1980 in games

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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 released or invented in 1980

Ace of Aces
Across Suez
Apocalypse
Azhanti High Lightning
Basic Role-Playing (role-playing game system)
Can't Stop
Car Wars
Civilization
Devil's Den
DragonQuest (role-playing game)
Empire Builder
Empires of the Middle Ages
Fast Attack Boats
The Longest Day
Revolt on Antares
Rolemaster (role-playing game)
The Sorcerer's Cave Extension Kit
Space Opera (role-playing game)
Titan
Trax
World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting

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