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Black Friday board game deals are still here even though the big sale day is done and dusted, counting its victory points. We're seeing massive discounts across the board (no pun intended) on whatever tabletop experience takes your fancy heading into Cyber Monday. There are family-friendly classics, grand strategies, horror plays, and games from big names like Marvel and Star Wars... in fact, there are enough reductions that you could play whack-a-mole with them.

What's more, many of these price cuts are (nearly) at record lows and offer the kind of savings we've not seen since last year's holiday weekend.

OK, I know what you're thinking. Isn't the sale better known for TV discounts and laptop sales? Yes. However, Black Friday board game deals are something of a dark horse - they're surprisingly and consistently good. That's why the GamesRadar+ team and I are on hand to bring you the most tempting offers on the best board games. Because our bargain hunters have been covering the sale for years now, we've got a pretty good idea of what makes a worthwhile discount. Basically? If you're hoping to snag worthy Black Friday gaming deals, this is the place to be.

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Today's best Black Friday board game deals

Frosthaven | $250$204.46 at AmazonSave $45 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £249.99£185.95 at Zatu

Frosthaven | $250 $204.46 at Amazon
Save $45 - With nearly $50 off, this is a pretty sweet deal, even if it's not a record-low discount. Still, it's the lowest we've seen Frosthaven for months, so worth snapping up if you've been considering purchasing.

Buy it if:
✅ You're a Gloomhaven fan
✅ You like a mix of mystery and combat

Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer quicker games

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $204.46
💲 Target | $249.99

⭐ UK price: £249.99 £185.95 at Zatu

Mysterium | $54.99$34.99 at AmazonSave $20 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £39.99£29.95 at Zatu

Mysterium | $54.99 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The excellent co-op mystery game hasn't been cheaper in around a year, so this is a great Black Friday reduction despite not being a record-low price (which we haven't seen in 34 months, according to price-matching software).

Buy it if:
✅ You want a team game
✅ You love spooky games

Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer something more competitive

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $34.99
💲 Target | Unavailable

⭐ UK price: £39.99 £29.95 at Zatu

Star Wars: Rebellion | $109.99$98.99 at AmazonSave $11 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Chaos Cards

Star Wars: Rebellion | $109.99 $98.99 at Amazon
Save $11 - This is amongst the most well-respected Star Wars games around, and it's not been cheaper in roughly a year if my math is correct. It averages $100 as well, so this is a slightly better offer despite not being the lowest-ever price.

Buy it if:
✅ You enjoy grand strategy
✅ You want a galaxy-spanning game

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want something more focused

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $99.99
💲 Target | Unavailable

⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Chaos Cards

Arcs | $60$47.99 at Miniature MarketSave $12 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 OOSUK price: £46.16£45.79 at Magic Madhouse

Arcs | $60 $47.99 at Miniature Market
Save $12 - This new strategy game from the creators of Oath and Root is causing a lot of buzz, and I'm struggling to find it for any less than this. It's a great deal, on the whole!

Buy it if:
You want sprawling strategy
✅ You enjoyed Root and Oath

Don't buy it if:
You want a party game

Price check:
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Walmart | $61.95
💲 Amazon | OOS

UK price: £46.16 £45.79 at Magic Madhouse

Marvel Champions | $79.30$34.99 at AmazonSave $30 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £69.99£42.95 at Chaos Cards

Marvel Champions | $79.30 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Seeing as it hasn't been cheaper in around a year, I'd say this is one of the better Black Friday board game deals so far. Plus, this discount takes Marvel Champions to a single dollar away from its lowest-ever price.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a hobby game
✅ You adore all things Marvel

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't want to commit

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $41.99
💲 Target | $55.99

⭐ UK price: £69.99 £42.95 at Chaos Cards

King of Monster Island | $69.99$39.99 at AmazonSave $30 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £54.99£36.70 at Magic Madhouse

King of Monster Island | $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This follow-up to the excellent King of Tokyo and King of New York games has returned to its all-time low price, so 2024's Black Friday board game deals are off to a great start.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a lighthearted team game
✅ You love King of Tokyo

Don't buy it if:
❌ You didn't like King of Tokyo

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $44.99
💲 Miniature Market | $55.99

⭐ UK price: £54.99 £36.70 at Magic Madhouse

Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City | $109.99 $83.99 at AmazonSave $26 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £119.99 £84.99 at Zatu

Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City | $109.99 $83.99 at Amazon
Save $26 - Even though that isn't a record low price, it's only a couple of dollars off. It's still better than the batting average from what I can tell as well, making it worth considering at the very least.

