1989 in games

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and tabletop role-playing games published in 1989. For video games, see 1989 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1989
• BattleTroops

• Cyberspace (role-playing game)

• HeroQuest

• Prince Valiant (role-playing game)

• Quicksand

• Red Storm Rising

• Shadowrun (role-playing game)

• Taboo

• Teenagers from Outer Space (2nd edition)

Game awards given in 1989

 * Spiel des Jahres: Café International

Significant games-related events in 1989

 * Coleco declares bankruptcy, and is acquired by Hasbro.