Black Friday board game deals live: get discounts on games for everyone here
The Black Friday board game deals are now done and dusted, but that doesn't mean you've missed your chance to save. Some of the reductions have carried on, so there are still opportunities to score a bargain if you know where to look.
That's where we come in. Our team of discount-hungry writers have listed their favorite offers below, so be sure to check them out if you're still on the prowl for Black Friday board game deals. Because these include top-tier discounts on the best board games, they're definitely worth a look.
Just make sure you act fast. These reductions aren't going to be around for much longer, so hit that checkout to avoid disappointment!
Today's best Black Friday board game deals in the US
- Amazon: Massive discounts on games for adults and families
- Walmart: Get half price on family classics like Ticket to Ride
- Wingspan: Must-have game is $20 less at Amazon
- Mysterium: $30 discount on spooky co-op at Amazon
- Betrayal at House on the Hill: Our favorite game is cheap at Amazon
- Disney Villainous: Discounted by over $10 at Amazon
- Exploding Kittens: Now just $9.99 at Amazon
- Ticket to Ride: 55% off this all-time classic
- Catan: Now almost half price at Amazon
- Warhammer Gnarlwood: $15 off the new set at at Amazon
- Best Buy: Save on favorites for all the family
- Entertainment Earth: $40 off Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
- Target: Save $20 on Mysterium and more
Today's best Black Friday board game deals in the UK
- Amazon: Up to £16 off Star Wars Villainous, Wingspan, and beyond
- Star Wars Villainous: Over £10 off at Amazon
- Disney Villainous: Get it almost half price at Amazon
- Pandemic: Reduced by £20 at Amazon
- Clone Wars Pandemic: First discount available at Magic Madhouse
- Battle of Osgiliath: £25 off at Magic Madhouse
- Very: Save on classics from Hasbro
- John Lewis: Reductions available for classic games
- Zavvi: Big savings across a range of Monopoly editions
- Magic Madhouse: Browse the latest offers
- Wayland Games: Up to 80% off games in the sale
Hey folks! My name's Benj, and I'll be taking us through the first stint of this year's Black Friday board game deals live and as they happen. I'm the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, and I've been covering both board gaming and Black Friday for around four years now. That gives me some inkling of what to expect and how to identify a good offer, so I'm hoping to uncover some of the best discounts floating around out there for you today. Let's dive right in, shall we?
Disney Villainous | $39.99 $20 at Amazon
We're starting off strong with one of the best reductions we've seen for a while on the popular strategy game that jumpstarted a franchise. In fact, Villainous hasn't been this cheap since November 2021 - and even then, it only cost a couple of dollars less.
That makes this discount of 50%, which brings the overall cost to $20 at Amazon, a standout of the Black Friday board game deals so far. For context, Villainous averages $35-ish and very rarely goes on offer during the rest of the year.
Looking to grab it across the pond? It's currently £24.49 at Amazon instead of almost £40, which isn't as steep a drop but is still pretty good all things considered.
Pandemic | $39.99 $12.99 at Amazon
If you've not played Pandemic before, you really need to remedy that as soon as possible. If you ask me, this is comfortably one of the best co-op experiences on shelves right now and features as a top recommendation in many of our guides. With that in mind, getting it for a record low price of $12.99 at Amazon is a total no-brainer. Seriously, it's never been cheaper.
UK readers don't have to miss out either. It's currently £20.20 at Amazon instead of almost £45, so you're getting fantastic value for money in today's Black Friday board game deals.
Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) | $55.99 $28.79 at Amazon
The latest - and greatest, so far as I'm concerned - version of Betrayal has also crashed in price due to the Black Friday board game deals. Although it did hit a slightly lower price last week, there isn't a huge amount in it. Plus, this offer of $28.79 at Amazon is still a great reduction considering how it averages nearly $50 most of the time.
What about the UK, then? It's currently £33.59 at Magic Madhouse rather than £41.99, so it's a decent saving but not quite as celebration-worthy as the US equivalent.
HeroQuest | £99.99 £79.99 at Amazon
Ready your brawwwwdsword and prepare for a grand adventure, because the 2021 remake of HeroQuest - the classic RPG from the '80s - has fallen to its lowest ever price in the UK. While the 20% reduction might not seem too noteworthy at first glance, it being £79.99 at Amazon is the cheapest we've ever seen this massive box of goodies. It's absolutely one of the headliner Black Friday board game deals on this side of the pond and no mistake.
Sadly, the USA isn't so lucky - HeroQuest is still full price over there. With any luck, that changes soon.