Buy it if:
✅ You want more Cyberpunk
✅ You're a fan of branching narratives

Don't buy it if:
❌ Story-focused games aren't your jam

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $199.99
💲 Miniature Market | $87.99

⭐ UK price: £119.99 £84.99 at Zatu

Betrayal at House on the Hill | $55.99$29.99 at AmazonSave $25 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £44.99£41.45 at Zatu

Betrayal at House on the Hill | $55.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - It may not be a record low price, but it's not far off. (The lowest we've seen this third and latest edition of the game hit has been $23.39.) This game hasn't actually been so cheap in months, so the early Black Friday board game deals are coming out swinging.

Buy it if:
You want a horror game
✅ You love team games

Don't buy it if:
You want something quick

Price check:
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Walmart | $29.99
💲 Target | $39.19

UK price: £44.99 £41.45 at Zatu

Star Wars: Imperial Assault | $109.99$89.94 at AmazonSave $20 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Zatu

Star Wars: Imperial Assault | $109.99 $89.94 at Amazon
Save $20 - I've not seen Imperial Assault (an excellent dungeon-crawling RPG) for less in more than a year, so Black Friday is bringing the goods if you're a Star Wars fan.

Buy it if:
✅ You enjoy RPGs
✅ You like story-driven games

Don't buy it if:
❌ You can't commit to a campaign

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $109.99
💲 Target | Unavailable

⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Zatu

Horrified: Greek Monsters | $34.99$18.89 at TargetSave $16 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £39.99 £35.95 at Zatu Games

Horrified: Greek Monsters | $34.99 $18.89 at Target
Save $16 - Good news horror fans, we've got another spooky game on the list. Target isn't listing this as a deal, but it's the same price as Amazon's near record low, which is now out of stock. Now, this isn't the original version of Horrified, but this Greek Monsters edition is a steal this Black Friday.

Buy it if:
You enjoy horror games
✅ You are a bit of a Greek mythology lover

Don't buy it if:
You don't like cooperative strategy games

Price check:
💲
Miniature Market | $21.99
💲 Amazon | out of stock

UK price: £39.99 £35.95 at Zatu Games

Exit Advent Calendar 2024 | $49.95$34.99 at Miniature MarketSave $12 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £34.99£26.99 at Travelling Man

Exit Advent Calendar 2024 | $49.95 $34.99 at Miniature Market
Save $12 - Want to celebrate the leadup to Christmas a bit differently this year? This 2024 mystery game hasn't ever been cheaper than it is now.

Buy it if:
You enjoy mystery games
✅ You want a team game

Don't buy it if:
You don't like time pressure

Price check:
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Walmart | $37.24
💲 Amazon | $37.24

UK price: £34.99 £26.99 at Travelling Man

Fallout the game | $59.99 $52.99 at WalmartSave $7 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £69.99 £57.35 at Zatu Games

Fallout the game | $59.99 $52.99 at Walmart
Save $7 - This isn't a huge savings, but with Cyber Monday well on the way, it could drop even further. Although it's still a way off its lowest price of $28, this would make the perfect gift for any Fallout fan.

Buy it if:
You love Fallout and want to immerse yourself further into its apocalyptic world
✅ You like themed adventure games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Don't buy it if:
You'd rather leave Fallout for the screen

Price check:
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Amazon | $59.83
💲 Miniature Market | $55.99

UK price: £69.99 £57.35 at Zatu Games

Spy Alley | $50.00$31.99 at AmazonSave $18 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 Miniature Market: OOSUK price: Out of stock at OnBuy

Spy Alley | $50.00 $31.99 at Amazon
Save $18 - If you're looking for a family friendly game for your next game night then look no further. Despite being $5 off its lowest price, this is the cheapest Spy Alley has been all year.

Buy it if:
You're looking for a team game
✅ You've always wanted to be a PI or spy of sorts

Don't buy it if:
You have a terrible poker face and don't like games where you have to bluff or keep secrets

Price check:
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Walmart | $39.56
💲 Miniature Market: OOS

UK price: Out of stock at OnBuy

Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West | $119.99$89.99 at AmazonSave $30 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲

Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West | $119.99 $89.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This larger, more involved version of Ticket to Ride hasn't ever been cheaper and is still relatively new, so it's amongst the better board game deals I've seen for Black Friday.

Buy it if:
You want a long-term game
✅ You love Ticket to Ride but want more

Don't buy it if:
OG Ticket to Ride bores you

Price check:
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Walmart | $105.99
💲 Miniature Market | out of stock

⭐ UK price: £99.99 £69.99 at Zatu

Star Wars: Shatterpoint | $164.99$115.49 at TargetSave $49.50 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Magic Madhouse

Star Wars: Shatterpoint | $164.99 $115.49 at Target
Save $49.50 - This skirmish wargame is has been below $100 in the past, but this is still a good Black Friday board game deal, with a nice $50 discount.

