History TabletopGame / OGRE

* TheJuggernaut: It ''will'' not stop until either the mission is done or is neutralized in the process.

Over time, the game developed its own universe and spin offs such as ''G.E.V.'' (focusing on conventional units instead of the Ogre), its own ''TabletopGame/{{GURPS}}'' supplement, a miniature game, and even some computer adaptations. The most recent release was the 6th Edition, funded using Kickstarter and generating way more than the original goal.

* NuclearOption: Railgun-fired tactical nuclear shells are the most common weapons used in the setting. However, this due to the fact that Bi-phase Carbide armor is very effective - requiring a ton of TNT to breach.

First released in 1977, [=OGRE=] is a hex-map tactical wargame designed by the legendary [[Creator/SteveJacksonGames Steve Jackson]]. The premise is simple: a single Supertank (the titular Ogre) versus weaker but more numerous Sci-fi Army. If the cybertank destroys the Command Post, it wins. If the cybertank is destroyed, the defending army is victorious.

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition:
** ''[=OGRE=] Designer Edition'' which is the 6th Edition, and combines both ''[=OGRE=]'' and ''G.E.V.'' games. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres. Contrast this with the first and re-released editions, which could fit in one's pocket.
** The Kickstarter Edition of the Designer Edition was given to those who helped in the campaign. It included extras like 3-D Counters and a copy of the ''Pocket Edition''.

* UpdatedRerelease: ''[=OGRE=] Pocket Edition''. Released in 2014, the game is designed much like the 1977 first edition. It's pocket sized, stored in a "sandwich bag", uses the first edition's typography and illustrations, and has cardboard counters. The price is even the same (about $3), which is pretty good deal considering today's tabletop games today are over $20. The only major change is the rules, which is a version of the 6th Edition's.

* TheEmpire: The Combine - expressionistic, strong, and authoritarian. It so focused on a single order, English is not only the official language, but the only language taught outside of spy schools.

* FollowTheLeader: After the Combine develops the titular supertank, the Paneuropeans develop their own versions once they take over the United Kingdom (a Combine ally).

* CannonFodder: Light Tanks - a FragileSpeedster tread vehicle - and the Light GEV. At first both were so weak and slower than a GEV, they were not even used in [=OGRE=]. Then G.E.V. came out, and the Light Tank and it's GEV analog was given a half an armor point. This allowed two light units for the cost of one. While not very powerful, they're plentiful.

Over time, the game developed it's own universe and spin offs such as ''G.E.V.'' (focusing on conventional units instead of the Ogre), its own ''TabletopGame/{{GURPS}}'' supplement, a miniature game, and even some computer adaptations. The most recent release was the 6th Edition, funded using Kickstarter and generating way more than the original goal.

* UpdatedRerelease: ''[=ORGE=] Pocket Edition''. Released in 2014, the game is designed much like the 1977 first edition. It's pocket sized, stored in a "sandwich bag", uses the first edition's typography and illustrations, and has cardboard counters. The price is even the same (about $3), which is pretty good deal considering today's tabletop games today are over $20. The only major change is the rules, which is a version of the 6th Edition's.

** Black for the [[RobotWar Rouge AI]] in for the ''OGRE: Nightfall'' campaign.

* TheFederation: Paneurope, whole value their diversity. Alas, the diversity also causes tension because of past history between countries or nationalism.

** The Kickstarter Edition of the Designer Edition was given to those who helped in the campaign. It included extras like 3-d Counters and a copy of the ''Pocket Edition''.

--> "Why name it Ogre? It seemed appropriate. Ogres – the "real" ones – were big, violent, and gruesome – and some of them were pretty smart. When someone whispers, "Here comes the Ogre," you can feel the hair rising on the back of your neck."

* CannonFodder: Light Tanks, a FragileSpeedster tread vehicle, and the Light GEV. At first both were so weak and was slower than a GEV, it wasn't even used in [=OGRE=]. Then G.E.V. came out, and the Light Tank and it's GEV analog was given a half an armor point (1 AP is worth 1 vehicle). While not very powerful, they're plentiful.

