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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostAbout 15 years ago I spent a few days in Chemnitz working on a GSM mobile network there. A few of us Brits had the weekend off and went to visit Colditz. Fascinating place, and the ingenuity and resilience of the inmates was phenomenal. I highly recommend a visit to anyone with any interest in man's ability to endure. I mean cutting through multiple 10" thick oak beams with a kitchen knife in a confined space!!!!! Astonishing!!
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About 15 years ago I spent a few days in Chemnitz working on a GSM mobile network there. A few of us Brits had the weekend off and went to visit Colditz. Fascinating place, and the ingenuity and resilience of the inmates was phenomenal. I highly recommend a visit to anyone with any interest in man's ability to endure. I mean cutting through multiple 10" thick oak beams with a kitchen knife in a confined space!!!!! Astonishing!!
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Another one to add to the list, now I've remembered the name.
Enemy in Sight.
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I used to always try and make a break in the car from Colditz.
I may have Axis and Allies somewhere if anyone wants to buy it from me
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I second on Settlers of Catan, as for Talisman & Civalization you most likely will only get the new edition ones now which are not as good but still great fun
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Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostYes I remember that as a kid, my daughter is going to miss out on all the new fangled games as I've taken to collecting old classics. I'll add Colditz to the list of games to look out for.
So far I have:
Cluedo
Guess who?
Connect four
Stratego
Risk
She's only 2.
Settlers of Catan
Britannia
History of The World
Railway Rivals
Talisman
Civilisation
Cosmic Encounter
Axis and Allies
You may have to wait till she is a little older for some of these
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Yes there is a link - I married him & yes that is where he nicked his avatar name from
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Originally posted by Halo Jones View PostIndeed Coldiz was a classic
Do not write of all new games, admittedly the ones generally available on the English High Streets are terrible but there are a lot of decent games out there, for advice & reviews check out the forums on BoardGameGeek.com
There seems to be a resurgence in board games as even Amazon i s now stocking decent stuff.
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Indeed Coldiz was a classic
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Postgoing to miss out on all the new fangled games
Do not write of all new games, admittedly the ones generally available on the English High Streets are terrible but there are a lot of decent games out there, for advice & reviews check out the forums on BoardGameGeek.com
There seems to be a resurgence in board games as even Amazon i s now stocking decent stuff.
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostDoes anyone remember the board game Colditz ?
You had a bunch of little wooden pieces that represented prisoners and you collected cards that provided kit that helped you escape. Like ropes and wire cutters.
The German player had cards that helped him keep you all locked up.
Well I saw a boardgame in Waterstones yesterday called Rotten Romans.
The gladiators have to escape from Rome by using cards they accumulate, blah blah blah.
It looks like a blooming rip-off to me
So far I have:
Cluedo
Guess who?
Connect four
Stratego
Risk
She's only 2.
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Loved that game.
Particularly when I was the German and I had a Shoot to Kill card
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostDoes anyone remember the board game Colditz ?
You had a bunch of little wooden pieces that represented prisoners and you collected cards that provided kit that helped you escape. Like ropes and wire cutters.
The German player had cards that helped him keep you all locked up.
Well I saw a boardgame in Waterstones yesterday called Rotten Romans.
The gladiators have to escape from Rome by using cards they accumulate, blah blah blah.
It looks like a blooming rip-off to me
Yep, remember it well. The Chapel Tunnel, going over the wall, the guards calling Appel just as you were about to make your move. Excellent game
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