Buy it if:
✅ You like high-speed wargames
✅ You love to paint miniatures

Don't buy it if:
❌ You aren't a fan of wargames

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $131.99
💲 Amazon | $131.99

⭐ UK price: Out of stock at Magic Madhouse

Everdell | $75.00$59.98 at AmazonSave $15 -  Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £60.73 £56.54 at Amazon

Everdell | $75.00 $59.98 at Amazon
Save $15 - This set did hit almost 50% off earlier today, the lowest we have ever seen Everdell on Amazon. So, keep an eye on this one when Cyber Monday rolls around.

Buy it if:
✅ You like fantasy games
✅ You love cute little woodland animals

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't have hours and hours to play

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $60
💲 Target | $60.99

⭐ UK price: £60.73 £56.54 at Amazon

Descent: Legends of the Dark | $174.95$118.99 at AmazonSave $56 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 OOSUK price: £174.99 £77.99 at 365 Games

Descent: Legends of the Dark | $174.95 $118.99 at Amazon
Save $56 - This epic adventure game has been cheaper before now, but that's still a big discount and around $5 off the average cost over the past few weeks.

Buy it if:
You want an epic adventure
✅ You love RPGs

Don't buy it if:
You want something quick

Price check:
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Walmart | $139.96
💲 Miniature Market | OOS

UK price: £174.99 £77.99 at 365 Games

Star Wars: Legion | $119.99$80.99 at AmazonSave $40 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £94.09£89.64 at Amazon

Star Wars: Legion | $119.99 $80.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - I've not seen the Legion beginner box fall to such a low price since October last year. If you want to build up a miniature Star Wars army for less, now's your chance.

Buy it if:
✅ You like large-scale wargames
✅ You enjoy painting miniatures

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want an up-to-date starter set

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $95.99
💲 Target | $95.99

⭐ UK price: £94.09 £89.64 at Amazon

Trekking The National Parks | $49.95$39.49 at AmazonSave $10 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:Miniature Market OOS | $50⭐ UK price: £73£39.99 at OnBuy

Trekking The National Parks | $49.95 $39.49 at Amazon
Save $10 - This award winning family game is the perfect addition to any board game collection, and is the original in a growing series. It is not at its lowest price of $30 yet, but still has time to drop further this Black Friday.

Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for an easy to learn game
✅ You love nature and animals

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a more competitive or party game

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $54.09
💲 Miniature Market OOS | $50

⭐ UK price: £73 £39.99 at OnBuy

Cartographers | $24.95$17.56 at WalmartSave $7 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £24.99£18.45 at Zatu

Cartographers | $24.95 $17.56 at Walmart
Save $7 - It may not be a record low price, but it is aggressively good in terms of how much this game normally costs. Indeed, it's usually closer to $20.

Buy it if:
You love maps
✅ You enjoy roll-and-writes

Don't buy it if:
You don't like fantasy

Price check:
💲
Amazon | $17.57
💲 Miniature Market | $17.99

UK price: £24.99 £18.45 at Zatu

Catan | $54.99$25.00 at AmazonSave $30 -Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £49.99£24.99 at Amazon

Catan | $54.99 $25.00 at Amazon
Save $30 - This classic should be in everyone's games cupboard, but if not, why not grab it this Black Friday for more than half price? This civilization building strategy game is just dollars away from its record low of $22, so by the way it's going, it could well reach a new low this weekend.

Buy it if:
You're looing for a game for the whole family
✅ You enjoy strategy games

Don't buy it if:
You don't like trading games

Price check:
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Walmart | $25.00
💲 Target | $25.49

UK price: £49.99 £24.99 at Amazon

Sheriff of Nottingham | $39.99$24.79 at AmazonSave $15 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: OOSat Amazon

Sheriff of Nottingham | $39.99 $24.79 at Amazon
Save $15 - Although it's not a record-low price yet, I reckon it'll be one to watch as the sale heats up. Last year, it dropped to $15.99 during the Black Friday board game deals...

Buy it if:
✅ You enjoy trading games
✅ You like wheeling and dealing

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't enjoy economics

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $34.95
💲 Target | $31.99

⭐ UK price:
OOS at Amazon

Pandemic World of Warcraft | $59.99 $32.48 at WalmartSave $27 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £59.99£33.99 at Amazon

Pandemic World of Warcraft | $59.99 $32.48 at Walmart
Save $27 - Here's another record-low price to kick off this year's Black Friday board game deals. The lowest price we'd seen before now was roughly $32.

