Black Friday board game deals 2023 - the best discounts still available
This year’s Black Friday board game deals may have concluded but we’re still seeing savings
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1.Quick links2.Top picks3.Two player4.Family5.Classics6.Great for kids7.Card games8.Video game adaptations9.UK deals10.FAQs11:Last year’s deals
Black Friday board game deals have technically come to an end, as has Black Friday. However, that’s not to say discounts have completely dried up. Quite the contrary, actually, and we are still seeing a fair few discounts available on a variety of products ahead of theCyber Monday board dealswe are anticipating.
We have been seeing some fantasticBlack Friday gaming dealsall around, and the Black Friday board game deals have been no different this year. With great price cuts across the board, there’s been something for everyone. Because of this, we are also anticipating a lot fromCyber Monday gaming dealswhich are set to arrive soon.
Many of these will also make for fantastic Christmas presents or just a great gift for yourself. While we usually see great deals on board games during sales periods like these, that doesn’t mean you should pass all these discounts up, as it will probably be a while until we see savings like this again. We’ve gathered all the remaining Black Friday board game deals here in one place to make things easier for you. This list includes all the best and most iconic board games at fantastic prices, so you don’t have to break a sweat searching them out for yourself.
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Black Friday board game deals - top picks
Ticket To Ride:was $54.99now$27.47 at AmazonSave $27 -Ticket To Ride is a wonderful, ever-popular game where you play as rival railway builders attempting to link major American cities together. Right now, this fan-favorite board game is down to its lowest ever Amazon price.
Price check:Walmart - $27.47
Mysterium:was $54.99now$34.49 at AmazonSave $20 -This is a tremendous saving on one of the best mystery board games out there right now. This co-operative board game will have players work together to solve a 45-minute paranormal investigation.
Price check:Walmart - $34.99
Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition:was $109.99now$81.99 at WalmartSave $21 -A Fantasy Flight co-op classic,Mansions of Madness,is an app-driven board game that has players solve mysteries and survive the terrors of a haunted mansion. With a 2-3 hour playtime, bring some snacks and get comfy!
Price check:Amazon - $87.59
Cosmic Encounter:was $69.99now$55.99 at AmazonSave $14 -This wonderful sci-fi strategy adventure has you and your friends building massive galactic empires. You’ll choose an alien race and strive for its survival across this 1-2 hour adventure.
Price check:Walmart - $55.99
Black Friday board game deals for two players
7 Wonders Duel:was $29.99now$21.99 at AmazonSave $8 -Looking for a short-form competitive game for two players?7 Wonders Duelis a fiercely competitive board game that has you invest in your empire and wage war against your opponent.
Price check:Walmart - $21.99
Jaipur:was $24.99now$12.50 at AmazonSave $12 -Two players battle it out in order to become the Maharaja’s go-to trader. Jaipur is easy to pick up and learn, but deceptively tricky to master with hundreds of in-depth strategies in play.
Price check:Walmart - $28
Black Friday board game deals for families
Azul:was $39.99 now$20 at AmazonSave $20 -Azulis an excellent tile-placing game that’s perfect for family gatherings. Featuring superbly crafted pieces, it’s a gorgeous-looking game, too. Right now, it’s just a few bucks shy of its record-low Amazon price.
Price check:Walmart - $21.70
Monopoly:was $21.99 now$9.99 at AmazonSave $12 -There’s not much you can say about Monopoly that hasn’t been already, other than that this is an excellent discount for one of the most well-known family-oriented games ever made.
Price check:Walmart - $14.97
Hues and Cues:was $24.99 now$20.99 at AmazonSave $4 -Hues and Cuesis a wonderful color guessing game for all the family. Using one or two word cues, you’ll have folks guessing colors based on the clues you’ve provided.
Price check:Walmart - $20.99
Tapple:was $21.99 now$14.97 at AmazonSave $7 -Tappleis an extremely fun and tactile word game for all the family. Choose a category, then race against the timer to enter a relevant answer with the remaining tiles available.
Price check:Walmart - $14.97
Splendor:was $44.99 now$20 at AmazonSave $25 -This is a fantastic half-price discount forSplendor,a family-focused strategy game that has you competing to run the most prestigious jewelry business in Europe.
Price check:Walmart - $22.61
Black Friday board game deals - classics
Connect 4:was $11.99 now$7.49 at AmazonSave $4 -Connect 4requires no introduction; being one of the most iconic two-player games of all time, it’s currently available for less than $10 at Amazon.
Price check:Walmart - $8.99
Clue:was $21.99 now$16.47 at AmazonSave $6 -Easily one of the most fun and accessible board games out there,Cluehas you sleuthing with friends and family to discover who murdered the owner of a mansion estate.
