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Ogre

1977 · BGG
Avg rating
6.95
Bayes rating
6.27
Weight
2.34 (Medium Light)
Players
1-3
Playtime
45 min
Ratings count
2,903

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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 Game: Ogre / G.E.V..


This is an entry on RPGG: 
GURPS Ogre includes character and vehicle descriptions, a future timeline, a discussion of the world of the Ogres, and the Armor Unit Combat System, a quick way to resolve battles involving player characters and get back to the roleplaying!



Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Movement Points Paper-and-Pencil Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Variable Player Powers Variable Set-up

Themes

Fighting Science Fiction

Publishers

Hobby Japan Metagaming Steve Jackson Games

Designers

Steve Jackson (I)