Othello
2 players • Lansay
- Publisher
- Lansay · Mattel
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Othello plays 2 players.
Where to find one
Search for Othello on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Othello is a modern iteration of the nineteenth-century game Reversi, which was reinvented and trademarked by Goro Hasegawa in 1970s Japan. Seeking a game that was simple to learn but strategically deep, Hasegawa named the board game after Shakespeare's play to symbolize the dramatic reversals of fortune that occur during play. The game gained rapid international popularity as a test of logic and spatial reasoning.
The Lansay edition of Othello represents the classic manufacturing approach for mass-market board games, featuring a tactile grid and two-sided black-and-white discs. While the game's fundamental design relies on the objective of surrounding an opponent's pieces, the Lansay packaging and board build were designed to make the classic strategy game accessible for household use. It remains widely recognized for its minimalist visual identity and the distinct sound of flipping pieces across the board.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real games collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Othello
Othello is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2 players • Lansay. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Othello?
Othello is a board game for 2 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Othello for?
Othello is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Othello?
Othello is published by Lansay and Mattel.
How many collectors track Othello on collecto.rs?
Othello doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Othello?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your game, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other board games collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Othello catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Othello is sourced from Wikidata. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs games tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your games is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every game you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
