Escape from Colditz

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Ages: 12+Number of players: 3-8Playing time: 90-120 minutesComponents: over-sized game board; 56 playing pieces; 96 playing cards; rules booklet; history booklet; replica P.O.W. ai d box; 2 dice; some hidden surprisesThis is the enemy—Colditz Castle.Tall; grey; forbidding; it rises out of the cliff face; an impregnable fortress.During World War I; Colditz was a prisoner-of-war camp from which no one escaped.This is World War II.Now you must attempt to Escape from Colditz.Play as allied prisoners of war; gathering equipment and planning your escape.Play as German prison guards; with absolute authority but limited numbers.To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Major Pat Reid's escape from Colditz Castle during World War II; this is the definitive edition of an iconic game. Escape from Colditz been given a complete visual overhaul from renowned World War II artist Peter Dennis. Designed by Major Reid himself; the rules have been updated in consultation with co-designer Brian Degas. Show more