2008 in games
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- see also: 2007 in games, 2009 in games
This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and table-top role-playing games published in 2008. For video and console games, see 2008 in video gaming.
[edit] Games released or invented in 2008
[edit] Game awards given in 2008
- Spiel des Jahres: Keltis
- Spiel des Jahres special prize for Best complex game: Agricola
- Kinderspiel des Jahres: Wer war’s?
- Mensa Select: AmuseAmaze, Eye Know, Jumbulaya, Pixel, Tiki Topple
[edit] Significant games-related events in 2008
- Cranium, Inc. purchased by Hasbro for US$77.5 million.
[edit] Death
| Date | Name | Age | Notability |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Gary Gygax | 69 | co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons |
