# The General

> Strategic board game of troop positioning, deception, and flag capture against AI. (iPhone/iPad app by Sean O'Connor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-general/id310914488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-general/id310914488/reviews.md

## What is The General?

In this version of the classic board game you lead your troops into battle against the computer opponent in a race to capture your enemy's flag before he gets yours. Initially you can't see how the enemy has positioned his troops and he can't see yours which gives ample opportunity for bluffing and deception from both sides.

"4 out of 5. We recommend the program to board game lovers." - Download.com

"It's like chess spliced with Minesweeper and Guess Who. Bearing in mind how important subterfuge and bluffing are in the original game, the silicon opponents provided are remarkably sharp." - EuroGamer.com

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## Key features

- Lead troops into battle
- Capture enemy flag
- Computer opponent
- Bluffing and deception
- Unseen troop positioning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-general/id310914488/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Schöne Grafik, unlogische Züge des Gegners

*2023-12-16*

Das Spiel ist schön gestaltet. Aber leider ist der Algorithmus so programmiert, dass der Computergegner unlogische Züge macht und dabei seine wertvollsten Figuren verliert. Dadurch ist die sehr leicht, den Gegner zu besiegen.

### 5/5 — Fantastic game

*2023-08-17*

It is just like the classic board game. Challenging AI, customizable settings, and low price. I have sunk a lot of hours into this gem of an app. 5/5

### 5/5 — Takes me back to my childhood!

*2020-08-22*

Just like my favorite childhood (and young-adult) board game!

### 3/5 — Great game But extremely slow!!!

*2018-04-20*

I love this game but at times it is extremely slow. It takes computer 4-5 seconds to move. In a game that takes possibly hundreds of moves it's hard to concentrate when it moves slow and choppy. I finally figured out that the game is slow before the next iOS update. Once the phone is updated the game works perfectly for a few weeks then it starts to slow down and eventually you can’t play it and have to wait for the next iOS update. But otherwise an awesome game!

### 4/5 — Great game

*2017-05-08*

It is a blast to play. Love it. 
But,
Sometimes it slows down impossibly slow. 
Win loss total would be great.

### 4/5 — Darkhorse

*2017-03-09*

Great game needs to have a win and lost total added and maybe little more animation

### 5/5 — Excellent AI

*2017-01-24*

Great game with sophisticated AI. If you like Stratego and don't need multiplayer functionality, you'll love this. Don't believe the haters.

### 1/5 — What the heck happened?

*2015-11-21, version 2.0.3*

The new version is horrible. Very laggy and slow, takes forever to play a game. CPU moves are choppy and slow. Such disappointment. I played the old version thousands of times, but now I'm considering deleting the game.

### 5/5 — Excellent Strategy Game

*2015-11-17*

You are probably looking at this app because you want a game of strategy similar to Stratego. There exist dozens of variations of the same concept all over the world and over the Internet. The General by Sean O'Connor is one of the best I've ever encountered in the form of a computer game. I've noticed it is very polished and works without slowdown or glitches. This app has so many useful options that contribute to enjoyable play. 

You get 6 different AI engines from what it seems. Maybe it's just one engine but has 6 difficulties. You get a number of themes for the pieces. You also get a very good selection of predetermined arrangements     to play as. You can also horizontally reverse each. 

Overall I've found no issues with this app whatsoever. It should provide lots of enjoyment to any fan of turn based strategy games and board games.

### 4/5 — Good strategy Game

*2015-10-10*

A very good game. I used to play this board game when i was in my teens :) when i found it on iphone, i immediately downloaded. I must say that developer of this game must add some more AI, i can defeat easily now and add online play option :)

## Frequently asked questions about The General

### What is The General?

The General is a digital version of a classic board game where players lead their troops into battle. The objective is to capture your enemy's flag before they capture yours. The game emphasizes strategy, bluffing, and deception due to initially hidden troop placements.

### How do you play The General?

You position your troops on the board, aiming to capture the opponent's flag while protecting your own. Initially, neither player can see the other's troop placements, allowing for strategic deception. The game is played against a computer opponent.

### Is The General free to play?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### What makes The General unique?

The game's uniqueness stems from its blend of strategy and deception. The hidden troop positioning creates opportunities for bluffing, making it different from games with fully visible information. The AI is noted for being sharp and challenging.

### Who would enjoy The General?

This game is recommended for board game lovers and players who enjoy strategic thinking, tactical gameplay, and elements of bluffing and subterfuge. It's compared to a mix of chess, Minesweeper, and Guess Who.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2021-09-23

- fix for issues with iOS 15

### 2.1.0 — 2020-03-02

- update for latest iPhone screen sizes and iOSes

### 2.0.4 — 2017-01-02

- fix for display problems on iPhone Pluses and iPad Pros

### 2.0.3 — 2015-10-09

- fixed bug that affected screen touches on an iPhone 6s

### 2.0.2 — 2015-07-10

- fixed a bug that caused the app to be drawn incorrectly in landscape mode on older versions of iOS

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