Othello World SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Board, Card & Party

Othello World

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperDice
PublisherTsukuda Original
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Othello World is a board, card or party game developed by Dice and published by Tsukuda Original.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Dice also made Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1 for the SNES.

Othello World 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
  • you've played the SNES 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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Othello World FAQ

When did Othello World come out on the SNES?

Othello World was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Othello World?

It was developed by Dice and published by Tsukuda Original.

Is Othello World multiplayer?

Yes. Othello World supports up to 2 players.

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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