
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,145
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Stratego: Star Wars
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2002

2009
Rules assistance for Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment.
Stratego with Star Wars Clone Wars characters, variants include, quotes from box are; There are two ways to play Stratego - The Clone Wars: play the game as you would classic Stratego; or use the Force in the Clone Wars version where a number of playing peices have special powers, adding an extra dimension and extra tension to the game! The Clone Wars have had catastrophic consequences for the entire galaxy, Can Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker call a halt to the Dark Side's vile plans?
Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Stratego: Star Wars – The Clone Wars as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.