1980 in games

: "see also:" 1979 in games, 1981 in games

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

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"

ignificant games-related events of 1980

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

ee also

* 1980 in video gaming