Lawrence of Arabia

Published 1983

1 22"x34" map, 240 counters. Lawrence of Arabia is an operational level game 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. Components are average but standard for 3W and the period. Rules are complete but poorly organized. Complexity is medium-low.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Simulation Zone of Control

Categories

Wargame World War I

Designers

Keith Poulter Roger Nord

Publishers

3W (World Wide Wargames)
Lawrence of Arabia

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.31/5
Year
1983
BGG Rating
6.19
BGG Rank
#16916
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lawrence of Arabia is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Lawrence of Arabia takes about 360 minutes.
Lawrence of Arabia has a complexity rating of 2.31/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Lawrence of Arabia is 12+.
Lawrence of Arabia has a rating of 6.19/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 99 ratings. It is ranked #16916 overall.
Lawrence of Arabia was designed by Keith Poulter, Roger Nord. It was published in 1983.