see also: 1985 in games, 1987 in games

This page lists board and card games, wargames, miniatures games, and table-top role-playing games published in 1986. For video and console games, see 1986 in video gaming.

Games released or invented in 1986

Game awards given in 1986

• Spiel des Jahres: Top Secret Spies (German title is Heimlich and Co.)

Significant games-related events in 1986

• Coleco purchases Selchow and Righter for US$75 million.

See also

• 1986 in video gaming