** Howitzers as well - powerful, but very low armor.

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: ''[=OGRE=] Designer Edition'' which is the 6th Edition, and combines both ''[=OGRE=]'' and ''G.E.V.'' games. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres. Contrast this with the first and re-released editions, which could fit in one's pocket.
* LongRangeFighter: Howitzers, having the longest range and most powerful attacks. However, the vanilla version has no defense and can not move.

* CannonFodder: Light Tanks, a FragileSpeedster tread vehicle. At first it was so weak and was slower than a GEV, it wasn't even used in [=OGRE=]. Then G.E.V. came out, and the Light Tank was given a half an armor point (1 AP is worth 1 vehicle). While not very powerful, they're plentiful.

** Howitzers as well - powerful, but no armor.

* AntiAir: The back story mentions that thanks to improvements in lasers and jamming technology, satellites and ballistic missiles have been greatly reduced in effectiveness.

* GlassCannon: Missile Tanks, able to do considerable damage from a distance, but has a defense of 2.

* LongRangeFighter: Howitzers, having the longest range and most powerful attacks. However, the vanilla version has little defense and can not move.

** The ''Barbarians at the Gate'' Sponsored Counter Sheet has Purple and Gold for the Vatican Guard, and Pink for the ''Anarchist Relief Front''.
** The Nihon Empire has White-on-Red counters for the ''Nihon Empire: North American Divisions'' sheet.
** Black for the Rouge OGRES in for the ''OGRE: Nightfall'' campaign.

* ColorCodedArmies: Red for the Combine, Blue for Paneuropean forces.

* ExpansionPack: ''Shockwave'' which added new types of units and a map compatible with ''G.E.V.''.

* PrivateMilitaryContractors: The Black Rose, a mercenary company. In the Designer's Edition they even have their own colored counters (green on white).

* NuclearOption: Railgun-fired tactical nuclear shells are the most common weapons used in the setting. However, this due to the fact that Bi-phase Carbide armor is very effective - requiring a ton of TNT to breach.
* PrivateMilitaryContractors: The Black Rose, a mercenary company. In the Designer's Edition they even have their own colored counters (green on white).
* PoweredArmor: Infantry squads in the game are equipped with these. Faster, stronger, nuclear-armed, [=CBRN=] protected… but are still relatively weak against other tank units.

* UnitedEurope: The other major faction, the Paneuropean Federation. It spans from continental Europe and Russia.

* HighlyVisibleNinja: The Combine's Ninja Ogre. Though huge, the thing has so many electronic countermeasures to make it very difficult to hit.

* PyrrhicVictory: One of the ending results in the standard scenario - The Ogre destroys the Command Post, but only gets a "marginal victory" if it is destroyed trying to leave the map.
* PoweredArmor: Infantry squads in the game are equipped with these. Faster, stronger, nuclear-armed, [=CBRN=] protected… but are still relatively weak against other tank units.
* QualityVsQuantity: The standard scenario, pitting the highly advanced cybertank against weaker but more numerous conventional forces.
* StandardSciFiArmy: Either side typically uses the forces commonly used in the trope. There are also variant units available in other editions or expansions.

* HopelessWar: The ''Last War''. [spoiler]For the Combine and the Paneuros, which results in both powers collapsing. However, some nations such as South Africa seem to survive. [/spoiler]

* FollowTheLeader: After the Combine develops the titular supertank, the Paneuropeans develop their own versions.

* CloseRangeCombatant: Infantry, with a range of one. Yes, it has to get that close to a death machine armed with multiple nuclear weapons.

* StandardSciFiArmy: Either side typically uses the forces commonly used, and there are variant units available in other editions or expansions.

