# Escape from Colditz

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1973
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #2498
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 180 min
- **Weight**: 2.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Bob Brechin, Brian Degas, Major P.R. Reid M.B.E., M.C.
- **Artists**: Antonio Catalán, Peter Dennis
- **Publishers**: Clipper, Devir, Factor Games, Gibsons, Nike and Cooper Española, S.A., Osprey Games, Parker Brothers, Smeets & Schippers
- **Categories**: Adventure, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Elapsed Real Time Ending, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Open Drafting, Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection, Simulation

## Verdict
If you enjoy World War II-themed games with an 'one vs. many' dynamic, Escape from Colditz might be your jam! The tension of planning an escape while one player hunts you down is the main draw.Tense escape simulationEngaging asymmetric conflictStrong historical themeStrategic bluffing elementDice-driven luck factorCan be lengthySlightly dated rulesetFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a tense and strategic experience in Escape from Colditz! In this semi-cooperative game, one player takes on the role of the German Security Officer, tasked with keeping the prisoners in check. The other players are the Escape Officers from various nationalities, each with the mission to gather essential equipment – like ropes and wire cutters – and plan their comrades' escape. The objective is clear: escape the feared Colditz prison before time runs out or the Security Officer captures and confiscates the escapees' plans and equipment. The game simulates the atmosphere of surveillance and the race against the clock, where every move is crucial. Tension builds as the prisoners try to organize and the guards intensify their watch, complete with trips to solitary confinement and item confiscation. The inspiration for the game comes from a true story: it was co-designed by Major P.R. Reid, a British soldier who actually escaped from Colditz during World War II. The latest version, overseen by original designer Brian Degas, features updated graphics and refined rules, preserving the essence of the original challenge. It's a game that demands planning, bluffing, and a bit of luck for the prisoners, while the security officer needs to be cunning and reactive. Can you outsmart the guards and achieve freedom?

## FAQ
### How many people can play Escape from Colditz?
The game is for 2 to 6 players, with one player acting as the Security Officer and the others as Escape Officers.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game of Escape from Colditz can be quite long, lasting around 180 minutes (3 hours).

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The game's complexity is considered light/medium (2.21/5 on BGG), with not many complex rules, but the strategy can be deep.

### Do I need to know English to play?
The original version and some editions might have text, but it's generally considered to have low language dependency and is easily memorizable.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The Escape Officers must collect equipment and organize the escape of a predetermined number of prisoners before time runs out. The Security Officer wins if they prevent this.

### Is it cooperative or competitive?
It's semi-cooperative. The Escape Officers cooperate amongst themselves against the Security Officer, but the Escape Officer who orchestrates the most successful escape might have an individual edge.

### What components are included in the game?
It typically includes a game board, prisoner and guard miniatures, equipment cards, dice, and various markers to simulate the prison and escape attempts.

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