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Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition
2019
Rules assistance for Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 300–720 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
For 1 player
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Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition is a board game released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 300–720 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chris Fawcett and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
"Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition", represents an updated game treatment of the GDW wargame originally published in 1977, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, deluxe edition. Either of the two fronts (the Golan Heights and the Suez Canal) may be gamed separately, or both can be linked to simulate the course of the entire war. This deluxe edition of the classic Frank Chadwick wargame goes beyond a mere reprint of the original game; it now features an updated order of battle and revised, expanded rules that fully integrate the air and air defense systems into the rest of the game, featuring a re-engineered sequence of play to provide a much more immersive experience for players. Operational planning is up to the players – you decide who to mobilize and where the hammer blow is to fall. A great solo, 2-, 3- or 4-player wargame! Some of the enhancements made in this edition include: Redesigned 9/16” counters featuring BONUS option for tank battalions (two sets of counters; one with NATO symbols and one with representative AFV side view) Game map information is updated based on research and includes all-new map artwork Supporting charts convey more information at a glance for ease of play Updated the Order of Battle based on new information and analysis Resolution converted from a d6 to d10 for all game purposes Fully-integrated air and air defense systems; re-engineered sequence of play Updated rules treatment backed by many illustrations, an index, and clarifications and examples of play to reduce potential questions —from the publisher For game support of this 3rd Edition, you can post your question in the forums here, on the ConsimWorld game folder, or send an e-mail to the designer, Chris Fawcett.
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Questions and answers
Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition supports 1–5 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 Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition is 300–720 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 Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition for ages 12 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.
Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition has a complexity rating of 3.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition are: Chris Fawcett. 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 Bar-Lev: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Deluxe Edition 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.