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Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918
1983
Rules assistance for Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 120–300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918
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Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 is a board game released in 1983 for 1–3 players, 120–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Roger Nord and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
"Lawrence of Arabia" is an operational level wargame of the British offensive of September-October 1918 against the Turks in Palestine. One player controls the Turkish, German and Bedouin forces, the other the British, French and Arab forces. Scale is one or two days per turn, units are battalions, regiments and brigades. Sequence of play is classic Igo-Ugo with a Cavalry Exploitation Movement and Combat phase allowing cavalry/motorized British units to advance into gaps made in the Turkish line during the previous Infantry Combat phase. The game has 4 scenarios, the full campaign, the full campaign with variable setup and two shorter scenarios. 1 22"x34" map, 240 counters. Components are average but standard for 3W and the period. Rules are complete but poorly organized. Complexity is medium-low.
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- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 supports 1–3 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 Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 is 120–300 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 Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 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.
Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War I. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 are: Roger Nord. 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 Lawrence of Arabia: The British Offensive – September-October 1918 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.