The best games released in 1979πŸ“† 2024

Looking for a really good game from the year 1979? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 1979.

More lists from similar periods

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

In addition, we have created several more lists of card & board game awards:

List of the best new games releases in 1979:

This list was last updated on March 22, 2024. We compared 23 board games for this list and selected the top 5. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Big Boggle

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Um Reifenbreite

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1992

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Mad Magazine Card Game

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Alaska

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Screwball Scramble

    All details for the board game Screwball Scramble and similar games
    • 1 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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