Saturday, March 12, 2011

OGRE returns!

It's been a long time coming.
This just in: Steve Jackson Games has announced it will release a new version of the classic sci-fi tank game OGRE later this year.  Although it doesn't include any miniatures, the sixth edition of this venerable wargame does include constructible cardstock OGREs and large (1.5-inch) hex maps.  Good news for fans who have been frustrated in trying to find copies of this long-out-of-print game. 

For tread-head reaction, see the OGRE/GEV message board on the SJG website.  For more details, and pictures of the counters, check out this sell sheet the company put together.

Hat tip: This thread at TMP.
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5 comments:

  1. Sean RobsonMarch 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Sweet. The cardstock tank reminds me of Pirates of the Spanish Main, and I wonder if this might become a collectible tank game, with booster packs of cardstock models.

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  2. Desert ScribeMarch 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    There's no indication SJG will produce any expansions, and from what they're saying, it looks like they're only gonna do a single print run.

    The map hexes look like the're the same size as the maps from Deluxe OGRE and Deluxe GEV sets, so I will still be able to use my minis with this game board.

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  3. CounterFettMarch 12, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Any way you look at it this is great news.

    I love me some Ogre.

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  4. Greyhawk GrognardMarch 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    This does look good indeed. I've been ramping up to do some Ogre Miniatures myself, so I'm in an Ogre kinda mood.

    And Desert Scribe, I am certain that if the sales of this are strong enough, more material will follow.

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  5.  AshleyMarch 13, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Certainly has got the old creative juices flowing in the Paint-it-Pink household

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