Alien: Fate of the Nostromo | $20.99 $14.69 at Target
In space, no-one can hear you scream... about how good this offer on the Alien game is. If you want something a little more strategic that won't make your head spin, this is a great and easy-going option I'm rather fond of. A co-op experience that puts you in control of the original movie's crew in a battle against the xenomorph (a randomly-controlled foe that you never know where it'll go next), this is a great addition to your collection for that price in the Black Friday board game deals.
It's currently $14.69 at Target, or $24.39 at Amazon in the UK.
7 Wonders Architects | $49.99 $39.95 at Amazon
This new and family-friendly strategy game is a pretty essential pick for this Holiday season if you ask me, so getting it for 20% less in today's Black Friday board game deals is a great opportunity to grab it. While its price tag of $39.95 at Amazon isn't the lowest we've seen (it was a couple of dollars less at the beginning of Summer), that's the cheapest it's been since July... and considering the fact that it's only been out a year, that's not bad at all.
Annoyingly, Architects hasn't gotten as big a reduction in the UK - it's £28.04 via Magic Madhouse rather than £36. Hopefully it'll enjoy a bigger saving when Black Friday itself arrives.
And that's me for the day - thanks for following along as we march into the Black Friday board game deals. I'll be back bright and early tomorrow with plenty more offers in tow, so I hope to see you then.
While I'm gone, be sure to take a look at these board games for adults, some highly-recommended board games for 2 players, and the best cooperative board games to get a better idea of what you should keep an eye on in the coming sales. As for those hoping to get a good pastime over Christmas with their folks, don't miss these essential board games for families or the top party board games.
Catch you tomorrow!
Morning everyone! It's Benj here, ready for round two of the 2022 Black Friday board game deals and raring to go. I'll be rounding up the most tempting offers of the day here for the long haul, so settle in and get ready - there are already some great discounts out there. Onward!
Before we get going, let's take a quick detour through all the best offers so far in this year's Black Friday board game deals. There have been plenty of reductions worthy of your attention, and although the USA has taken a bit of time to get going, it's starting to gather steam (by comparison, the UK has been pretty strong throughout).
USA
- Disney Villainous | $39.99 $20 at Amazon
- Pandemic | $39.99 $12.99 at Amazon
- Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) | $55.99 $28.79 at Amazon
- Alien: Fate of the Nostromo | $20.99 $10.49 at Target
- 7 Wonders Architects | $49.99 $39.95 at Amazon
UK
- Disney Villainous | £39.99 £24.49 at Amazon
- Pandemic | £44.99 £18.94 at Amazon
- 7 Wonders Architects | £36 £28.04 at Magic Madhouse
- HeroQuest | £99.99 £79.99 at Amazon
Herd Mentality | $22.99 $16 at Amazon
This is always one of my go-to games to play with family and friends who aren't really into board gaming, especially in the Holidays. It's straightforward but fun, and isn't hard at all to get the hang of. That makes this offer of $16 at Amazon a bargain (that's the cheapest we've ever seen it, too). Just remember, you'll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of this.
What about UK readers, then? Well, it's your lucky day - the Black Friday board game deals have also slashed it in cost across the pond, bringing it down to £15.83 at Amazon rather than £24.99. Lovely.
What Next? | $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon
I've got another party game for you, and it's What Next? from Big Potato Games. This is very much like those old-school adventure books where you'd decide what the characters do, except the challenges here are creative - and often funny - mini-games that will get everyone involved. The story is also wonderfully ridiculous, so I can definitely recommend it for $34.99 at Amazon (or £31.99 at Amazon UK instead of £40) as part of today's Black Friday board game deals. That's the cheapest it's ever been too, at least as far as I can tell, so you're getting a double win in this instance.
Color Brain | $20 $16 at Amazon
Continuing right along with our party games theme (the Holidays are just around the corner, after all), the excellent Color Brain is currently $4 less at Amazon in the Black Friday board game deals. Sitting pretty at $16, this is an easy-going team-game where you've got to match a color to the prompt - as an example, what color is the packaging of McDonalds fries? It's a very gentle game for two to 20 players, so I'd suggest considering it if you're having friends or family over.
Meanwhile, the same game is a little more generously slashed in price in Britain. You can pick it up for £16.99 at Amazon instead of nearly £25, saving you £8 in total.
Exploding Kittens | $20 $9.99 at Amazon
The ever-excellent Exploding Kittens has tumbled back down to its lowest ever price in today's Black Friday board game deals, so if you've ever been tempted (or just want a great, quirky game to play with your friends), now is the time. It's $9.99 at Amazon right now or £12.99 via Amazon UK, so you're unlikely to get a better opportunity.
