This page lists board and card games, wargames, and miniatures games published in 1973. For video games, see 1973 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1973

Significant games-related events of 1973

• Game Designers' Workshop founded.
• TSR, Inc. founded. TSR will later release Dungeons & Dragons, the first role-playing game.

See also

• 1973 in video gaming