Price check:Walmart - $16.47
Jenga:was $15.99 now$7.99 at AmazonSave $8 -Everyone should really haveJengaon hand. Perhaps one of the most moreish games out there, it’s a steal at less than $10 at Amazon right now.
Price check:Walmart - $12.56
Sorry!:was $11.99 now$4.99 at AmazonSave $7 -The classic board gameSorry!is now down to less than five bucks at Amazon. It’s simple fun for all the family.
Price check:Target - $9.99
Black Friday board game deals for kids
Hedbanz 2nd Edition:was $16.99 now$8.50 at AmazonSave $8 -Hedbanzis a quirky game that kids will love. It’s a guessing game that involves players strapping headbands to their heads, attached with a clue that they must ask yes or no-style questions to guess right.
Price check:Target - $8.50
Pop-o-Matic Trouble:was $11.99 now$9.97 at AmazonSave $2 -Troubleis a cheap and cheerful way to keep young kids occupied for less than ten bucks, and they’ll have great fun with the classic spring-loaded bubble dice mechanism at the center of the board.
Price check:Walmart - $9.97
Jumanji Real Wooden Box Edition:was $19.99now$10 at AmazonSave $10 -You’re not going to get sucked into this game, but it is a premium-feeling wooden box rather than a simple plastic fold-out piece like most games of this price range. Show your kids the film over the holidays, then whack the game out for maximum effect.
Price check:Walmart - $16
Black Friday board game deals - card games
Codenames:was $24.99 now$12.39 at AmazonSave $13 -This deceptively simple word association party game has you playing as two rival teams of spies. Guess the secret codes and pick up all your cards before your opponents, but don’t pick the “assassin” card!
Price check:Target - $12.39
Zombie Kittens:was $20.99 now$10.49 at AmazonSave $10 -A fantastically tongue-in-cheek card game that sees up to five players trying to avoid becoming a zombie. If you end up exploding, it’s not over, as you’re able to torment players from beyond the grave.
Price check:Walmart - $15
Bicycle Standard Rider Back Playing Cards:was $7.99 now$5.29 at AmazonSave $3 -You’re getting two decks of standard playing cards here. Not much else to say! This is an excellent price, though, if you’re after some spare decks for general play.
Price check:Target - $5.29
Mattel Card Game Set:was $28.99 now$23.90 at AmazonSave $5 -This pack is fantastic value, bundling Uno, Skip-Bo and Phase 10 card games into one wallet-friendly set.
Black Friday board game deals - video game adaptations
Fallout The Board Game:was $69.99 now$44.49 at AmazonSave $25 -Based onFallout 3, Fallout the Board Gametakes players back to the Capital Wasteland of Washington D.C. There, players will compete to strengthen their characters and explore the map, dealing with hazardous creatures and factions along the way.
Price check:Walmart - $55.99
Uno Minecraft:was $17.22 now$10.99 at AmazonSave $6 -Exclusive to Amazon, thisMinecraftversion of Uno is similar to the base game, adding in themed cards and a new rule to help spice things up. It also comes with a lovely storage tin.
Monopoly Flip Edition: Fortnite:was $24.99 now$18.17 at AmazonSave $7 -Monopoly Flip Editionadds some extra dimensions to the classic game, allowing players to flip sections of the board to reveal new locations and opportunities for investment. TheFortnitetheme means fans of the game will get to visit iconic locations from the battle royale’s island setting.
Price check:Walmart - $18.17
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition:was $29.99 now$21.99 at AmazonSave $8 -Need more plumbers in your life afterSuper Mario Bros. Wonder?This Mario-themed variant ofThe Game of Lifeadds a touch of Nintendo charm to the classic board game. Save an extra $4 at Amazon by applying the promotional code before checkout, too!
Price check:Walmart - $21.99
Pac-Man Board Game:was $19.99 now$15.18 at AmazonSave $5 -The Pac-Man board game is surprisingly faithful to the famous arcade title. As the titular yellow hero, you’ll potter about the map collecting dots while other players, taking control of the ghosts, will aim to prevent that from happening.
Price check:Walmart - $15.18
The best Black Friday board game deals in the UK
Ticket To Ride:was £39.99now£23.99 at AmazonSave £16 -Ticket To Ride is a wonderful, ever-popular game where you play as rival railway builders attempting to link major American cities together. This is a superb low price for the UK, and well worth jumping on ahead of the Black Friday rush.
Price check:Smyths Toys - £29.99
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion:was £49.99now£44.29 at AmazonSave £5 -Gloomhaven’s Jaws of the Lionstandalone version is enjoying a strong £10 discount at Travelling Man, beating out other popular retailers in the UK.
