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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 game-related events in 1979 Task Force Games was founded by Allen Eldridge and Stephen Cole.

Deaths Date Name Age NotabilityMayCharles GrantWargames author

See also 1979 in video gaming

References