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Escape from Colditz: 75th Anniversary Edition - Rules of Play says:
Otherwise the Security Officer wins. Seventy-five years ago, Major Reid braved barbed wire, searchlights, and armed guards to Escape from Colditz. Play as allied prisoners of war, gathering equipment and planning your escape. Published by Parker Brothers in 1973 Escape from Colditz has 96 cards that are sized 63. Designed by Major Pat Reid, one of only a handful of prisoners-of-war to escape Colditz Castle, and screenwriter Brian Degas, Escape From Colditz is the iconic game of careful planning and nerves of steel. Escape from Colditz been given a complete visual overhaul from renowned World War II artist Peter Dennis. This deluxe edition of the classic game for 2 to 6 players includes both original and updated rules, new hand-painted artwork, an oversized board, 56 wooden playing pieces, 100 fully illustrated cards, a 32-page history book, and unique replicas of artefacts from the prison.
Escape from Colditz: 75th Anniversary Edition Essentials:
- Age: 12 +
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- of players: 2 - 6
- Players 2 – 5
- Components: over-sized game board, 56 playing pieces, 96 playing cards, rules booklet, history booklet, replica p.
- Ages 12+
Reviews
Matt B
Forget monopoly & the like. Finally the new rules have cleared up a few issues from the original.
) Upon my return I opened the box & to my delight this Osprey anniversary edition was the bees knees. Being the saddo that I am I Called a local retailer to check stock. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!
I still have my 1973 Parker original edition which I have played from time to time over the years. !