is the standard Othello game in which each player
must trap pieces of another colour, thereby reversing the colour. Play
continues until the board is full and the winner has the most pieces.
Thought provoking and entertaining, the game can give valuable lessons
in logical thinking, as silly mistakes can alter the entire balance of
power.
The program has two levels of play; at the upper levels, suitable for
extended play or problem solving, response times tend to be longer depending
on the complexity of the positions handled. One or two players can take
part and there is a full-game automatic mode which is admirably suited
for learning the game. Illegal moves are not accepted and a move can be
recommended if required.
