1996 in games

Overview of the events of 1996 in games
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This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1996. For video games, see 1996 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1996

Game awards given in 1996

  • Origins Awards (for 1995):
    • Best Card Game: Middle-earth: The Wizards
    • Best Fantasy or Science-Fiction Board Game: Dragon Dice
    • Best Graphic Presentation of a Board Game: RoboRally - Armed and Dangerous
    • Best Miniatures Rules: Warzone - A Fast & Furious Miniatures Battle Game
    • Best Modern-Day Board Game: Empire of the Rising Sun
    • Best Pre-20th Century Board Game (tie): Colonial Diplomacy, Three Days of Gettysburg
    • Best Roleplaying Rules: Mage: The Ascension (2nd edition)
    • Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame
  • Games: 25 Words or Less

Significant games-related events of 1996

See also