Board Game

Escape from the Casbah

Released 1975 / 2-6 players / 90-90 min / Ages 10+

Designer: (Uncredited)

Publisher: Selchow & Righter

Escape from the Casbah cover art

Description

"The game of Intrigue and Pursuit"
Agents from every corner of the globe compete for possession of the priceless jewels that lie within the Casbah.

Imagine a black-and-white film noir à la Casablanca. That's the atmosphere. The Casbah is a maze of tortuous passages including narrow one-ways and barred gates. The police patrols it, but that won't stop us international spies/thieves, will it? You wander the Casbah, grab the precious stones and bring them back out. Running will get you there faster --but it tips off the police!
Each player has one rule he may disregard. All players may move the police tokens.

A decent game that suffers from crude components.

Game at a glance

Year published
1975
Players
2–6
Play time
90 minutes
Listed playing time
90 minutes
Minimum age
10+

Categories (2)

  • Arabian
  • Spies / Secret Agents

Mechanics (5)

  • Dice Rolling
  • Pick-up and Deliver
  • Roll / Spin and Move
  • Track Movement
  • Variable Player Powers
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