Do you want a Happy End?
This is the latest version of the ZDNet award winner and 'BEST' Nonags
winner program Happy End.
It allows you to play thousands of Reversi (Othello) problems, extracted
from real world-class matches.
It gives you statistics about your errors, the option to analyze the
you endgames, and the option to play tournaments that are scored over
the Internet.
This is the best tool for those who want to become Reversi champions
as well as those who just like to relax with a complex puzzle from
a superb mind game.
History
Happy End was created by Beppi Menozzi a couple of years ago; it quickly
became very popular among Othello players.
Happy End III includes the Zebra endgame engine by
Gunnar Andersson,
making it many times faster than the previous version.
This makes it possible for you to try more complex positions than before.
Download
The difference between the two configurations is that the minimal
installation only contains the most recent Thor databases, fewer
graphics sets, and fewer support files.
If the minimal installation doesn't work, try the full installation.
Skill test
Happy End III contains a skill test where you can compare your
endgame solving skills to those of other players.
The objective is to drop as few discs as possible in a randomly
chosen set of 50 positions; the current ranking is found
here.
Screenshot
Last modified November 22, 2004 by
Gunnar Andersson
gunnar@radagast.se