Play Game of the Generals online
Hidden ranks, a fair arbiter, and an opponent in seconds. The classic Filipino strategy game, free to play.
Find an opponent in seconds
Pick a time control and get paired with a player near your rating. Neither side sees the other's ranks; the arbiter settles every challenge.
Practice against the computer
Learn the openings and test setups without a clock running. Start with Recruit; Sergeant and General are on the way.
Learn all 21 pieces
Each army has 21 pieces across 15 ranks. The rules page covers what beats what, how the Spy works, and the two ways to win.
Learn Game of the Generals
New to Salpakan, or coming back after years? Start with the basics, then sharpen your setups before you play Game of the Generals online.
- The complete guideWhat the game is, the 21 pieces, setup and how to win.
- Strategy and tipsFlag placement, spies, scouting and bluffing.
- History of the gameA Filipino classic since 1970.
- Pieces and ranksWhat each of the 21 pieces beats.
- Best setupsFour formations with board diagrams.
- Paano laruinGabay sa Tagalog para sa baguhan.