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Stratego

A game of military strategy and bluffing. Players deploy armies with hidden ranks, then maneuver to capture the opponent's flag while protecting their own.

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#24
2 players
30-60 minutes
Medium

What You'll Need

🎯 Stratego board (10x10)
🔴 80 pieces (40 per player)

About This Game

A game of military strategy and bluffing. Players deploy armies with hidden ranks, then maneuver to capture the opponent's flag while protecting their own.

How to Play

  1. Each player secretly arranges 40 pieces on their side
  2. Pieces have hidden ranks (Spy to Marshal, plus Flag and Bombs)
  3. Alternate moving one piece one square (not diagonal)
  4. Attack by moving into opponent's square
  5. Both reveal ranks; higher rank wins (loser removed)
  6. Special cases:
  • Spy defeats Marshal if spy attacks
  • Miners defeat Bombs
  • Same rank: both removed
  1. Flag and Bombs cannot move
  2. Scouts can move multiple squares in straight line
  3. Capture opponent's Flag to win

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Added about 1 month ago • Updated 22 days ago
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