Jumbo Stratego “Pirates” Game

Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months
Stratego Pirates is an exciting game for two brave pirate captains! All hands on deck; there’s a pirate ship on the horizon! Captain Rodrick Redbeard is fearlessly leading his ship into battle, as they lay side-by-side, pirates swing in to board the enemy ship and cannons roar – can you lead your pirates to victory? The aim of the game is to conquer the flag by boarding your enemy’s ship. By cunningly flipping the action cards, you can influence whether you get to board, fire the cannon, fight or feed one of your opponents to the sharks. Will you be the first to capture your opponent’s flag? If so, you win the game! Each side has ten playing pieces which must be set up – in secret – ahead of the game. The set up can determine whether you win or lose so you need to think about where you are going to place the various levels, and if you don’t win you can learn by your mistakes and become less vulnerable. As your skills develop, so does your chance of winning. A booklet, with full instructions on how to play and enjoy Stratego, is included with the set. You can play just the basic game of Stratego, if you wish, but once you have mastered it, this edition also offers six variations on play – adding to the challenge, and the enjoyment of the game. For those new to Stratego – the game was developed by Jacques Mogendorff at the beginning of the Second World War. Jumbo has been making Stratego since 1958 and has sold over 20 million copies all over the world. The aim of the game is simple – capture your opponent’s flag. You have varying levels of military expertise to call on – headed by the Marshal who leads his troops, aided by a spy whose one mission is to destroy the opposing Marshal! Six bombs are available – but both sides have Miners who can defuse a bomb if they find it. The game is for 2 players, aged 5+, but can also be enjoyed by adults. This is a game with appeal across the generations.
Not appropriate for children under the age of 3 due to small parts. Choking hazard.