1979 in games

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1979. For video games, see 1979 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1979

Games awards given in 1979

• Spiel des Jahres: Hare and Tortoise (first year given)

Significant games-related events of 1979

• Task Force Games founded by Allen Eldridge and Stephen Cole.

See also

• 1979 in video gaming