Triple Othello             by Reggie Howard
        
        	Othello is a strategy board game for 2 players (in this
        case, one player and one computer.)  It is played on an 8 by 8
        board and play begins with 4 pieces placed in the center. 
        Players take turns placing their pieces until the board is full
        or no more moves can be made.
        	The players must place their pieces so that they "out
        flank" at least one of their opponent's pieces.  "Out flanking"
        means that you place your piece in such a way that you have your
        pieces on both sides (right and left, or, above and below) of
        your opponent's piece or pieces.  What ever piece(s) you
        "outflank" become your own.  And the game is won or lost
        depending on who has more pieces when the final move is made. 
        Many times the player who appears to be winning sees a majority
        of his pieces lost in the final moves.
        
        	The only difference between Othello and Triple Othello
        is that with Triple Othello you play three games at once.  This
        may seem like an unfair challenge but with persistence you
        should learn to beat the computer on at least 2 of the 3
        boards.   Your task is somewhat simplified too as the computer
        does all the piece changing and prevents any misplacement of the
        pieces.
        	When you start the program you are first asked if you
        want to be x's or o's.  Once you have made your choice the
        boards are drawn and you will see the flashing cursor.  To play,
        you move around the board with the arrow keys and when you are
        ready to place your piece type an "x" (or "o" if that is what
        piece you chose).  Play moves from board to board automatically
        as you and the computer make one move each.  One thing which may
        be confusing at first is that the computer moves first on the
        middle board while you move first on the right and left boards. 
        This means that the computer makes two moves in a row as play
        moves from board one to board two and you must make two moves in
        a row as play moves from board two to board three.
        	Remember the rules for placing your pieces.  If you try
        to place in an illegal position the computer refuses your
        entry.  As the board becomes fuller there will be times when one
        player is unable to move.  If you think this is the case for you
        then enter "0".  The computer will then make a check and if
        there is a move you can make it will beep and you will have to
        move.  If you need help while playing simply press F1.  
        	I hope you enjoy Triple Othello and good luck!