Escape from Colditz

Escape from Colditz is a board game produced by Gibsons Games of London in 1973 that simulates attempted escapes by Allied prisoners-of-war (POWs) from Oflag IV-C (better known as Colditz Castle) during World War II. Designed in part by a former POW who escaped from Colditz, the game was released during the first run of the popular television series Colditz, and the game likewise proved popular. Licensed editions were published by Parker Brothers and a number of other companies. The game proved especially popular in Spain, and resulted in a Spanish-language sequel.

This article is about the board game. For the book, see Pat Reid § Publications.
Escape from Colditz
Gibsons Games 1st edition box cover, 1973
GenresStrategy
Players2–6
Setup time10 minutes
Playing time90 mins to three hours
ChanceDice rolls
SkillsStrategic Planning
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