Does Othello save my progress?
FlashAttic remembers that you played Othello and for how long on this device. Whether the game saves your level depends on the game itself – many Flash games use level codes or their own save slot.
