Prime Day board game deals 2021

Prime Day board game deals are usually worth getting excited over, and 2021 shouldn't be any different. With offers on everything from strategy classics to RPG favorites, there's an opportunity to save cash on plenty of must-have games.

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Although there are plenty of offers now, expect the main wave of Amazon Prime Day board game deals to land on June 21 and 22. That means you have plenty of time to save for discounts on the best board games.

In terms of what's available, Amazon Prime Day board game deals leave no stone unturned - you can expect reductions on board games for 2 players, board games for kids, the best cooperative board games, and more. Because coronavirus restrictions are set to ease soon, you may even be able to enjoy playing them in a group with others.

Speaking of which, there will be plenty of board games for adults and board games for families on offer if you want to put together a games night when it's safe to do so. These are almost always crowd-pleasures, and they consistently get reduced over the course of the Amazon Prime Day board game deals.

Prime Day board game deals - current offers

Ticket to Ride Europe: 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition | $100 $80 at Amazon US
Ticket to Ride is one of the best tabletop experiences out there, so it's no surprise that the franchise is being honored with this 15th anniversary set with unique tokens and storage. It's a real beauty - the collectible tins you can put all the game's pieces into are particularly lovely. Well worth a look, particularly with that discount. Releases June 25.

Catan | $55 $44 at Amazon US / £39 £32 at Amazon UK
This accessible strategy game has tumbled in price ahead of the Prime Day board game deals, and that's attention-grabbing in itself. Catan challenges you to settle a deserted island and create a kingdom of your own, but you'll need to think carefully about where you set up - resources are finite, and you'll have to trade with other players to get what you're missing. It's comfortably one of the best classic board games, so we'd recommend taking advantage of that discount.

Pandemic | $45 $25 at Amazon US / £35 £25 at Amazon UK
Although it hits a little closer to home nowadays, Pandemic is still a fantastic game that we'd highly recommend (plus, being able to kick a pandemic's butt - even if it's only on the tabletop - is therapeutic). This is the perfect co-op experience with loads of replayability, so seeing it this cheap is a bargain. Check out our Pandemic board game review for more info on why it's worth your time.

Disney Villainous | $40 $34 at Amazon US / £35 £34 at Amazon UK
If you want a competitive board game and you love Disney, Villainous is made for you. It allows players to take control of classic baddies like Maleficent or Jafar and make their evil dreams come true. Thanks to amazing production values, it's also stunning to look at. If you want to see more, don't forget to check in with our Disney Villainous review.

Monikers | $40 $34 at Amazon US / £48 at Amazon UK
This one's exactly the sort of thing you need for a post-coronavirus get-together. As a cross between charades and a more traditional word game, Monikers tasks players with guessing a name on a card - except it gets progressively harder over time. In the first round you can say anything to help your team, but in the second, you can only use one word. And in the third round? You've got to act it out. It's all kinds of daft and is brilliant as a result.

Gloomhaven | $140 $108 at Amazon US / £140 £103 at Amazon UK
If you want the ultimate RPG board game, it's Gloomhaven. This is a fantastically immersive experience with long-term consequences from one session to another, secret components, and more. It's been topping best-of lists for years, and for good reason - it rivals some of the best tabletop RPGs in terms of scope.

Scythe | $90 $67 at Amazon US / £65 at Amazon UK
What makes everything better? Robots. That's the logic of Scythe, an engine-building game set in an alternate 1920s Europe where mech warfare dominates. Allowing you to nurture your own faction to greatness, its mechanics don't rely on chance and instead emphasise strategy. It's a must-have, particularly at that reduced price.

Ticket to Ride | $55 $41 at Amazon US / £40 £23 at Amazon UK
Ticket to Ride is a stone-cold classic, and it's one of the most chilled-out games on this list. You're tasked with building a railway across America and completing certain routes, but you'll need to wrestle with other players for control of the most lucrative ones. Want to try something different, on the other hand? The European version is $34 in the US instead of $55 and £31 in the UK.

