"Othello - A minute to learn, a lifetime to master!" - The game of Othello is derived from an ancient game called Reversi, which started on the same 8x8 board as Othello, but with none of the center squares occupied. The rules of Reversi stated that the first four moves had to take place in the four center squares, thereby giving rise to one of two starting formations, a parallel formation and a checkered center formation. Minimum Requirements: EGA or VGA.