{"product_id":"9781472818935","title":"Escape from Colditz : 75th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Pat Reid, Brian Degas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges: 12+\u003cbr\u003eNumber of players: 3-8\u003cbr\u003ePlaying time: 90-120 minutes\u003cbr\u003eComponents: over-sized game board, 56 playing pieces, 96 playing cards, rules booklet, history booklet, replica p.o.w. aid box, 2 dice, some hidden surprises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eColditz Castle – World War II\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn impregnable fortress. An inescapable prison. Until now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Major Pat Reid, one of only a handful of prisoners-of-war to escape Colditz Castle, and screenwriter Brian Degas, \u003ci\u003eEscape From Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e is the iconic game of careful planning and nerves of steel.\u003cbr\u003eBecome Allied escape officers--assemble your equipment, plot your escape routes, and coordinate your efforts to avoid the guards. Become the German security officer--maintain control through guile, ruthlessness, and careful observation despite limited numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 artifacts from the prison.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventy-five years ago, Major Reid braved barbed wire, searchlights, and armed guards to \u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e. Now it's your turn to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I think this might be one of the most gorgeous board games ever published. Bravo!\" - \u003ci\u003eMan vs Meeple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The details are fantastic as you’ll crawl through tunnels, clip the outer wire, maybe even steal the German Officer’s Staff car and drive out the front gate. The vectors of escape and little touches encountered will vary due to cards drawn and situations in play. It makes for an exciting story as you scale down a couple of walls and gun it full speed with guards in hot pursuit.\" - \u003ci\u003eGeek \u0026amp; Sundry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thrilling at an emotional level and instantly generates a reverence and respect that causes you to approach this game from a different angle; this isn’t \u003ci\u003eMonopoly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTicket to Ride\u003c\/i\u003e, or even \u003ci\u003eMemoir 44\u003c\/i\u003e. . . if you can get into the mind of the POWs and what they went through, then you will eat this one up. It’s beautifully portrayed and it offers genuine atmosphere steeped in a chilling experience.\" - Charlie Theel, \u003ci\u003eGeek \u0026amp; Sundry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Everything about the production is absolutely amazing. I think Osprey Games hit it out of the park with redoing this. The attention to detail is amazing. This is one I really think you should play for yourself and check out. You will be immersed.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Game Boy Geek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I recommend \u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e as an immensely satisfying and immersive experience.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Board Game Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This game is based on real life events and designed in partnership by one of a hand full of people to actually escape the prison Major Pat Reid! Unbelievable story and history all wrapped up in one tabletop experience. So start thinking and planning your every move to even try and escape Castle Colditz!\" - \u003ci\u003etheMCGuiRE review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If trying your own luck at the castle sounds like a fun time, then you’ll love the board game \u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -\u003ci\u003e Unbound Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We played a 5 player game and it took 3 hours to play. Everyone really enjoyed it . . . My other half commented after everyone had gone home that we were far more boisterous than usual and it sounded like we were having a whale of a time.\" - \u003ci\u003eLizard Lounge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I’m enamoured by what the product is. For me this is more than just a board game. This is a window into the life of Pat Reid, and the experiences he had during the latter stages of the war.\" - Alexander, \u003ci\u003eThe Players' Aid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Everything about \u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz \u003c\/i\u003ejust oozes quality, from the production values to the historical accuracy and from the nostalgia to the balanced game play.\" - \u003ci\u003eGaming Respawn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stellar production for creating a classic game!\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Dice Tower\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a brilliantly produced game.\"\u003ci\u003e - The Discriminating Gamer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Clearly, a lot of care and attention has been paid to respecting the original game and its real-life muse, while also making smart changes to help find a new audience today. All of the components are finished to an impressive level of standard, complemented by beautiful new artwork and the fascinating historical artifacts and details. It’s the type of set you could see continuing to be passed down through generations another 75 years from now.\" - \u003ci\u003eTabletop Gaming\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e is a great game with a unique and exciting theme that will appeal to a wide variety of gamers, from those into historical games, to those who enjoy strategy with a twist. Osprey did an amazing job on this reboot of a classic and it's one that you should have in your game collection.\" -\u003ci\u003e Military History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 75th Anniversary Edition of\u003ci\u003e Escape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful tweak of a classic board game. With its impressive historical foundation, beautiful presentation, and the blessing of the original designer, Osprey’s update easily earns a place in the hearts of historical gamers and World War II history buffs everywhere.\" - \u003ci\u003eGTM\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Five stars! \u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e is enjoyable and atmospheric. Few games can boast having a designer involved in its subject, which gives it a unique quality. Unlike other war games that attract mainly military historians, \u003ci\u003eColditz \u003c\/i\u003ehas the ability to attract wider crowds, including families and kids.\" - \u003ci\u003eWorld War II magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . . the game unfolds as if you're watching a movie.\" - \u003ci\u003eBoard to Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eEscape from Colditz\u003c\/i\u003e's] current presentation is lovely, for a stark measure of loveliness, and it is clear that this anniversary edition is a meaningful tribute to the original.\" - Andrew Fisher, \u003ci\u003eGameosity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . . the art and style really brought the theme to life and also really respected the original publication of the game.\" - \u003ci\u003eTo Die for Games\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472818935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Osprey Games","offers":[{"title":"Game","offer_id":40595610697934,"sku":"9781472818935","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472818935","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}