Wavelength | $40 $35 at Amazon US / £30 £27 at Amazon UK
This one's downright weird, and that's what makes it such a hit. Describing itself as a 'telepathic party game', it challenges teams to guess where a target is hidden under a screen - but they can only use clues like 'hot' and 'cold' to figure out where it is. Whoever is closest gets the point. It's silly fun, and well worth a look.

Twilight Imperium | $150 $120 at Amazon US / £150 £108 at Amazon UK
Alright, so it's not a massive saving. But the Twilight Imperium game has always been pretty expensive, so any money off we can get is worthy of note. Plus, it's worth the cash. This one is an epic strategy game that allows you to create your own intergalactic space opera, and it's a beloved classic.

King of Tokyo | $43 $32 at Amazon US / £29 £28 at Amazon UK
This awesome dice board game is based on the likes of Godzilla and King Kong, and it's tongue-in-cheek fun as a result. It's also surprisingly easy to get into. That makes it a good fit for most ages, and it's also great for two players or more.

Fallout | $60 $39 at Amazon US / £47 at Amazon UK
Head to the wasteland in this tabletop version of the beloved video game series. As an RPG, it allows you to explore post-apocalyptic America whilst completing quests, building up a reputation with various factions, and collecting shiny, shiny loot. Perfect for Fallout fans.

Splendor | $45 $30 at Amazon US / £32 £23 at Amazon UK
Want a strategy game you can get your teeth into but is still accessible enough not to scare everyone else away? Splendor fits the bill nicely. Your job is to create Renaissance Europe’s best jewellery business through trade, mining, or cunning, and whoever is the most successful wins. It's easy to learn and also pretty quick - it only takes half an hour to complete.

Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth | $100 $69 at Amazon US / £77 £75 at Amazon UK
You can head to Middle-Earth for your own adventure in this expansive board game. It allows you to quest through the world of Lord of the Rings with some of its most beloved characters. This co-op journey features detailed miniatures and a companion app that dictates what happens next.

Prime Day deals - card games

Sushi Go! | $15 $9 at Amazon US / £12 at Amazon UK
For anyone hunting down the perfect card for kids, Sushi Go! is perfect. Accessible, easy to learn, and very quick, it's a delightful distraction where anything can happen. In fact, it's an essential purchase that deserves to be in everyone's collection.

Exploding Kittens | $20 $18 on Amazon US / £20 £10 at Amazon UK
This delightfully wacky game is easy to pick up and a real laugh as well. A "highly strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian roulette," Exploding Kittens is a must-have for parties and get-togethers. Because it's short and sweet, it's also the perfect warm-up game before something more tactical.

Hocus Pocus | $20 $18 on Amazon US / £25 £13 at Amazon UK
Although it's set during Halloween, you don't have to wait until the witching hour to enjoy this one - as we mentioned in our Hocus Pocus board game review, it's a challenging yet engrossing co-op experience for the whole year 'round. It's got some really unique mechanics as well, so there's a lot to get your teeth into.

Boss Monster | $25 $16 at Amazon US / £25 £24 at Amazon UK
Besides being a nostalgia trip for fans of old RPG video games, this card game is fantastic in terms of its core idea; you're in charge of a classic side-scrolling dungeon and must lure adventurers to their doom with treasure. It's quick, easy to get your head around, and full of fun nods to the roleplaying games of days gone by. A must-have.

Gloom | $25 $20 at Amazon US / £25 £20 at Amazon UK
Ah, Gloom - the wonderfully miserable and hilariously bleak card game where you must make your family as unhappy as possible. It's basically like stepping inside a Tim Burton movie, and it's a delight. It's also a great pallet cleanser from some of the more traditional games on this list.

