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Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party
Othello
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Kawada, Co. Ltd |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Othello is a board, card or party game released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Kawada, Co. Ltd and published by Acclaim.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Othello supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Othello 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 cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Always Win | 003D:35 |
|---|---|
| White Pieces On Board | 003B:00 |
| Black Pieces On Board | 003D:00 |
| Always Choose Black Mode | 0024:06 |
Othello walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Othello FAQ
When did Othello come out on the NES?
Othello was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Othello?
It was developed by Kawada, Co. Ltd and published by Acclaim.
Is Othello multiplayer?
Yes. Othello supports up to 2 players.
How long does Othello take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Othello 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.
Read more about Othello on Wikipedia. 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.