Classic

Stratego 1946

Designed by Jacques Johan Mogendorff

Players2
Age8+
Playtime~45 min
Complexity1.9 / 5
BGG rank#3110

What it is

A light abstract strategy, bluffing, deduction game for 2 players (~45 min), built around grid movement, memory, secret unit deployment.

Why it matters

A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3110 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.

How to play Stratego

Stratego is a light game (rated 1.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy, Bluffing and Deduction game where the core of play revolves around Grid Movement, Memory and Secret Unit Deployment. A light abstract strategy, bluffing, deduction game for 2 players (~45 min), built around grid movement, memory, secret unit deployment. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3110 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.

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