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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
Games awards given in 1980 Spiel des Jahres: Rummikub
Significant game-related events in 1980 FASA Corporation was founded by Jordan Weisman and L. Ross Babcock III. Iron Crown Enterprises was founded. Steve Jackson Games was founded by Steve Jackson.
See also 1980 in video gaming
References