Must-have board game deals for February 2025

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Tabletop gaming isn't the cheapest hobby, so board game deals are essential if you want to expand your collection without breaking the bank. To save you time as well as money, the GamesRadar+ team and I have rounded up the most tempting discounts of the month here.

In terms of my favorite discounts, this Life in Reterra reduction brings one of my top 2024 games to $14.99 at Target instead of $29.99. I think you'd struggle to find it cheaper, and it's amongst the best board games in my opinion. Similarly, another of the top board game deals this February would have to be TikTok sensation Blank Slate for $9.99 at Amazon rather than $24.99 (which is a record low price, if you're keeping score).

That's just the tip of the iceberg. Alongside these price-cuts, our experts and I have also included some tips further down the page to help you take advantage of any savings. What makes a good board game deal, and what should you look out for? Our team's been doing this for over six years, so we've got you covered with all the intel you could possibly need.

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This page's deals have been checked on 02/17/25 as part of our weekly updates, and new offers have been added to both the US and UK sections.

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Life in Reterra | $29.99 $14.99 at TargetSave $15 - Buy it if:✅ ✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

Life in Reterra | $29.99 $14.99 at Target
Save $15 - I can't say for certain whether this is the game's lowest ever price, but I have a suspicion it is. Considering how hard it is to get hold of, I highly recommend diving in while you can.

Buy it if:
You like lite strategy games
Your want something very replayable

Don't buy it if:
You're looking for high complexity

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Amazon | OOS

Blank Slate | $24.99$9.99 at AmazonSave $15 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

Blank Slate | $24.99 $9.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - This incredibly popular word-association game has never been cheaper, at least as far as I'm able to tell. That makes now a great time to dive in.

Buy it if:
You want a quick party game
✅ You like word games

Don't buy it if:
You want something deeper

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💲 Target | $9.99

Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance |$129.99$87.50 at AmazonSave $42 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance | $129.99 $87.50 at Amazon
Save $42 - Sound the record-low price alarm, because we've got one. This Zombicide-system game has only ever hit $95 before now, making this month's reduction a winner.

Buy it if:
✅ You like Zombicide games
✅ You're a Marvel fan

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't get on with Zombicide

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Walmart | $103.99

Elden Ring: Realm of the Grafted King | $199.99 $169.99 at Miniature MarketSave $30 - Buy it if:✅ ✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

Elden Ring: Realm of the Grafted King | $199.99 $169.99 at Miniature Market
Save $30 - I can't find this game anywhere else, so I'm going to assume that's its lowest ever price ahead of release. And if it isn't, it's probably not far off.

Buy it if:
You want a new obsession
You have a committed gaming group

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

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💲 Amazon | OOS

Snakesss | $19.99 $9.99 at AmazonSave $10 - Buy it if:✅ ✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

Snakesss | $19.99 $9.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - This social deduction game has never been cheaper, so anyone missing Traitors should dive right in. Before now, the lowest it got was $11.99.

Buy it if:
You want a family-friendly game
You'd rather have something quick

Don't buy it if:
You want something more involved

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💲 Walmart | $11.98

Tales: Couple Edition | $39$29.99 at AmazonSave $9Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Tales: Couple Edition | $39 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $9- It's not a record low price, but considering how it's the most romantic time of year, this is a great offer for February's board game deals.

Buy it if:
✅ You'd like to connect with your partner
✅ You're an introspective couple

Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd prefer to maintain an air of mystery

Price check:
💲 Tales | $32

UK board game deals

Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance | £49.99£40.10 at Magic MadhouseSave £18 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲

Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance | £49.99 £40.10 at Magic Madhouse
Save £18 - We've never seen this slimmed-down version of Marvel Zombies for less, and its previous record was around $47.

Buy it if:
You want a cool zombie/superhero mashup
✅ You love Zombicide

Don't buy it if:
You didn't like Zombicide

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Amazon | £47.66

Heat: Pedal to the Metal | £62.49£46.95 at ZatuSave £18 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:💲

Heat: Pedal to the Metal | £62.49 £46.95 at Zatu
Save £18 - This is just a few quid off the popular game's lowest ever price, so it's a bargain to kick off this month's board game deals.

