Smart Othello
Classic strategy board game
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Mon Nov 20 2023
Bug fixes.
Smart Othello is designed for players who take the game of Reversi seriously. It features an AI engine capable of challenging even the strongest players, while still offering lower difficulty settings for beginners. The app emphasizes learning and improvement, providing a move-by-move analysis and a searchable database of professional games. With its clean, minimalist design and responsive touch controls, Smart Othello provides a premium experience for anyone looking to master this classic 'minute to learn, a lifetime to master' board game.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Smart Othello is easily one of the best implementations of Reversi I've ever played. The AI is incredibly strong—it will absolutely punish you for taking a corner too early or failing to account for mobility. It feels like playing against a pro, which is exactly what you want if you're trying to get better at the game.
The analysis tools are the real standout here. Being able to go back through a finished game and see exactly where the 'win probability' shifted is an amazing learning tool. It turns a simple casual game into a deep tactical study. The graphics are minimalist and elegant, focusing entirely on the board and the stones.
Features
World-class AI with adjustable difficulty
Full game analysis and move suggestions
Database of over 100,000 professional games
Clean, high-resolution minimalist graphics
Undo/Redo functionality for tactical experimentation
Tips & Walkthrough
In Othello, corners are the only stable pieces that can never be flipped back. Focus on controlling the 'C-squares' and 'X-squares' (the spots right next to the corners) to force your opponent into giving you the corner advantage.
Gameplays
Rather than trying to flip as many stones as possible early on, focus on 'mobility.' Try to make moves that limit your opponent's options while keeping your own options open. This often involves keeping your stone count low until the late game.
Screenshot
Q&A
No, the AI uses a sophisticated search algorithm to calculate the best possible move based solely on the current board state.
Ratings & Reviews
Wonderfully challenging!
Tue Jun 23 2020 AZ2NC1I never knew how much I had to learn about Othello! I’ve been playing against AI and am consistently challenged, even on the student level. Everything works as it should, making for a smooth and pleasant experience. And all for a reasonable price. I really appreciate the developer making it available with no ads/no subscription. It’s well worth the price, thanks!
Good AI
Fri Dec 21 2018 rebdataA lot of other Othello / Reversi apps make spectacularly dumb moves that rob one of the pleasure of beating them, like making bad plays near the corners that they aren’t forced into. This one doesn’t, even at the easier levels. As a result it’s a lot more fun!
Great game, but consumes battery
Fri Oct 11 2024 USN SeabeeI like this game after buying the Pro upgrade, but I’ve never seen a game chew up battery power like this one. Wow! I can play other games for hours and my iPad will use 15%, but Smart Othello will consume 60% in an hour.
App freezes when Game Center is enabled
Sun Feb 28 2021 jgold6This is a great othello game , but lately the app freezes on launch if Game Center is enabled. Uninstalling the app and reinstalling may make it work for a game or two, but then it starts freezing again. Signing out of Game Center in the iOS settings resolves the issue, but I like to use Game Center. Please fix. Once you do, this app will get 5 stars. (Tried to email support from the app, but that does not work either)
Quality App
Sat Apr 15 2023 es3jBoth this app and the SmartGo app are great. They are thoughtfully designed both for use and for helping players improve their game. Highly recommended.
Nice snappy computer play
Sat Dec 07 2024 fourtharkWould pay for online play with an app that doesn’t crash, unfortunately the online match does not seem to work on this one.
Correct my review titled “Junk”
Fri Nov 30 2018 EichtalAs a novice I was unable to get the game going. Nevertheless, with some coaching we now really enjoy the game. It’s well worth the $2.99 price. I give this game five stars.
Guide is an overstatement
Mon Jul 27 2020 dna level cDon’t get this thinking you’ll get much help from a guide or tutoring. The skill levels quickly jump up too high at teacher level and you won’t be able to win 1 game in 10. Either way too easy or way to hard.
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