
Ogre
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Description
OGRE and its sequel G.E.V., are tactical ground combat games set in the not-so-distant future. In 2085 A.D., armored warfare continues - faster and deadlier than ever. Hovercraft, tanks and infantry slug it out with tactical nuclear devices. But the most feared weapon of all needs no human guidance. It's a giant cybernetic tank called the OGRE.The basic OGRE game gives one player a force of infantry and armor, and a command post he must defend. The other player has only one unit - but it's an OGRE. It's an even match. Advanced games allow solitaire or multi-player action, with OGREs on both sides.Microgame #1 in the Metagaming Microgames series, and the original release of Ogre. Origin of the Ogre/G.E.V line.Later publication by Steve Jackson Games is title Ogre/G.E.V. includes the sequel game, G.E.V., which adds new rules and unit types for greater tactical gameplay.Online Play: VASSAL module - BoardGameGeek
Extra Info
- Ages: 10 and up
- Artist: Denis Loubet, Philip Reed, Winchell Chung
- Category: Science Fiction, Wargame
- Designer: Steve Jackson (US)
- Family: Ogre/GEV Family
- Mechanics: Hex-and-Counter
- Players: 2 to 3
- PrimaryName: Ogre
- Product Title: Ogre
- Publisher: Metagaming, Steve Jackson Games
- Time: 45 minutes
- Year: 1977