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Stratego

Outsmart your opponent by capturing their Flag in this classic strategic wargame.

1946
Area control Asymmetric Hardcore Strategy Hobbyist Strategic Tactical

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Battling for board space
  • Each player gets a different toolkit

Stratego is a 1946 board game for 2 players, ages 8 and up. A typical game runs 10 to 90 minutes and plays at medium complexity. It was designed by Jacques Johan Mogendorff and published by Hasbro.

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Stratego is a two-player strategy board game where each player commands an army of 40 pieces, each representing different military ranks, on a 10×10 grid. The objective is to capture the opponent's Flag or render all their movable pieces immobile. Players must strategically deploy their pieces, considering the hidden nature of the opponent's setup, and engage in tactical movements and attacks to outmaneuver their adversary.

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Jacques Johan Mogendorff

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Stratego Junior Review: Quick Take with Tom Vasel 2:14
Podcast · The Dice Tower Stratego Junior Review: Quick Take with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at Strategy Junior See the full video at https://youtu.be/_d9sgWUgxB8 Check out Great Tables, Games, & Bags at: https://www.allplay.com Support the Dice…

Jun 30, 2026