Escape from Colditz is a board game produced by Gibsons Games of London in 1973 that simulates attempted escapes by Allied prisoners-of-war (POWs) from Oflag IV-C (better known as Colditz Castle) during World War II. Designed in part by a former POW who escaped from Colditz, the game was released during the first run of the popular television series Colditz, and the game likewise proved popular. Licensed editions were published by Parker Brothers and a number of other companies. The game proved especially popular in Spain, and resulted in a Spanish-language sequel. Description Escape from Colditz is a board game for 2–6 players in which one player takes on the role of the German security officer at Colditz, and the other players represent the various nationalities of POWs being held there who are trying to find the means to escape. Components The game box contains: The game board, covered with a grid of linked circles, is a pictorial plan of Colditz Castle showing the inner and outer courtyards, various rooms, safe areas, cells, and barracks. Five sets of eight tokens representing five nationalities of POWs. One set of sixteen black tokens representing the German guards. Five "Personal Escape Kit" cards Five "Do or Die" cards 27 "Escape Equipment" cards 43 "Escape Opportunity" cards 14 "Security Opportunity" cards rules sheet two six-sided dice historical account of the castle's role as a POW camp during World War II Set up One player agrees to be the German Security Officer, and places some of the black tokens on designated spots on the board, and the rest in the barracks. The other players are Escape Officers; each chooses one of the nationalities of POWs and places their tokens on indicated spots on the Parade Ground in the inner courtyard. (The number of guards and POWs will vary according to the number of players.) A "Do or Die" card is dealt facedown to each Escape Officer. This card remains facedown and unknown to all until played. A time limit is agreed to by all players, as well as the number of successful escapes required for victory. Gameplay The first active player is the one sitting to the left of the German Security Officer. Play continues around the table to the left, with the Security Officer always moving last. Movement The active player rolls two dice and can move any or all of their POWs, the