Stratego celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. Now, you're thinking, wait a minute. 75 years?
It's true. Stratego was developed in the Netherlands back in 1942, and licensed for foreign distribution in 1958. In 1961, Milton Bradley (now part of Hasbro) obtained a license to produce the game for American youth. Today, there is, of course, an electronic version of the game.
Because of its military theme, one would think, without knowing its origins, that Stratego was M-B's answer to Risk, a Parker Brothers game. Of course, Parker Brothers was also absorbed by Hasbro, but I don't think they'd be continuing both products.
Anyway, check out this classic ad.
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