The ’70s brought us more than just bell bottoms and tie-dye. Board games thrived as family and friends lived a simpler life. People weren’t glued to their screens with ears listening out for the next social media ping.
The 1970s wasn’t all dancing queens and disco fever, though. The great inflation caused hardship and the Vietnam War brought heartache. Board games, like always, were a wonderful form of escapism. Being able to venture into imaginary worlds with your friends and family.
Nowadays, these 70’s board games remain popular for their nostalgia and retro look. Board games like Cluedo, Battle Ship, and Mystery Date have had a well-deserved revival.
If you don’t know much about this groovy decade, fear not, there are enlightening trivia games. Learn about peace and love, disco balls, and lava lamps.
So, why not put on some ABBA and play some of the best 1970s board games! We assure you, these games are ‘far out man’.
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We hope you enjoyed our list of the best 70s board games and card games! These games will take you back to the groovy days of free love and disco fever. Which of the games on this list have you tried? Did we miss any of your favorites? Drop a comment below and let us know! We’d love to hear from you.
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Kendra has always been a hardcore fantasy nerd. Growing up in the worlds of Tolkien, Sanderson, Jordan, and Abercrombie, DnD & board games just came naturally. She and her husband, Bryan, started GameCows.com in 2018 as a fun passion project that just took over their lives. An avid board gamer since childhood and chronic DnD chronicler for more than two decades, she loves to play, write, travel, and learn dead languages. She is also a professional content writer at SlashGear.com