Othello World Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Board, Card & Party

Othello World

SystemGame Boy
Released1994
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperDice
PublisherTsukuda Original
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Othello World is a board, card or party game released in 1994 for the Game Boy, developed by Dice and published by Tsukuda Original.

It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Mega Man V and Space Invaders.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Othello World is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Othello World gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Othello World FAQ

When did Othello World come out on the Game Boy?

Othello World was released for the Game Boy in 1994.

Who made Othello World?

It was developed by Dice and published by Tsukuda Original.

How long does Othello World take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Othello World typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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