Top Five Vintage 1970s Out of Print Board Games

The 1970s spawned a number of great board games and genres. Mastermind, Uno, and Dungeons and Dragons are just a few of the classic board games that debuted during the 70s and are still around today. Not all great board games from the 1970s are still in print, however. Here are some vintage board games that are out of print, but worth playing.

Superfection

By Lakeside, introduced in 1975. While its less interesting cousin, Perfection, is still made by Milton Bradley, this version is out of production. It's a one-player game involving pieces in bright '70s vintage colors that must be fitted together in a race against time. Lose the race, and there's an incredible jolt when the pieces all pop up. Copies of this classic game retail for about $10 on Ebay.

Square Off

A great puzzle game introduced by Parker Brothers in 1972. This vintage game features a double-sided board with identical sliding tile puzzles. Players must quickly rearrange tiles to create a path from point A to point B. Easy to learn, and a combination of luck and skill. The box features classic 70's graphics. A new copy can sell for as much as $35.

The Six Million Dollar Man Game

A TV tie-in board game for 1970s junkies, what this game lacks in playability and excitement it makes up for in kitsch and retro appeal. A fairly straightforward board game, but Power Cards increase the players' bionic powers, and occasionally players can have a bionic battle. The first to complete a set of missions is pronounced the "Real Steve Austin." Copies in good condition sell for $10-$15.

Kingmaker

In 1974 Avalon Hill released Kingmaker, an introduction for many to strategic war games. A great-looking game with beautiful game pieces with heraldic symbols and a game board with a strategic map of England. The War of the Roses was complicated, and the thick rule book was printed in tiny print. Any board game junkie will get misty-eyed if you mention Kingmaker in conversation. Copies in good condition are selling for $100 and up.

1829

Truly the creation of a new game genre, this classic board game was the first in the genre of 18xx railway games. It was designed by Francis Tresham and introduced in 1974 by Hartland Trefoil. Players compete to build railroads and transport goods across southern England. While it has some flaws in play, this vintage game can take the credit for being the original railway game and the inspiration for Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon series. This game sells for $125 and up, and is difficult to find.

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