Buy it if:
✅ You love WoW and Pandemic
✅ You want a gripping co-op game

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like OG Pandemic

Price check:
💲 Amazon | $39.99
💲 Miniature Market | $48.99

⭐ UK price: £59.99 £33.99 at Amazon

Scream the Game | $19.99 $8.99 at AmazonSave $11 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:Funko OOS | $19.99⭐ UK price: £17.00£13.99 at Amazon

Scream the Game | $19.99 $8.99 at Amazon
Save $11 - At under $10, this Scream game is a great little steal. This party game is new for 2024 so has only ever reached one previous low of $9.99, which was its introductory offer, and has just beat that.

Buy it if:
✅ You love the Scream movie franchise
✅ You're looking for a fun but spooky game to play with your friends

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like murder mystery games like Cluedo

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $14.19
💲 Funko OOS | $19.99

⭐ UK price: £17.00 £13.99 at Amazon

Jaipur | $24.99 $17.99 at AmazonSave $7 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £24.99£14.89 at Amazon

Jaipur | $24.99 $17.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - Now, this one may be a fast little 30-minute play, but it makes the perfect and easy to get into family board game for the festive season. This is not at its lowest price ever yet, and last Black Friday it reached $12.50, so keep an eye out for further discounts.

Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for a fun family game for the holidays but don't want to spend too much
✅ You want something a little less complicated

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a more challenging game

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $24.99
💲 Miniature Market | $19.99

⭐ UK price: £24.99 £14.89 at Amazon

Marvel Splendor | $49.99 $35 at AmazonSave $15 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £38.99£25.99 at Zatu Games

Marvel Splendor | $49.99 $35 at Amazon
Save $15 - Perfect for all you Avengers fans, this quick 30-minute Splendor Marvel edition is halfway to its lowest-ever price. So who knows, if you hold off a few days more you could get it for that low 2023 price of $15.

Buy it if:
✅ You're looking to expand your Marvel-themed board game collection
✅ You want a fun game for the whole family

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not a fan of the OG Splendor

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $35.00
💲 Miniature Market | $39.99

⭐ UK price: £38.99 £25.99 at Zatu Games

Eldritch Horror | $55.99 $39.99 at AmazonSave $20 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £47.26£42.26 at Amazon

Eldritch Horror | $55.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - We just had to include another horror game on here for you spooky fans looking to scare yourself silly this festive season. And with 30% off, this is almost at its lowest price ever.

Buy it if:
✅ You're into horror games
✅ You want to solve a mystery

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like games like Arkham Horror

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $59.95
💲 Miniature Market | $55.99

⭐ UK price: £47.26 £42.26 at Amazon

Cascadia | $39.99 $29.99 at WalmartSave $10 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £39.99 £34.50 at Magic Madhouse

Cascadia | $39.99 $29.99 at Walmart
Save $10 - This award-winner has just hit its lowest-ever price, so I'd say it's one of the better Black Friday board game deals so far as a result.

Buy it if:
✅ You enjoy games like Wingspan
✅ You love nature and animals

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a party game

Price check:
💲 Amazon | $29.99
💲 Miniature Market | out of stock

⭐ UK price: £39.99 £34.50 at Magic Madhouse

Skyrim - The Adventure Game | $139.99$92.35 at AmazonSave $46 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:OOS⭐ UK price: £152.99 £114.99 at Zatu

Skyrim - The Adventure Game | $139.99 $92.35 at Amazon
Save $46 - Fus-ro-discount! The tabletop spin-off has never been cheaper so far as I can tell from price-matching software, That makes now a good time to dive in.

Buy it if:
✅ You adore Elder Scrolls
✅ You're fed up of waiting for ES6

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want something simple

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $111.99
💲 Miniature Market | OOS

⭐ UK price: £152.99 £114.99 at Zatu

Spirit Island | $89.99$44.99 at AmazonSave $45 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:OOSOOS⭐ UK price: £89.99£75.99 at 365 Games

Spirit Island | $89.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $45 - This is a single dollar off the very well-regarded co-op game's lowest ever price, making it an excellent start to this year's Black Friday board game deals. It doesn't typically drop much below $60, so qualifies as a bargain.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a superb co-op game
✅ You want something deeper

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want something quick and easy

Price check:
💲 Walmart | OOS
💲 Miniature Market | OOS

⭐ UK price: £89.99 £75.99 at 365 Games

Betrayal Deck of Lost Souls | $19.99$14.79 at AmazonSave $5.21 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲 UK price: £19.99£14.49 at Zatu

Betrayal Deck of Lost Souls | $19.99 $14.79 at Amazon
Save $5.21 - At the start of Black Friday, this hit a record-low price. Now it has risen $6, we'd suggest keeping a look out for this one on Monday to see if it drops again.

