The best board games of the 70s 2024
Looking for a board game classic from the 70s? We have compared the best board games from the 1970s and listed them in an overview.
More lists from similar periods
If you are looking for classic games from other decades, you can find a list of the best games from other decades at the bottom of the page.
Additionally, we have created several more lists of card & board game awards:
- The best games by year.
- The best games by century
- The best board game awards
- The best current game new releases
- The best classic games
The best board game classics from the 70s
In this overview, we've listed the best board games from the 1970s that you can 2024 still buy on Amazon:
Big Boggle
- 2 - 8 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mahé
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Mahé- 2 - 7 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Rummikub
Rummikub is a classic tile-based game that shares similarities with several European card games, including Machiavelli and Vatikan. It's a game that combines elements of strategy and luck, appealing to both casual and strategic players.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1980
More details for Rummikub- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Magnificent Race
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Figure It
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Figure It- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Boggle
More details for BoggleBoggle is a fast-paced, timed word search game that challenges players to find as many words as possible within a three-minute time limit. The game uses a 16-cube grid filled with letters, and players must quickly form words by connecting adjacent letters.
- 1 - 8 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Pathfinder
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Um Reifenbreite
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cathedral
More details for CathedralCathedral is a strategic board game where two players battle over territory within a medieval city. The game uniquely combines puzzle-like spatial reasoning with competitive strategy elements.
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Hare & Tortoise
Hare & Tortoise is a classic board game and the first recipient of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 1979. This game ingeniously combines strategy and arithmetic in a race format. Players must carefully manage their 'fuel' – represented by carrots – to ensure they practically run out (but not completely) as they cross the finish line. Adding to the strategic depth, players also need to spend three lettuce cards during the race. Movement costs carrots, and various spots on the track offer opportunities to gain or lose carrots, making each decision crucial.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1979
More details for Hare & Tortoise- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Tally Ho!
More details for Tally Ho!Tally Ho! turns the tables on the traditional hunter-prey narrative, offering a two-player game where one participant controls hunters and lumberjacks, and the other manages foxes and bears. The game begins with a serene forest, represented by face-down tiles. As the game progresses, these tiles are flipped and moved, simulating the chaotic disruption of hunting.
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Ninety-Nine
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Napoléon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815
- 2 - 3 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Mad Magazine Card Game
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Jockey
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Rebound
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ogre
More details for OgreOgre is a classic of tactical ground combat gaming, catapulting players into the year 2085 where warfare has evolved with the times. This game pits hovercraft, tanks, and infantry against each other in a fast-paced, deadly conflict where tactical nuclear devices are just another tool in the arsenal. Above all these, the OGRE, a massive cybernetic tank, stands as the pinnacle of warfare, a single unit that can match the force of an entire enemy battalion.
- 1 - 3 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Pente
More details for PentePente is a game of strategy that challenges players to either align five of their markers in a row on a 19-by-19 grid or capture five pairs of their opponent's pieces. With simple rules but deep strategy, it's a compelling game for two players or more, with adjustments made for games with more than two players. The capture mechanic adds an extra layer of tactical depth, making every move significant.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Pente
Sleuth
More details for SleuthSleuth is a riveting deduction game from the acclaimed designer Sid Sackson, originally part of the 3M Gamette Series. This game puts players in the shoes of detectives on the hunt for a single, hidden gem among 36 possibilities. The game cleverly distributes partial information at the start, leaving players with the task of piecing together what they know, what they learn, and what they can deduce about the missing gem through clever questioning and keen observation.
- 3 - 7 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Up the Creek
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Escape from Colditz
More details for Escape from ColditzEscape from Colditz is a captivating board game based on the historical events of World War II, where players engage in a tense and strategic battle of wits between imprisoned Allied officers and German security forces. The game offers a unique blend of cooperation and competition, as players either collaborate to outmaneuver the German forces or take on the role of the Security Officer to maintain control and prevent escapes.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Escape from Colditz
This Game is Bonkers!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dungeon!
Dungeon! is a board game that captures the essence of dungeon exploration, reminiscent of the classic Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game but in a more streamlined and accessible format. Players delve into a multi-level dungeon, each level presenting increasing challenges and more valuable treasures. The game features a variety of character classes, each with unique combat abilities, with the wizard being notable for his spellcasting capabilities.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Dungeon!- 1 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Dungeon!
Bermuda Triangle
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Pass the Pigs
More details for Pass the PigsPass the Pigs is a light-hearted, portable game that combines elements of chance and risk-taking, making it a perfect "beer & pretzels" game. The game is unique in its use of pig miniatures as dice, which players toss to accumulate points based on how the pigs land. The game's blend of simplicity and unpredictability makes it an excellent choice for casual gaming sessions and parties.
- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Downspin
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Downspin- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Family Feud
- 2 - 9 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Waterworks
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sub Search
- 2 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ghost Castle
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Ghost Castle
Didn't find the game you were looking for?
We're positive that you'll find it in one of our other lists! To make the search easier for you, we split our website into different categories. The following board game categories will help you find the right list: