🚩 Play Rank & Flag Online
Deploy in secret, strike by rank — find the flag before yours is found. Free multiplayer, 2 players, ~12 min matches — nothing to download — open the tab and you are matched in seconds.
How to play Rank & Flag
Deploy your army in secret, then attack by rank — capture the enemy flag or trap all their movable pieces.
Not knowing what rank sits behind an enemy piece turns every attack into a gamble, and unmasking a bluffing low piece feels like a small victory on its own.
- During setup, place all your pieces anywhere in your own zone
- During play, tap a piece then an adjacent square to move or attack
- The Scout can move any distance in a straight line instead of just one square
💡 Bombs destroy almost anything that attacks them — except a Scout, which safely defuses them. And the lowly Spy is the only piece that can take down the mighty Marshal, but only by attacking first.
💡 Keep your Marshal and Flag away from your front line early on, since a single reckless push can expose your most valuable pieces to capture.
Rules verified 2026-09-01
Frequently asked questions
How many players do I need for Rank & Flag?
Rank & Flag supports exactly 2 players. If a full table of real people isn't ready when you queue, PlayHub fills the empty seats with bots instantly so the match starts without waiting.
Do I need to download anything or sign up to play Rank & Flag?
No. Rank & Flag runs entirely in your browser tab — no app install, no account, no email required. Pick a name and you're matched within seconds.
Is Rank & Flag really free?
Free, always. Playing Rank & Flag does not require a purchase — PlayHub runs on ads instead of charging players.
Can I play Rank & Flag with a specific friend instead of strangers?
Create a private room from the Rank & Flag page to get a shareable room code, or enter a code a friend already sent you to jump straight into their table.