1980 in games explained

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1980. For video games, see 1980 in video gaming.

Games awards given in 1980

• Spiel des Jahres: Rummikub

Significant games-related events of 1980

• FASA Corporation founded by Jordan Weisman and L. Ross Babcock III.
• Iron Crown Enterprises founded.
• Steve Jackson Games founded.

See also

• 1980 in video gaming