The 60’s had seen board games become more popular, but the 1970’s was the decade they really took off and reached just about every household.
1970 was nowhere near as busy in the publisher and designer world of games compared to later on in the decade (see all 1970’s board games). It was starting to pick up though!
Buying Collectables – With each 1970 board game added here we have tried our best, and keep trying to find retail outlets, auctions and other places that may have many of these collectable games available to purchase (see each game if it has an available @ link).
1970 begins (a-z)…….
Air Charter
Air Charter was a gamed aimed at fun for the family and children’s game that was published by Waddingtons. Just roll the die and move type of game with a great theme and a few extras. Ideal 1970 board game for boys that loved airplanes.
All The Kings Men
A strategy chess variant board game that played out quicker and somewhat easier than chess was All the Kings Men. The board shows arrows for directions that gives direction for the next move for a player. Interesting chess variant!
Masterpiece
An interesting game published by Parker Brothers was Masterpiece. The game was primarily governed by players bidding and bluffing. A popular game during the 70’s with other editions being published later, including the 1987 third edition.
Matchwitz
Matchwitz is a version of a Chinese game named ‘NIM. Games don’t get much simpler than this abstract game. Made a good travel companion.
Panzerblitz
Panzerblitz became very popular in the 70’s which was published by Avalon Hill. A tactical armored warfare game with many scenarios that can be played on the same boards. Its replay value was great. Warmgame enthusiasts loved it!
Ploy
A popular abstract strategy board game of the 70’s ‘Ploy’ used a 9 x 9 board that was chess like in the 3M Bookshelf Series from 1962 to 1974. You had to eliminate your opponents or capture the commander to win. Great classic abstract game.
Posse: Thirteen Against One
An abstract strategy game published by Milton and Bradley which plays out with posse and outlaw pegs on the board and the idea of the game is for the posse to corner the outlaw to win. A simple point to point movement game.
Vector
Vector was an abstract game that became quite popular in the 1970’s for abstract strategy enthusiasts. A team based game where the highest score wins with some bluffing involved that made Vector a lot of fun to play.
Which Witch?
A popular children’s board game of the 70’s ‘Which Witch?’ published by Milton and Bradley was suitable for kids aged 6 and up. It was a race game based on a haunted house theme. There was various versions of the game available including the Ghost Castle UK version. A fun family game.
See all Board Games Published in the 70’s Here.
