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Escape from Colditz (1973)

2–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About Escape from Colditz

Can the prisoners evade the Germans and escape the notorious prison camp?

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AdventureWorld War II

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Elapsed Real Time Ending, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection · Designer: Bob Brechin, Brian Degas, Major P.R. Reid M.B.E.

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Escape from Colditz FAQ

How many players is Escape from Colditz?
Escape from Colditz plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Escape from Colditz take to play?
A game of Escape from Colditz takes 180 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Escape from Colditz any good?
Escape from Colditz rates 6.7/10 from 3,054 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / world war ii game built around card drafting, elapsed real time ending, grid movement.