Chess-like rules to jazz up the classic Stratego game

Universal Book of Knowledge (ubok)
Speed and fun up your game of Stratego with these chess like rules

This easy to remember set of Stratego rules created by a group of enthusiasts, adds spatial and deceptive elements to the game. Unexpected plot twists are thrown in by allowing two piece switches per game.


Stratego - "The Ranch" Rules
Piece Move
2, 3, 7, 8 & Spy 1 space, no diagonal
Spy = 8 Spy can take out 2, 9 & 10
4 & 5 4 or 5 spaces respectively, no diagonal, can NOT strike in same move
6 Diagonal only, any number of spaces and can strike in same move
7 Can go in water, moves one space, no diagonal
8, 9 & 10 No diagonal, can move 8, 9 and 10 spaces respectively and can strike in same move
8 8s are miners, can defuse bomb without being killed
Bomb Takes out all who hit it except 8's once the bomb explodes it is removed from the board
All except bombs and flag 2 piece switches are allowed per game. After announcing a piece switch you may use your turn to swap one piece for another
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