1980 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.

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.