Military and chess

Two players, two strategies, attack, defense - sounds like chess. But it is not. Rather insiders is the Stratego "from the house JUMBO known. But it is much more suitable than chess for amateur soldiers. But this war craft can be learned. Without costly arms race.

That's not even necessary. Because both players are equipped with the same figures. Sergeant to General and more. Similar to chess, it is important to achieve a strategic goal: to conquer the enemy flag or destroy all enemy troops.

As simple as it sounds, it is. After a short preparation time and study the rules we go. While all fields can be entered in the conventional chess, prevent thrive here at the Stratego mountains and lakes.

Overall, a game takes about 45 minutes - even without chess. Very nice detail: The game manual is written in several languages, so that certainly can compete different nations against each other.

Who chess strategic depth or the military strike is missing, which is very well served with Stratego.