Stuck on a Shakespearean board game? Get the answer here!

As a detective trying to solve the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Board game named for a Shakespeare character’, my first instinct would be to think of which Shakespeare characters are commonly featured in board games. Characters like Romeo and Juliet or King Lear might come to mind, but none of the board games I know of are named after those characters. That’s when I realize that this particular clue must be a bit more challenging, and might require a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s catalog.

I know that Shakespeare is known for his tragedies and comedies, so I start thinking about which characters from his tragic works might lend themselves to a board game. My mind wanders to Hamlet, Macbeth, or Othello. Then, suddenly it hits me. Othello! Of course, the game named after the play would be Othello.

Upon further reflection, it makes perfect sense why this board game is named after the character. The play Othello is about jealousy and manipulation, and the board game Othello is all about strategically flipping your opponent’s pieces to win. The play, Othello, is known for its engaging and complex characters, and the board game requires you to think about complex moves and anticipate your opponent’s next move.

In conclusion, my thought process went from thinking about which Shakespearean characters are commonly featured in board games to recalling specific plays and their themes. That’s when I realized that the game named after a Shakespeare character is most likely Othello.