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Escape from Colditz Castle
1972
Rules assistance for Escape from Colditz Castle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Escape from Colditz Castle
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Escape from Colditz Castle is a board game released in 1972 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Adrian Wild and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Point to Point Movement, and Memory.
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About the game
This is a different game than Escape from Colditz which was published by various manufacturers. Players must collect equipment and then make their way across an abstract representation of the 'Castle', trying to avoid occupied patrol zones along the way. Each player starts the game with four 'prisoners'. The first one who gets the three of them to safety wins the game.
Designers
Publishers
- Invicta Games
- Vic-Toy
Questions and answers
Escape from Colditz Castle supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Escape from Colditz Castle is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Escape from Colditz Castle for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Escape from Colditz Castle has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Escape from Colditz Castle belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Deduction, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Point to Point Movement, and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Escape from Colditz Castle are: Adrian Wild. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Escape from Colditz Castle as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.