Arkham Horror: The Card Game | $45 $32 at Amazon US / £35 £33 at Amazon UK
Arkham Horror is a classic, and this card game adaptation makes it more accessible than ever. You're tasked with stopping an invasion of Lovecraftian horrors from pouring into our world, and it's got just the right atmosphere for a horror-themed games night.

Prime Day deals - Dungeons & Dragons

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft | $50 $30 at Amazon US / £35 £30 at Amazon UK
Much like other releases for D&D in the last few months, Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft is an essential purchase for Dungeon Masters that want to explore horror-themed settings. Looking for one of the best Dungeons and Dragons books? This is definitely a contender.

Player's Handbook | $50 $31 at Amazon US / £34 £27 at Amazon UK
For those who are new to Dungeons and Dragons, the Player's Handbook is an must-buy product. It expands upon character creation, classes, and more covered in the free basic rules, and it provides a load more detail on gameplay in general. That includes everything from activities between adventures to building a settlement for you and your party.

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything | $50 $28 at Amazon US / £42 £27 at Amazon UK
If there's a book that changed everything for D&D in recent years, it'd be this one. Like we said in our Tasha's Cauldron of Everything review, new subclasses and race options reinvigorate the game. It's an essential purchase because of that, particularly at that discounted price.

Dungeon Master's Guide | $50 $25 at Amazon US / £42 £29 at Amazon UK
If you're hoping to run your own games, you definitely need to pick up the Dungeon Master's Guide. It's got everything you need to build your own world, campaigns, NPCs, dungeons, pantheons, currencies, magical items, and storylines. An utterly essential purchase, and one you won't regret.

Candlekeep Mysteries | $50 $30 at Amazon US / £36 £31 at Amazon UK
The latest entry in the D&D adventures catalogue has been creating waves recently. Why? It's one of the best releases in years. Inventive, clever, and easy to run, this book is perfect for time-strapped Dungeon Masters. You can find out more in our Candlekeep Mysteries review.

Monster Manual | $50 $27 at Amazon US / £39 £32 at Amazon UK
The Monster Manual is another essential buy if you're going to be running your own games - it gives you a load of cool creatures to choose from, and they range from classic undead to more unusual choices like the owlbear. It's a great place to start, particularly if you're new to Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebooks Gift Set | $170 $92 at Amazon US / £90 at Amazon UK
If you want to get started with D&D, this is the ultimate bundle for you. It crams in the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual along with a special foil covers, a slipcase, and a dungeon master's screen. At a massive $78 less than normal, it's a real bargain.

D&D dice sale

Polyhedral dice bundle (5 sets) with pouches | $20 $9.99 at Amazon US
If you want enough dice to get the whole crew ready to roll, look no further. This bundle includes five sets of seven polyhedral dice; best of all, each set has its own distinct look and included pouch, so there's no worry of mixing them up.

Antique iron-styled metal dice | $20 $13 at Amazon US
Give your rolls some extra oomph by picking up this set of all-metal dice, with a lovely aesthetic inspired by antique iron. The standard sale price is a fair bit higher, so don't miss this saving.

Prime Day deals - tabletop RPGs

Starfinder | $50 $34 at Amazon US / £54 £51 at Amazon UK
D&D's biggest competitor isn't limited to fantasy; Starfinder is Pathfinder's sci-fi sibling, and it allows you to adventure through the depths of space. This is a great price for it in the US, so don't miss out.

Cyberpunk Red: Jumpstart Kit | $30 $22 at Amazon US / £37 £25 at Amazon UK
Although the video game made a lot of headlines last year, it wasn't the first Cyberpunk product. In fact, it's just one part of a franchise that's been going for decades. The latest edition of the TRPG that inspired it all is Cyberpunk Red, and this Jumpstart Kit gets you into the action for less.

Naturally, Amazon Prime Day board game deals aren't the only things worth looking into. The sales event also has a lot of other tech at massively reduced prices, including Prime Day laptop deals and Prime Day TV deals.