Editions
The first and second editions of Ogre were released in 1977. The first edition featured artwork by Winchell Chung, while the second had a much larger print run and rulebook artwork by Clark Bradly rather than Chung. The third edition, released in 1982, introduced double-sided counters.
An edition called OGRE: Deluxe Edition was released in 1987. The rulebook cover artwork was the Denis Loubet illustration that was also used for the Ogre computer game (see Spinoffs below). The board was sturdier than the previous edition's paper map, and the counters were provided with stand-up plastic bases. G.M. magazine's 1989 review of OGRE: Deluxe Edition highlighted the game's ease of introduction and short playing time, but pointed out that most gamers either like the game or loathe it.
A "new" Deluxe Ogre (2000) was a re-issued version of the original Ogre, packaged with miniatures rather than counters, and the original 'crater' map printed on a larger scale. Deluxe Ogre won the Wargamer Award for Excellence in 2001.
In 2011 Steve Jackson announced a sixth edition combining OGRE and GEV with larger full color flat counters for most units and constructable cardboard figures for the Ogres.
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