G.E.V. cover
1978BGG rank #3,896

G.E.V.

by Steve Jackson (I) · Metagaming

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Players1–2
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is G.E.V.?

Microgame #8 in the Metagaming Microgames series, the original release of G.E.V. A follow-up to Ogre. Units from Ogre are carried over, with expanded rules for terrain. A larger map and more ambitious game. Second base game of the Game: Ogre / G.E.V.. Note: Ogre and G.E.V. were later reissued separately and then repackaged together as Ogre / G.E.V. by Steve Jackson Games. The Steve Jackson GEV edition has a different countermix to the original editions.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

Science FictionWargame

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in G.E.V.?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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