Buy it if:
You want a quick, creepy game
✅ You love full Betrayal

Don't buy it if:
You're not a fan of the original

Price check:
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Walmart | $14.79
💲 Target | $19.99

UK price: £19.99 £14.49 at Zatu

Black Friday board game deals FAQ

Star Wars, Jurassic World, Sky Team, and Dune: Imperium - Uprising board games divided by white lines

(Image credit: Future)

When will Black Friday board game deals start?

Black Friday board game deals always take place after Thanksgiving and on the final Friday of November, so that means we'll be staring down the barrel of some discounts this November 29.

Still, you don't have to wait until then to get a good price cut. Board games enjoy reductions well before that point, as demonstrated by the current discounts and last year's sales starting at least a week ahead of Black Friday itself. They'll then roll into early December as Cyber Monday board game deals.

Where will the best Black Friday board game deals be?

Every retailer wants a slice of that Black Friday pie, so it's not surprising to see them all put on a mega-sale throughout November. And while most are pretty decent, some are better than others. I've rounded up the best ones here, including why you should check out their deals.

US
- Amazon:
The best for variety
- Miniature Market: Best for hobby games
- Target: Enjoys exclusive products
- Walmart: Good discounts on family games
- Best Buy: Decent for family games

UK
- Amazon:
Best for overall quality
- Magic Madhouse: Surprisingly good offers
- Zatu: Sales on hobby games
- Argos: Good for classic family games
- Very: Offers on family games
- John Lewis: Solid deals on hobby games

Should I wait until the Black Friday board game deals?

While I appreciate that it's an annoyingly vague answer, whether you should wait or not it depends on what you're looking for. Family-friendly games normally enjoy discounts all year round, and despite getting even better reductions at the end of November, you can still find a bargain if you jump the gun. (Though if you do, it's worth checking with price-comparison sites such as CamelCamelCamel to see if it's actually a good offer.)

Hobby games are a different story. These consistently hit all-time low prices during Black Friday, so I'd highly recommend waiting if you want anything like Spirit Island, Mansions of Madness, or Scythe. If the game's price normally hits or exceeds $80 / £80, you can be confident it'll get a decent - if brief - saving during the annual Black Friday board game deals.

What to expect from Black Friday board game deals 2024

Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Disney Villainous, and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion pieces divided by white lines

(Image credit: Future)

There's a lot of ground to cover when it comes to Black Friday board game deals, so what should you be looking out for? The team and I have been covering the sale for almost six years now, so we've built up our fair share of advice. You'll find these hints and tips below.

🎲 Hobby games will get the best deals
The 'best' deals tend to be on more expensive games for adults such as Wingspan, Mansions of Madness, or Twilight Imperium. Because these can cost up to $100 / £100 or more, being able to pick them up for less isn't an opportunity to miss. King of Monster Island tumbled by 50% last year, for example, as did Spirit Island. Gloomhaven (often considered to be one of the top board games for adults) also tumbled to its lowest ever price during 2021's Black Friday board game deals.

👪 Family games will fall in price, but not much more than any other time of year
Considering the sale's proximity to Christmas, board games for families such as Catan and Carcassonne are always worth keeping an eye on. They're always cheaper than normal in November and will go down very well if you're visiting loved ones over the Holiday season. We saw Catan's lowest ever price in 2021, for example. Equally, there was a huge drop on Pandemic in 2022. (It was less than $20.) However, it's worth pointing out that those games always seem to be on sale. Indeed, the discount you'll get during Black Friday isn't dissimilar to other year-round reductions.

💲 Coupons are worth looking out for
We saw a lot of offers get boosted by bonus reductions via Amazon last year if you ticked a box under the price. These provided some the best bargains that weren't matched again, so speed is of the essence. If you can be sure we've never seen a lower price via comparison sites like CamelCamelCamel, don't hesitate. That's the biggest takeaway I can give, actually. Even if a lowest-ever price emerges before Black Friday itself, it's worth striking right away. It's unlikely to get reduced any more, particularly if coupons such as the ones mentioned above are involved.


The November sales extravaganza isn't limited to board gaming, of course. We can expect some decent Dungeons and Dragons Black Friday deals along with Black Friday Pokemon card deals. A few good Black Friday Lego deals should be up for grabs, too.

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Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

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