The best games released in 1981📆 2024

Looking for a really good game from the year 1981? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 1981.

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A list with the best games from other years can be found at the end of the page.

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List of the best new games releases in 1981:

This list was last updated on November 30, 2024. We compared 17 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.

  1. Black Spy

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  2. Fill or Bust

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  3. Enchanted Forest

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    Enchanted Forest is a captivating family board game that combines memory, strategy, and a dash of luck. Set in a magical forest, the game's objective is to discover treasures hidden under each tree and recall their locations to win the favor of the king.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1982

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  4. A House Divided: War Between the States 1861-65

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 Players
    • 240 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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  5. Storm over Arnhem

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 Players
    • 300 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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  6. Axis & Allies

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    Axis & Allies is a classic grand strategy board game set during World War II. It's a part of Milton Bradley's Gamemaster series and is known for its depth and complexity, simulating the global scale of the war.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 180 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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  7. Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition

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    Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition is a classic trivia board game that challenges players' general knowledge across a variety of categories. Known for its iconic pie-shaped playing pieces and engaging gameplay, it's a favorite for quiz enthusiasts and casual players alike.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 24 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
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  8. Gladiator

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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  9. Car Wars

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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  10. Hitler's War

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    • 1 - 3 Players
    • 90 - 300 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
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