1998 in games

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1998. For video games, see 1998 in [video gaming].

Game awards given in 1998

Spiel des Jahres: Elfenland - Alan R. Moon, Amigo Spiele
Games: ''Fossil''

Significant games-related events in 1998

Hasbro purchases the name "Avalon Hill", back inventory of that company, and rights to Avalon Hill titles for US$6 million.
Rio Grande Games founded.