If you could combine Chess and Risk into one game, Stratego would be it! Read on to learn more about the Stratego rules and why this game of bluffing and deduction is still a classic war game favorite!
Stratego is a war-themed game that gained its popularity in the early 1960’s and has sold over 20 million copies since then! It is a classic game that has players go head to head in order to capture the flag in their opponent’s territory.
You don’t have to be a fan of war games to enjoy playing Stratego. All you need is strategic thinking and a plan of action before you head into battle against your opponent!
This Stratego rules guide will cover the following:
- What is Stratego?
- What you’ll need to play Stratego
- Stratego rules
- How to win Stratego
- Stratego Video Tutorial
- Similar games to Stratego
Find out how to play Stratego by reading more below!
What is Stratego?
Stratego is a 1 vs 1 game of abstract strategy. Each player must place all of their army pieces in preparation for defense, as well as offense, to successfully move into their opponent’s territory to capture their flag.
Number of players: 2
Ages: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Length of play: 45min
Category: Board, abstract strategy, deduction, memory
Similar to: Chess, Risk, Battleship
Main Objective: Your goal is to capture your opponent’s flag before they catch yours!
Why We Love It: It’s a classic game that has been around for a long time and each game session is played differently!
What You’ll Need to Play Stratego
Everything you need to play Stratego can be found in the box:
The following components are found inside each game:
- 1 Game board
- 1 Fortress screen
- 1 Instruction booklet
- 40 Blue army pieces
- 40 Red army pieces
