Stratego - Review and How to Play

[@XGeekabillyX]

That’s my Grandfather on the box cover. He was a male model in the 70’s/80’s.

[@GamersCloset]

I think that's great. I grew up with this edition and the image of the old general is what I think of when anyone brings up Stratego. What is your Grandfathers name? Want to make sure the General gets addressed properly in the future. Thanks for watching! Cheers.

[@XGeekabillyX]

Gamers Closet When I was a kid nobody believed me until they met him at my family’s house. His name is Edward Leitner, he also was in many Macy’s catalogs and was in the first issue of Muppet Magazine.

[@XGeekabillyX]

muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Jon_Richards_and_Ed_Leitner

[@gynandroidhead]

That is SO cool. My wife is a tremendous fan of the Muppets and recognized him from that.

[@Gunther-pr8jd]

I recently found this version of the game at Goodwill for $2.25. Played it for the first time the other evening at Starbucks. Very fun and challenging.

[@cooldude6288]

I have that exact one it is one of my favorite board games

[@GamersCloset]

This is the copy I grew up playing with my Dad. Love this game. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@jeffwise8194]

Played Stratego as a kid 50 odd years ago and still do today. The luck factor next to nill. There are no chance elements, like dice rolls and cards that dominate other games. As simple as the game is to learn, it is also a game that captures the fog of war concept. It is a fake out game (put all your bombs on one side of the board and your flag on the opposite side.) Keep a weather eye out for pieces that don't move! They could be bombs and the flag, but this can also be a fake out! Memory is your best ally in Stratego.

[@GamersCloset]

I could not agree more. Memory is a key to this game. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@dickheder4940]

@@GamersCloset have u played game of the generals

[@brandonb1681]

Thank you for this vid. I have fond memories of this game. Bought one for Christmas for my son and me.

[@GamersCloset]

I played this game alot with my Father as a kid. I'm glad I could pass on that joy to you and your son. Cheers!

[@msz6510]

I'm from Poland and my kids got it from our USA friends when they visited us. Game is just awesome ! It is our favourite game now . Time for game is not to long and playing gives a ngood emotions - you train memory and plain moves foreward moves of opponent. Atmosphere is a way better than when playing in Monopolly- it always ends with family chaos....

[@NolanSchuster4]

I have this version of Stratego. What’s interesting is that the red Spy piece has an error on it. One of the blocks in the “castle wall” top of the piece wasn’t punched out correctly. So it’s really easy when you always pick blue and the opponents spy is revealed from the start.

[@GamersCloset]

Interesting. I will have to take a look at that. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@humanbeing2420]

Maybe you can take a pen knife and cut out that block.

[@trusstingod]

Played stratego every weekend with my best friend from 8 to 12 years old. I play it with my kids now

[@deacondavis5098]

I grew up on Stratego!

[@BriansManCave]

Thanks for this! I am currently programming a version of this game on the Intellivision, needed to brush up on the rules :-)

[@GamersCloset]

Your welcome. Glad I could be of help. Thank you for watching. I checked out your channel and might have some a few ideas for a group video if your interested. Cheers!

[@PalvoChekov]

Found the version you have, 1977 at a thrift store and only missing one miner piece. I also played an early 2000's version with new artwork and new art on the board. Thanks for some great memories!

[@GamersCloset]

Glad I could help you relive some nice memories. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@sha11235]

You were actually reading the board rules when you were explaining how to play. I recognized what you said.

[@GamersCloset]

Yes Sir. Some of those older rules are printed in really small print or the rule sheets get lost over the decades. I read them so you dont have to. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@greengun8340]

Thanks for catching me up!

[@GamersCloset]

Your welcome. Glad to be of help. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@playmonsterfun]

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[@mannygforever]

This is STILL my favorite board game of all time!

[@GamersCloset]

I have fond memories playing this with my Dad as a child. Always has a special place in my heart. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@MrERLoner]

Bought this edition once at ayard sale as a kid. Lots of fun memories playing it

[@GamersCloset]

This is the edition I used to play with my dad as a child. I agree, it is full of fun memories. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@genesis1765]

This is the grandfather of Total War God Bless Stratego.

[@GamersCloset]

I love this game. Thank you for watching.

[@retrogradeful]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@genesis1765]

@@retrogradeful i found iy exciting when i moved from board to total war PC.

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

In the 80s I absolutely loved to see board games commercials in the Fall and especially around the holidays 😢

[@GamersCloset]

Board game commercials were a great thing in the 80's. I also loved looking through the SEARS catalog at a kid. Was a fun time to grow up in. Thank you for watching and bringing back some nice memories. Cheers!

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

@@GamersCloset 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@L.O.S.T.YOUnited]

🚩🤗 🔝 🆒 Classic Game 💯 💁‍♂️ 😉 🚩

[@GamersCloset]

Stratego will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up with this game and have fond memories playing it with my dad. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@L.O.S.T.YOUnited]

@@GamersCloset🚩🤗 😀✌️🚩

[@hanktherapper]

My favorite game as a kid. Recently Purchased so I can play with my nephew.

