Description
General Herzlich has just walked into the tent with an order: before the rooster crows in the morning, a small army must launch a surprise attack. The only catch is that the enemy is probably planning exactly the same. Stratego Quick battle is a fast version of the classic game Stratego with a smaller board and just ten pieces per player.
How to play Stratego Quick battle
Behind a screen, both players place their ten pieces on the back three rows of the board, facing themselves so the opponent can't see the ranks. On your turn, you move one piece one space forwards, backwards or sideways, or attack an adjacent piece. In an attack, both players reveal their rank: the higher one wins and the lower one leaves the board; if the ranks are equal, both pieces are removed.
The flag and the bombs never move. A piece that attacks a bomb is removed, except for the Miner, who defuses the bomb. The Spy loses to everyone, but beats the Marshal if the Spy attacks first. Scouts can move across several empty spaces in a straight line. You win if you capture your opponent's flag or if your opponent can no longer move any piece.
Why you'll love it
- With ten pieces the game is short, but your setup behind the screen still decides who wins.
- You never know which piece is a bomb and which is the flag, so every attack is a risk.
- A Scout can dash far and attack, but in doing so it reveals what it is.
- The Barrage variant, with eight pieces and a single bomb, plays completely differently from Duel.
Who is Stratego Quick battle for
The game is for two players aged 8 and up and takes about 20 minutes. The rules are simple, so it suits children who'd like to get to know Stratego, and anyone who doesn't have enough time for the classic version. There is no text on the pieces, only ranks and numbers. This is the edition with Slovenian rules.
What you might not like
There is no luck in the game: only your setup and your memory of the revealed pieces decide the outcome. The game may not suit those who prefer games with more chance or for more players.
What's in the box
- 10 red pieces
- 10 blue pieces
- game board
- screen
- rules
