1983 in games

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and table-top role-playing games published in 1983. For video and console games, see 1983 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1983

 * Ambush!
 * B-17, Queen of the Skies
 * Bureau 13: Stalking the Night Fantastic (role-playing game)
 * Calamity
 * Dampfross
 * Empires in Arms
 * File 13
 * James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty's Secret Service
 * Lost Worlds
 * Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes (role-playing game)
 * Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game
 * Scotland Yard
 * Superworld (role-playing game)
 * Valley of the Pharaohs (role-playing game)

Game awards given in 1983

 * Spiel des Jahres: Scotland Yard

Significant games-related events in 1983

 * Decipher, Inc. founded.