[@GamersCloset]

I grew up with this game. Glad to hear you are sharing the joy with the next generation. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@charliwaldroup1552]

A genreal with stratego would DOMINATE

[@GamersCloset]

That is very possible. I have played Stratego for a long time, and I feel anyone with a good grasp on military tactics would do very well playing this game. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@gynandroidhead]

Really nice overview.

[@GamersCloset]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@gynandroidhead]

@@GamersCloset It's clear and concise. The background information was stellar, especially since I am a historian. I am also a mathematician specializing in games of chance and decision-making. It's an awesome game.

[@willh1655]

my rules state that the scout can move and attack in one turn

[@GamersCloset]

What Edition do you have? I have rechecked my 1977 Milton Bradley Edition and my 2007 Milton Bradley Vintage Edition and both show you can only move or attack, but not both. I'm not saying your wrong, but there may have been a rules change I am not aware of and would like to know.

[@willh1655]

@@GamersCloset I dont have it with me right now. I just bought it a week ago from walmart for 5 dollars. under special piece section it says the scout can move and attack on same turn. every computer version i have played also lets the scout move and attack. it would be useless if it could not..

[@willh1655]

@@GamersCloset here is a copy paste from my google lookup Special Scout Privilege: A Scout can move any number of open squares forward, backward, or sideways. But remember, this movement will let your opponent know the value of that piece. You may wish to move your Scouts one space at a time to confuse your opponent. Scouts are the only pieces allowed to move and attack on the same turn. See Rules For Attack, below.

[@GamersCloset]

@Dark Will 1977 Milton Bradley Rules for movement (Directly from the box) 8. ...The Scout is valuable for probing the opponent's positions. The Scout MAY NOT MOVE & STRIKE in the same turn. Taken from the Stratego Wikipedia: The Scout may move any number of spaces in a straight line (such as the rook in chess). In the older versions of Stratego the Scout could not move and strike in the same turn; in newer versions this was allowed. So i'm not sure when this rule was changed, but thank you for bringing this to my attention as I was unaware of it. Cheers!

[@44LCH]

They changed this game and totally ruined it. I bought an older version off eBay. They reversed the rules (number 1 is the scout now) I could not play this new version. Such a terrible idea to remix this classic

[@miwarrior060709]

We play the game that the higher number gets taken off the board when two numbers are at war. Because the lower numbers are higher ranked in military. I think this is in the instructions. A 4 takes out an 8 etc. with the other exception

[@GamersCloset]

The US version from Milton Bradley of the game has lower numbers beat higher numbers. The European version has higher numbers beat lower numbers. After Milton Bradley was bought by Hasbro, the licence for Stratego has moved. Currently being produced by Playmonster Games which has released it with the Eurpoean number system. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@dwho432]

​@@GamersClosetI hear you, but it's so bad they changed the numbers around. Because when you go to play it 40 years later 😂it's difficult to change ypur brain😂

[@GamersCloset]

@@dwho432 I agree with the hurting brain on modern editions. Thanks for watching.

[@44LCH]

You said the game doesn’t change from edition to edition, only the theme but they absolutely changed the rules. The marshal is number 9 and the scout is number 1 now. I did buy a newer version years ago and that was how it came. I couldn’t play it because the original rules were embedded into my mind. That was such a terrible idea, I don’t know why they did that. I love this game and now play it with my 7 year old.

[@44LCH]

Pardon, the marshal is now number 10. But regardless they totally ruined the game

[@GamersCloset]

The newer non Milton Bradly editions follow the European rules set. The Milton Bradley editions don't change between versions, and the European editions don't change between versions. Hope this clairification helps. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@44LCH]

@@GamersCloset I didn’t realize there were 2 versions. Thank you

[@boardgameman6298]

It's funny that I have never played Stratego. I did play the Star Wars Stratego version once and we had a stalemate.

[@GamersCloset]

It's a fun game. Was my gateway game into playing board games. Played countless hours with my dad and have some very fond memories. There are some really nice versions out there with multiple theme variations. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@toddc.2029]

The scout can move and strike in the same move

[@GamersCloset]

@@toddc.2029 well according to my 1969 copy you may move on your turn or strike on your turn. Not both. This includes the scouts. Later editions have changed this rule, but the original game didn't allow it.

[@loviejones2993]

Why will u is an understanding. And luck better be small. And a look at a cloverleaf book. Like a suprised. Tapestry.

[@daviddrake5272]

I cant find this game anywhere

[@GamersCloset]

This game is still in print today and can be found at most retail stores that have board games. You might also try E-bay or Amazon as this game has many different versions for sale on those platforms. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@whoknows8500]

Epic game, no luck factor is very cool I can’t stand games where luck is prominent

[@GamersCloset]

I have always enjoyed this game. I spent many hours as a kid playing it with my Dad. A solid game of pure tactics and logic. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@ndogg20]

The only strategy in Stratego is to wait for your opponent to get bored and make a daring move, resulting in their loss. Its more like a staring contest then a game.

[@GamersCloset]

Psychological Warfare is a valid tactic. Spent many hours playing my Dad, and when you know your opponent the games can get really interesting. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@dwho432]

Not true. If you know how to play, it's a lot of fun