This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1988. For video games, see 1988 in video gaming.
| Date | Name | Age | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | Kerry Lloyd | 46 | RPG designer, founder of Gamelords | |
| August 29 | David A. Hargrave | 42 | RPG designer, inventor of Arduin |