* DeathOfAThousandCuts: Regular tanks and infantry may not be very powerful by themselves, but enough attacks from them could stop even a cybertank.
* ExpandedStatesOfAmerica: One of the main factions, the North American Combined States. The "Combine" includes the modern U.S., plus Canada and Central America. And it seeks to expand its control over to South America.

* GlassCannon: Missile Tanks, able to do considerable damage from a distance, but has a defense of 2.

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The ''Collectors'' 6th Edition, which combines both [=OGRE=] and G.E.V. game. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres. Contrast this with the first and Pocket editions, which could fit in one's pocket.

* TankGoodness: In addition to the titular cybertank, the game includes Heavy Tanks, Missile Tanks, and Hover Tanks (here called [=GEVs=]).

* TieredByName: The higher the model number, the more powerful an Ogre is.

* CarFu: Tanks can ram into other vehicles, causing damage. Of course, the Ogre takes thread damage.
* ChurchMilitant: The background material mentions that the Vatican had three divisions under their command, having some of the best Paneuropean troops.

* ExpandedStatesOfAmerica: One of the main factions, the North American Combined States. The "Combine" includes the modern U.S., plus Canada and Central America. And it seeks to expand its control over to South America.
* HeyItsThatGuy: The original game manual and the Ogre tank design was illustrated by Winchell Chung. Today, he's known for his extensive Science Fiction resource website ''Atomic Rockets''.
* HitAndRunTactics: [=GEVs=] are best used for these, being able to movie twice each turn.

* InstantWinCondition: Generally downplayed - destroying the Command Post does result in a Ogre victory, but to be a full success it has to either survive or wipe out the rest of the defenders.
* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The ''Collectors'' 6th Edition, which combines both [=OGRE=] and G.E.V. game. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres.
* NuclearOption: Railgun-fired tactical nuclear shells are the most common weapons used in the setting. However, this due to the fact that Bi-phase Carbide armor is very effective - requiring a ton of TNT to breach.
* OldShame: Winchell Chung feels this way to his early illustrations for the game. It was done back when he was still a high school student, though fans still enjoy his distinguishing design of the supertank.

->''Welcome to the 21st Century.''

While this sounds like a unfair match, consider the Ogre is more than up to the challenge. Think later model Literature/{{Bolo}}s without the self-awareness, and you pretty much get the idea of powerful one Ogre is.

* DeathOfAThousandCuts: Regular tanks and infantry may not be very powerful by themselves, but enough attacks from them could stop an Ogre.

* InvisibleWall: The original map has these for the top and sides. The manual explains that beyond the map is impassable terrain that either side can not cross. Beyond the bottom of the map is a river, which only the Ogre can use to escape.

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The 6th Edition Ogre Collectors Edition, which combines both [=OGRE=] and G.E.V. game. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres.

* PoweredArmor: Infantry squads in the game are equipped with these. Faster, stronger, nuclear-armed, [=CBRN=] protected… but are still relatively weak against a Ogre.
* QualityVsQuantity: The standard scenario of [=OGRE=], pitting the highly advanced cybertank against weaker but more numerous conventional forces.

* ItIsDehumanizing: So terrifying are these war machines, they were not referred to as "she". Typically they were called "It" by it's foes.

* [[OneManArmy One Tank Army]]: Ogres and their counterparts can fight off entire armies by themselves

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The 6th Edition Ogre Collectors Edition, which combines both [=OGRE=] and G.E.V. game. Weighing at 25 pounds, the box includes large full color counters, tiles and maps and three-dimensional cardboard figures for the Ogres. Contrast this with

* OldShame: Winchell Chung feels this way to his early illustrations for the first edition of the game. It was done back when he was still a high school student.

* TakeCover: Averted in the first game - there is no terrain that provides cover. Considering that the game largely consists of flat land and craters, it's understandable. The sequel game ''G.E.V.'' does provide more terrain types, and rules for cover.

* {{Expy}}: Of Literature/{{Bolo}}, though Ogres lack their humanity.