Imagine we are in the year 2085. War hasn't stopped; it has only become faster and more lethal. Tanks, infantry, and hovercrafts clash in battlefields devastated by tactical nuclear weapons. But amidst all this chaos emerges every general's nightmare: the OGRE. It's not just a tank; it's a colossal, autonomous, and devastating cybernetic machine that needs no human orders to annihilate everything in its path.

In the basic game, the dynamic is a classic 'David vs. Goliath' duel. On one side, a player commands a varied army, attempting to protect their command post through strategy and coordination. On the other side, a single player controls the monstrosity: the OGRE. Does it sound unfair? Quite the opposite! It's a perfect balance between quantity versus raw quality. While the army tries to surround and wear down the machine, the OGRE attempts to crush the resistance with its overwhelming firepower.

For those seeking more, advanced rules open the door to multiplayer matches or even a solitaire mode, allowing multiple OGREs to enter the fray. The game utilizes a hexagonal grid for movement and combat results tables to resolve clashes, bringing that classic military simulation feel without the boredom of thousand-page manuals. It's a historic title, being the first in Metagaming's MicroGames series, proving that you don't need a giant table and ten hours of gameplay to have a deep tactical experience. If you love science fiction and want to feel the tension of trying to take down a steel titan, Ogre is the right choice.