Rivals for Catan Deluxe:was £39.99now£25.31 at AmazonSave £14 -This is a very impressive saving on theRivals for Catan Deluxeedition board game. This isn’t quite Amazon’s lowest-ever price for the card game, but it’s close.
Carcassonne:was £36.99now£25.49 at AmazonSave £11 -Legendary city-building board gameCarcassonnehas a solid discount right now at John Lewis, beating out Amazon’s low price by a good margin, too.
Price check:John Lewis - £27.74
Monopoly:was £24.99 now£14.99 at AmazonSave £10 -Another strong discount forMonopolyin the UK. If you’ve somehow avoided picking up this business management board game, this is a great price to do so!
Price check:Smyths Toys - £14.99
Jenga:was £17.99 now£10 at AmazonSave £8 -A superb near-half-price deal forJengain the UK. As one of the best family board game experiences out there, it comes highly recommended from us at less than £10.
Price check:Argos - £18
Black Friday board game deals FAQs
When do Black Friday board game deals end?
Black Friday board game deals will run throughout November 24, so we’ve already seen the bulk of the discounts we’re bound to see this year. But, we’ve still got Cyber Monday on November 27 for those who may have missed out on the main event.
Where should I shop for the best Black Friday board game deals?
While Amazon is usually going to be your first port of call, unlike Prime Day, it’s not the only game in town when it comes to hosting fantastic Black Friday board game deals. Refer to the list below for all the best retailers to shop at:
US
Amazon:wide range of board games, typically with the best discountsWalmart:often price-matches Amazon on the best board gamesTarget:stocks the best board games at similarly low pricesGameStop:gaming and anime-themed board games at discounted ratesBest Buy:light on board games, but has Arcade1Up cabinets in stock
UK
Amazon:every board game you could want, usually at lowest priceGame:superb for video game-themed board gamesArgos:top rates on kid-friendly board gamesVery:a great choice for licensed board gamesJohn Lewis:big on family-friendly board games and a few classics
Last year’s best Black Friday board game deals
Want a better idea of what to expect for the Black Friday board game deals? Below, we’ve compiled a list of all the best discounts from last year’s sales event. Do keep in mind that the following deals are no longer live, though.
Ticket To Ride train adventure game:was $47.99Now $29.99 at WalmartTicket To Ride is a wonderful, ever-popular game where you play as rival railway builders attempting to link major American cities together. It’s easy to learn and devious to play, like all the best games, and you can save almost $20.
Settlers of Catan:was $47.99Now $39.99 at WalmartCatan is a classic strategy game and a favorite the world over. Games often take hours, so it’s not one for a quick session, but if you like dedicating an afternoon to a board game, this is the perfect way to spend a lazy Thanksgiving weekend with your friends.
Codenames Pictures:was $19.97Now $14.98 at WalmartThis deceptively simple word association party game has you playing as two rival teams of spies. Guess the secret codes and pick up all your cards before your opponents, but don’t pick the “assassin” card! A great casual game to play after Thanksgiving dinner.
Squid Game:was $24.99now 18.92 at WalmartA game for 3-6 players, replicate the hit TV show (without all the gruesome death) with tabletop versions of some of the show’s games, like Red Light Green Light, Tug of War and more. A great buy for serious Squid Game fans.
Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set:was $17.41Now $14.42 at WalmartThe already-discounted D&D starter set is now reduced even further. You get a rulebook, six dice, and an adventure with around 20 hours' worth of content perfect for budding adventurers.
Pop-o-Matic Trouble:was $11.99Now $6.00 at WalmartHalf-price Trouble is a cheap and cheerful way to keep young kids occupied for just a few dollars, and they’ll have great fun with the classic spring-loaded bubble dice mechanism at the center of the board.
Clue:was $11.99Now $6.00 at WalmartAnother half-price classic, Clue is a sure-fire way to entertain the whole family (provided the kids are over eight) as you work against each other to solve the murder mystery. Was it Professor Plum in the library with the candlestick? Get it to find out.
Monopoly:was $19.99Now $16.34 at WalmartAlmost every household has a game of Monopoly. If yours doesn’t yet, you can save a few dollars on this classic Christmas argument-starter which now has updated Community Chest cards voted for by players.
Jumanji Real Wooden Box Edition:was $19.99Now $15.93 at WalmartYou’re not going to get sucked into this game, but it is a premium-feeling wooden box rather than a simple plastic fold-out piece like most games of this price range. Show your kids the film over the holidays, then whack the game out for maximum effect.
For even more early looks at Black Friday, consider browsing our guides toBlack Friday Warhammer deals, as well as ourBlack Friday Xbox Series X deals.
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