Ogre (1977)

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

Expanded by:

• Ogre Battlefields
• The Ogre Book
• Shockwave
• Ogre Reinforcement Pack
• Ogre Scenario Book 1
• Ogre Scenario Book 2

Microbadges

Ogre fan
GEV fan
Ogre fan (Kwanchai redesign)

Game Contents - Steve Jackson Games Deluxe Edition

• Rules
• 11" x 17" Folding board
• 1 six-sided die
• 38 plastic counter stands
• 79 Counters:
  • 1 x Command Post
  • 12 x G.E.V. (Ground Effect Vehicle)
  • 12 x Heavy Tank
  • 5 x Howitzer
  • 10 x Infantry 1
  • 11 x Infantry 2
  • 12 x Infantry 3
  • 12 x Missile Tank
  • 2 x OGRE MK III
  • 2 x OGRE MK V