- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Ogre: Scenario Book 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 1 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Ogre: Scenario Book 1
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ogre: Scenario Book 1 is an expansion for G.E.V. released in 2001 for 2–3 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I), Barry Stockinger, Alvin Helms, and Andrew Walters and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
About the game
"The Untold Battles of the Last War: Lots of Ogre adventure, at a bargain price. This book includes seven complete scenarios, requiring only the basic map from Ogre/G.E.V. or Deluxe Ogre, and usable with both the original boardgame and miniatures!" This scenario book includes seven scenarios for Ogre submitted by various people for the Steve Jackson Games/Wounds Unlimited Ogre Scenario Design Contest: 1.0 Hammer and Anvil (Alvin Helms) - "An Ogre stumbles into a trap... can the trap survive?" 2.0 The Black Knight (Peter Lowter) - "A demented Ogre holds a pass against all forces" 3.0 DreadEx (Kevin Henson) - "A package must race through a wall of armor to HQ. The carrier? Ogre express!" 4.0 Kill the Ogre (Barry Stockinger) - "An Ogre is being assembled on the battlefield. Will it be destroyed before it can power up?" 5.0 Run for the Border (Chris Dellicarpini) - "An Ogre attempts to defect to the other side" 6.0 Spoiling Attack (C. Andrew Walters) - "An armor force makes a pre-emptive strike against a hiding Ogre." 7.0 The Thin Line (David Valenze) - "Two forces clash, each hoping to hold on long enough for reinforcements to arrive." Part of the Game: Ogre / G.E.V.. Expands: Ogre G.E.V. For the record, there have now been three books published in this series, "Scenario Book 2" has fourteen scenarios, and "Scenario Book 3" has nine scenarios. Both are available only as a PDF. http://www.sjgames.com/ogre/scenariobook2/ http://www.sjgames.com/ogre/scenariobook3/
Mechanics
Publishers
- Steve Jackson Games
Questions and answers
Ogre: Scenario Book 1 supports 2–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ogre: Scenario Book 1 is 1 minute. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ogre: Scenario Book 1 for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ogre: Scenario Book 1 has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ogre: Scenario Book 1 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ogre: Scenario Book 1 are: Steve Jackson (I), Barry Stockinger, Alvin Helms, and Andrew Walters. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ogre: Scenario Book 1 as an expansion for G.E.V.. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need G.E.V. to use it. Check that your edition of G.E.V. is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.