The best games released in 1983๐Ÿ“† 2025

Looking for a really good game from the year 1983? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 1983.

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List of the best new games releases in 1983:

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. We compared 17 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Take it Easy!

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    Take It Easy! is an engaging and strategic game that combines elements of puzzle-solving and planning with a touch of luck, offering a unique gaming experience often likened to a multi-player solitaire with a twist. The game's core lies in each player's ability to efficiently complete a hexagon-shaped board using 19 hexagonal tiles, each featuring colored lines and numbers that cross in three directions.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Take it Easy!
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Nuclear Escalation

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    A comedic card game about the nuclear confrontation between anxious world powers and nervous diplomats. Players compete for dominance, using propaganda, espionage, and constructing space platforms for peaceful purposes. Ultimately, diplomacy fails and rockets start launching!

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Nuclear Escalation
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Scotland Yard

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    Scotland Yard is a classic board game of cat-and-mouse, where players engage in a thrilling chase across London. The game involves strategy, teamwork, and a bit of bluffing, making it an engaging experience for players of various ages.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 1983

    More details for Scotland Yard
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Rage

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    Based on the popular card game Oh Hell!, players use cards numbered from zero to fifteen in six colors to bid on a specific number of tricks and must then take exactly that many. Each round consists of ten hands, with the hand size decreasing by one until just a single card remains. During the game, a trump suit is randomly determined and can be altered using special cards, which also introduce unique effects such as changing the value of tricks or providing bonuses and penalties.

    More details for Rage
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Rage

    • YouTube Review for the game "Rage" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  5. Jenga

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    Jenga is a classic physical skill game known for its simple yet captivating gameplay. The game challenges players to demonstrate steady hands and strategic thinking as they manipulate a tower of wooden blocks.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Jenga
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. Talisman

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    Talisman is a classic fantasy adventure board game where players choose characters like Barbarians and Wizards to journey through a mythical land. The goal is to gain strength, overcome various challenges, and eventually claim the Crown of Command at the board's center. This game is part of the expansive Talisman series and has seen several editions and expansions.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Talisman
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 240 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Ambush!

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    Ambush! is a solo game set in World War II France, focusing on combat, adventure, and heroism. Players control an American team facing various missions against a hidden German enemy, with dynamic events and numerous tactical options enhancing the gameplay. The rules are easy to learn, allowing players to dive in quickly by selecting their troops, arming them, and undertaking one of eight missions on a mission map.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Ambush!
    • 1 Players
    • 180 - 240 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  8. Topple

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    Set up the plastic tower on its stand. Players take turns rolling the dice and placing their pieces on the different levels. As more pieces are added, the tower becomes unstable, increasing the chances of tipping over. Completing a row of five, adding to existing rows, or stacking four or more earns significant points.

    More details for Topple
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Word Rummikub

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    Players aim to form long words and collect points to win in this letter-word version of Rummikub. They can place complete words on the table or add letters to existing words. Players can also break apart words already on the table to create new ones, provided they add at least one new tile at the end of their turn and use letters to form valid, unique words, with the longest new word containing at least one letter from their rack.

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 5% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Word Rummikub
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Warhammer: The Mass Combat Fantasy Roleplaying Game (1st Edition)

    All details for the board game Warhammer: The Mass Combat Fantasy Roleplaying Game (1st Edition) and similar games

    Warhammer is a complete system for fantasy adventures and warfare. This set includes all the information needed to play fantastic battles and adventures with miniatures and dice. It covers various aspects such as movement, psychological factors, combat, and even the management of magical elements and character progression.

    More details for Warhammer: The Mass Combat Fantasy Roleplaying Game (1st Edition)
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 240 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Hard to learn

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