Buy it if:
You wanna see what the fuss is about
✅ You like high-speed games

Don't buy it if:
You're not bothered by the theme

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Amazon | £50.15

Undaunted 2200: Callisto | £65£39.53 at ZatuSave £25 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

Undaunted 2200: Callisto | £65 £39.53 at Zatu
Save £25 - By my count, this highly-anticipated wargame hasn't ever been cheaper. Considering how it tops out at around £42 everywhere else, that's not bad going at all.

Buy it if:
You enjoy deep strategy games
✅ You love Undaunted and sci-fi

Don't buy it if:
You prefer historical settings

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💲 Amazon | £42.34

SETI | £67.49£54.95 at ZatuSave £12 - Buy it if:✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:

SETI | £67.49 £54.95 at Zatu
Save £12 - Want to save a little on one of the more popular new board games to hit in the last few months? This isn't a record low price, but it is the cheapest you'll find SETI for right now.

Buy it if:
You're fascinated by space
✅ You like strategy games

Don't buy it if:
You'd rather get a party game

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💲 Magic Madhouse | £58.40

How we find board game deals

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There are a lot of offers out there, so how can you be sure we're bringing you the very best discounts? Well, I'm glad you asked. The way in which we find board game deals is important to the GamesRadar+ team and I, and it's a similar methodology to how we test board games.

Here's a breakdown of how it all works:

🛒 We personally browse trusted retailers
Even though manufacturers and retailers will occasionally tip us off where a sale is concerned, the team and I usually find savings by browsing multiple, reliable stores on a daily basis. We're looking for offers we'd actually be interested in buying, because we figure they'll then be of interest to you too.

💲 We always use price-matching software
To make sure a deal is actually good or not, we run it through price comparison software such as CamelCamelCamel. That tells us everything from the item's average price, its lowest cost, and when it usually gets a saving.

🏪 We compare with rival retailers
Rather than calling it a day when we find a good board game deal, we'll always check in with competitors to see if you can get the same product for less elsewhere. You'll find comparisons in every deal block under the 'price check' section.

Board game deals FAQ

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How do I know if it's a good board game deal?

Board games are often discounted, and it isn't an average day in the office without something like Catan or Pandemic enjoying a reduction. However, that doesn't mean all board game deals are created equal. Most of the time, these 'savings' are actually pretty standard.

That makes it worth checking price history sites such as CamelCamelCamel to ensure you're getting maximum value for money. These will let you know a product's price history, its cheapest point, and what the average cost is. That helps give you a more rounded picture on whether a price cut is actually worthwhile.

That's certainly how the team and I identify good board game deals from week to week, and we'll also include this information in our write-ups.

Where will I find good board game deals?

If you're on the prowl for the most tempting board game deals, I'd always recommend starting with Amazon. While this may seem like a copout, the retail giant is consistently excellent where discounts (and variety) are concerned.

That doesn't mean you should ignore everything else, though. Small, independent stores like Miniature Market in the US or Magic Madhouse in the UK have a habit of sneaking solid prices through the door... especially where hobby games are concerned.

Here are the retailers I'd keep an eye on:

USA
- Amazon:
Best for variety
- Miniature Market: Brilliant for hobby or wargames
- Walmart: Good savings on family games
- Target: Stocks hobby and classic games

UK
- Amazon:
Most reliable for variety
- Magic Madhouse: Best for hobby games
- Zatu: Great across the board
- Very: Save on a wide range of games
- Wayland Games: Great for wargames
- John Lewis:
Classic family board games

Should you wait until Black Friday or Prime Day?

Although sales events like Black Friday and Prime Day are some of the best opportunities to save on board game deals, you don't need to hold off until they roll around. That's because you can snag some truly excellent offers (with a few lowest-ever prices) from week to week if you know where to look. While the biggest hobby games such as Twilight Imperium are unlikely to hit record lows until tentpole sales including the annual Black Friday board game deals or Prime Day board game deals, plenty of other great games get aggressive discounts all year round.

The key is making sure you're actually getting a good discount... hence why I'll always recommend running a product through free price comparison software like CamelCamelCamel. They'll tell you a product's average sale value, its biggest discount to date, and whether this particular offer is worth your time.


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I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and now manage GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage. You'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news.

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