Stratego - Play Free Online
Stratego is the classic board game of hidden ranks: 40 pieces each, bombs that can't move, a spy that beats the marshal, and a flag to protect. Play free in your browser below.
Playable below - freeStrategy board gamevs AI / friend
The rules in one minute
- 40 pieces per side, each with a hidden rank - the enemy can't see what a piece is until it's revealed in combat or scouting.
- Higher rank wins combat; ties remove both. Ranks run 1 (Marshal, strongest) to 10-ish by edition, with the Scout moving far and the Miner defusing bombs.
- Bombs and the Flag can't move. Lose the flag and you lose the game.
- The Spy is special: it loses to everything except the Marshal, which it assassinates if it strikes first.
Setup advice
- Hide the flag behind bombs - usually a back corner, but vary it between games.
- Don't clump your bombs: a miner who finds one finds the whole wall.
- Put your Marshal mid-board with a spy or miners nearby for support.
- Keep scouts mobile: reveal enemy pieces cheaply before committing your big ranks.
FAQ
Can I play against the computer?
Yes - the build above supports AI games plus pass-and-play/online options.
Is this the official Stratego?
It's a faithful fan implementation of the classic rules - free to play in-browser.
How long is a game?
Against AI, 10-25 minutes depending on how aggressively both sides attack.