What happens to bombs in Stratego?

When a Miner strikes a Bomb, the Bomb is defused and removed from the gameboard. The Miner then moves into the Bomb’s space on the board. Bombs remain on the same square throughout the game unless they are defused. Bombs cannot attack or move.

Can a spy kill anything in Stratego?

Spies kill ANY piece when they attack first, but is killed by any other piece when attacked. A designated number (I remember it being either 5’s or 7’s) can move through water squares (each lake counts as one “square”) but can only remain “at sea” for 1 turn (or other designated time).

Do bombs get destroyed in Stratego?

Place your flag in a defensible location, generally near the rear of the map. S = Spies are able to take any pieces on the board, but are destroyed if attacked. B = Bombs are able to destroy any piece that attacks it except the miner, which is the only piece in the game that can remove a bomb.

What happens if you can’t move in Stratego?

If one player is unable to move any more of his or her pieces, the game results in a tie because neither player’s Flag was captured.

Is Stratego discontinued?

It plays similar to the original Stratego game, and also somewhat similar to chess. The game was discontinued by Avalon Hill in 2004.

Can you move backwards in Stratego?

A Scout can move forward, backward, or sideways any number of open spaces into an attack position.

What is the best strategy for Stratego?

Winning Stratego tactics

Choose different Setups.
Use bombs to protect your flag.
Mix different ranks.
Hide your Spy.
Save some miners for the endgame.
Trade off when you have the highest rank.
Spread your Marshal and General.
Check the arrangement.

Which version of Stratego is the best?

If buying for a younger crowd (7-12), then Conquest Stratego is the better choice. If you’re looking to add some educational value and still want to entertain the adults in the family, Stratego: Waterloo 200 Years will have a place on your game table for many years to come.

What is the difference between Stratego classic and original?

Stratego is the classic game of battlefield strategy that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. This new version in the popular Stratego line embraces the Napoleonic theme with dramatic artwork, and features two smaller armies than Stratego Original, so it’s a more manageable war for novice players.

How do you win every time in Stratego?

How many versions of Stratego are there?

two different versions
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How do you set up a game of Stratego?

Set up your side of the board by placing one piece in each space in the back four rows. You’ll need to carefully consider where to place your flags and bombs on your side of the board. Once both sides are set up, choose a starting player and begin. On your turn, you must move one of your pieces. Flags and bombs are immobile, and can never be moved.

How are flags and bombs moved in Stratego?

Once both sides are set up, choose a starting player and begin. On your turn, you must move one of your pieces. Flags and bombs are immobile, and can never be moved. Other pieces may move one space in any of the four directions (not diagonally), so long as they land in either an empty space or a space containing an opposing piece.

How many pieces does each player get in Stratego?

Stratego /strəˈtiːɡoʊ/ is a strategy board game for two players on a board of 10×10 squares. Each player controls 40 pieces representing individual officer ranks in an army.

What happens in a tie in the game Stratego?

In the case of a tie, when a piece attacks an opposing piece of the same value, both pieces are removed from the board. If a piece attacks a bomb, the attacking piece is immediately defeated, unless the attacker was a Miner (marked with an eight in the original edition). In that case, the bomb is defeated.