The 1981 Origins Awards - Presented at Origins 1982

The Charles Roberts Awards

Best Pre-20th Century Boardgame of 1981
House Divided - GDW

Best 20th Century Boardgame of 1981
Wings

Best Science Fiction Boardgame of 1981
Car Wars - Steve Jackson Games

Best Fantasy Boardgame of 1981
Barbarian Prince - Heritage

Best Initial Release of a Boardgame of 1981
Iron Bottom Sound

Best Professional Boardgaming Magazine of 1981
Fire & Movement - Baron Publishing

Best Adventure Game for Home Computer of 1981
Eastern Front

Best Amateur Adventure Gaming Magazine of 1981
Journal of WWII Wargaming

Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame
Marc Miller

The H.G. Wells Awards

Best Historical Figure Series of 1981
Condotierra - Ral Partha

Best Fantasy or Science Fiction Figure Series of 1981
Dragonslayers & Travellers - Martian Metals

Best Vehicular Model Series of 1981
Micro Armor - GHQ

Best Miniatures Rules of 1981
Harpoon - Adventure Games Inc

Best Roleplaying Rules of 1981
Call of Cthulhu - Chaosium

Best Roleplaying Adventure of 1981
Thieves World - Chaosium

Best Professional Miniatures Magazine of 1981
Courier

Best Professional Roleplaying Magazine of 1981
Journal of the Travellers Aid Society - GDW

All Time Best Miniatures Rules for 20th Century Land Battles of 1981
Tacforce

All Time Best Miniatures Rules for Pre-20th Century Naval Battles of 1981
Ship O' The Line