Stratego (Jewel Case)

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Customer Reviews:

Stratego and Windows XP problems [Posted on 2002-12-01]
I loved this game in Windows 98 but now that I have XP it doesn't work. I have looked everywhere and have found nothing to fix this. I even ran the program compatibility on XP and it didn't help. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Disappointed-the board game is better [Posted on 2003-06-13]
This computer version claims to be just like the board game. It is not. I dont mind the non-board game add-ons and campaign scenarios, but the ORIGINAL game should be preserved somewhere as an option. The nomenclature is all wrong! The Marshal's rank is 1, not 10. The General's rank is 2, not 9, ad infinitum. The Scout SHOULD NOT be allowed to move and strike in the same turn. The winning piece SHOULD occupy the space vacated by the loosing piece after battle, regardless if it was the attacker or defender. These are the RULES! Over the years people make up optional rules to popular games. I'm sure you've played Monopoly at one time or another and agreed to place tax money in the middle of the board, and whomever lands on FREE PARKING wins the money. Again, thats O.K. if you want to, but it doesn't fly in tournament play. The toy soldier appearance of the pieces is hard to get used to as well. I know the object is always to advance the graphics as much as possible to make it more interesting, but the angle of view and similarities between pieces makes it difficult to tell the difference. Finally the game AI could possess increasing levels of difficulty. I've played this game for years and the computer is hardly a challange. For a purist like me this game leaves you wanting.

I am addicted! [Posted on 2003-06-27]
Anyone familiar with the old "Stratego" board game will be familiar with this one, as it's the exact same game. I enjoy playing the computer, although I almost always win. Still, it's a challenge, and a fun one, to track down the enemy's flag. I wish they had a difficuly setting, as I could really use a tougher opponent, but I still say it's a fun game and well-worth playing if you've got an hour to kill.

Alright [Posted on 2003-11-29]
I love the board game and this PC version is just...alright. Nothing spectacular or too great, and the graphics/sound are way outdated. Buy if you like the board game or for your kids. Slightly recommended.

A Great Way To Exercise Your Brain! [Posted on 2006-03-16]
This is a classic game of capture-the-flag. The computer offers almost no challenge if you surround your Flagboy with land mines. The computer seems to play on a novice level most of the time. Sometimes the computer will get lucky and send in a General or a Colonel to capture your flag. This game was easier for me to learn than chess because almost all of the pieces have the same movements. The Scouts are the only pieces that can move more than one space on the board. This game should improve your memory because you can't identify your opponent's pieces until he attacks one of your pieces. Then, you have to remember which of his pieces he attacked you with. The two most powerful pieces on the board are the Marshal and the General. The Spy is the only piece that can capture the Marshal. The real challenge of this game is locating your opponent's flag without getting blown apart by a land mine or captured by a more powerful piece. A typical game will last about an hour. The animated attacks are fun to watch, and the computer provides enough of a challenge to keep most games interesting. Unfortunately, Stratego does not work with Windows XP. I think the biggest problem with this game is that it includes the use of land mines. The computer does a terrible job of avoiding your land mines. You will probably win every game you play against the computer, but the educational experience is better than what you get from most games. This is a great game for anyone who is thirteen or older. I'm in my thirties, and I still enjoy playing this game.

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