
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,994
- BGG rating
- 7.0
G.E.V.
- 1–2 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1978

Rules assistance for Ogre: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets
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Ogre: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets is an expansion for Ogre released in 2013 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and Walter Freitag and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Ogre Designer's Edition Sheets E5 & E6. Sponsored by Walt Freitag. Sheet E5 has a Mark III, Mark V, Admin Building, Laser Tower, and Turret in arctic dazzle colors. It also has a damaged Combine Mark III and a "marauder" faction Mark III. Sheet E6 has a "Sons of Old Nassau" Mark III, as well as a Vatican Mark III, Mark V, Admin Building, Laser Turret and Tower (all compatible with the Barbarians at the Gate sponsored sheets). It also has a Nihon Mark III (compatible with the Nihon Empire sponsored sheet). This product is a limited edition and no more than several thousand will ever be made.
Ogre: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets supports 1–2 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets is 45 minutes. 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets has a complexity rating of 2.0 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets are: Steve Jackson (I) and Walter Freitag. 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: Uncommon Ogres Sponsored Counter Sheets as an expansion for Ogre. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ogre to use it. Check that your edition of Ogre is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.