Published by Parker Brothers back on 1971, and a collectable today. A political game where players must play for electoral votes and the most votes win. Landslide was based on a presidential election which made it uniquely themed. A challenging game of its time that was printed alongside the SPI magazine (Strategy and Tactics). Grunt: The Game of Tactical Level Combat in Vietnam was published by SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) and was redesigned as Search and Destroy. A unique game of its time which had plenty of players that like something a bit heavy on the math and seriousness side of games engaged with it. Fortress Holland was the most challenging of all.Įxecutive Decision was an economic and negotiation game that involved selling goods and the capital you hold. It included four scenarios of play with Germans, Dutch, Belgians, French and the British all in play. Excellent ancient theme of war for the 70’s, a hexed based game.ĭunkirk: The Battle of France published by Guidon Games was a World War ll wargame. The 1971 version was published by Guidon until they went out of business then Avalon Hill took on the publishing. There have been a number of board games named Alexander the Great. See all Board Games Published in 1970 Here and Buying Options 1971 Board Games Alexander the Great (1971) There was various versions of the game available including the Ghost Castle UK version. It was a race game based on a haunted house theme. A team based game where the highest score wins with some bluffing involved that made Vector a lot of fun to play.Ī popular children’s board game of the 70’s ‘Which Witch?’ published by Milton and Bradley was suitable for kids aged 6 and up. Vector was an abstract game that became quite popular in the 1970’s for abstract strategy enthusiasts. Great classic abstract game.Īn abstract strategy game published by Milton and Bradley which plays out with posse and outlaw pegs on the board with the idea of the game is for the posse to corner the outlaw to win. You had to eliminate your opponents or capture the commander to win. The 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. Its replay value was great, and Wargame enthusiasts loved it! A tactical armored warfare game with many scenarios that can be played on the same board. Panzerblitz became very popular in the 70’s which was published by Avalon Hill. Games don’t get much simpler than this abstract game. Matchwitz is a version of a Chinese game named ‘NIM. This game was certainly popular with other versions/editions being published including the 1987 English third edition. Masterpiece was a bidding, auction and bluffing game published by Parker Brothers. You gotta capture your opponents brain in this game (not literally, of course). On the board there are arrows which are directions for where the next move should be taken. Great for kids that loved airplanes and which boys didn’t?Īll the Kings Men is a strategy chess like board game of the 70’s. It was a pretty simple roll and move type with elements to bring out the theme. If not, follow me on Twitter or on my Facebook page for continual postings.Air Charter, published by Waddingtons was a fun family and children’s game of the 70’s. If you’re at #SDCC this year, please stop by. That link is Īs always, I appreciate your interest in my creator-owned world, THE WASTED LANDS. I’m interested in your feedback and I thank you in advance for checking it out! And if you have time, please “Like” my Facebook fan page for THE WASTED LANDS. It’s a strategy board game and a trading card – best described as Risk-meets-Magic The Gathering, but not as fantasy-oriented. It’s also a great honor to be working with game designers Mike Bawden and Tim Bawden of Silent Gunfight, who are premiering the prototype to IRON WARS, a WASTED LANDS game at our Booth #4500, alongside Mike Kennedy and Elizabeth Kennedy of, who are publishing my RAIL: BROKEN THINGS – A Tale of the Wasted Lands graphic novel online for FREE here, so check it out! Here are some images of our new IRON WARS game for those of you who cannot be here to see it in person. As always, it’s great fun exhibiting at San Diego Comic-Con and seeing old friends and new friends.
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