Taco vs Burrito | $24.99 $10.98 at Amazon
Prime members can score Taco vs Burrito for just over $10 in Amazon's Black Friday board game deals. That's a full $14 discount on the original $24.99 MSRP. The family friendly card game is at a new record low price in these sales, just be sure to apply the additional $5 coupon for the full savings.
Trekking The National Parks | $50 $36.95 at Amazon
If the weather's a bit too rough to fully get out into nature, you can experience all your favorite national parks from the comfort of your own living room - and for $13 off the $50 MSRP. You're getting Trekking The National Parks for just $36.95 all in. That's $1 off the lowest price we've ever seen - and we haven't seen a cheaper price in a couple of years now. Just be sure to apply that $3 coupon for the full savings.
Alien: Fate of the Nostromo | $20.99 $10.49 at Target
Following on from its already-decent discount in yesterday's Black Friday board game deals, this Alien adaptation has actually fallen in price even more - it's dipped by a further $4, bringing it down to just $10.49 at Target. That's plain ridiculous, and seeing as it's a very decent co-op adventure with a lot to recommend it, you're getting a bargain here. Just don't wait too long, as apparently the offer will end this evening.
Want it in the UK? You can pick it up for £24.39 at Amazon.
Mysterium | $54.99 $34.64 at Amazon
While that isn't Mysterium's lowest ever price, it's certainly one of the better offers we've seen on this excellent co-op game. Thanks to the cost now being $34.64 at Amazon, you're saving a grand total of 37% on a title that's always a contender for best-of lists.
As for the UK, it's currently £31.98 at Amazon rather than £39.99. Lovely stuff.
Battle of Osgiliath | £125 £98.45 at Magic Madhouse
Let's take a moment to hit a UK discount, shall we? If you're trying to find some good offers across the pond, I'd definitely recommend keeping an eye on Magic Madhouse. It's crammed with surprisingly good offers, and a great example of that is the Battle of Osgiliath boxed set for £98.45 at Magic Madhouse instead of £125. Seeing as this is brand-new and isn't available to order directly from Games Workshop, that's a cracking offer.
Sadly, we've not seen any reductions on this product in the USA, but hopefully that'll change soon.
Pandemic | $39.99 $12.49 at Amazon
If you missed it before, you really need to check out this offer on Pandemic in today's Black Friday board game deals. I'd argue that the game is a modern classic, and it features on many, many best-lists. That's because it combines superbly tense strategy gameplay with teamwork, and the result is engrossing. More importantly, you can play it again and again - its gameplay is designed to give you a different challenge each and every time.
That's why its current price of $12.49 at Amazon instead of $39.99 (or £18.94 at Amazon UK) is so good. We've never seen it cheaper, so you aren't likely to get a better chance than this.
Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood | $95 $80.75 at Amazon
If you go down to the woods today... you'll bump into some barbarians and undead skeletons, apparently. This new addition to the Underworlds series is properly excellent, and it's currently on offer for £80.75 at Amazon. That's certainly the best price we've seen on it, so don't miss out if you wanted to get into the game for less.
Meanwhile, UK readers can get it for £13 less as part of the Black Friday board game deals; Gnarlwood is available for £51.99 at Magic Madhouse instead of £65.
And that's me for the day! I'm heading out to get some rest, so will catch you again soon for the full Black Friday board game deals. There have been plenty of great offers already, so I'm anticipating many more in the coming hours. Have a great Thanksgiving if you celebrate, and see you tomorrow!
Ticket to Ride - San Francisco | $24.99 $12.50 at Target
Target has a great deal on an absolute classic. Ticket to ride has, ironically, taken over the world, in loads of iterations and editions. I say ironically, because your goal in this game is to build up your trainline network to dominate the continent, city, or fantastical setting of the edition you choose. It may seem like a dry concept, but there's a reason this chilled out game has been an established fan-favourite for years now.
In this deal you get the San Francisco version, so I'm sure there will be plenty of iconic tram building involved. As well as that, you get a $12.50 saving, bringing a game that's typically $25 down to a very affordable $12.50.
50% off isn't too bad for Black Friday eve.
Catan | $49 $30 at Amazon
Keeping in theme with the classics, here's a Catan deal for you (while it's still in stock somewhere). For only $30, you can get this paragon for 3-4 players. Sometimes known as settlers of Catan, your goal is to build your community using the randomised board's natural resources. The interesting part of this game is when your rival settlers need something from you, despite probably betraying you five minutes prior in an attempt to get their nose in front.
It's worth noting that the 5-6 player extension is also on sale for $23.99
Hasbro's The Game of Life | $21.99 $11 at Amazon
Family game night doesn't have to descend into a Monopoly-fuelled fight. While The Game of Life can certainly get competitive, it's generally a bit more of a chilled out affair that's also well-suited to kids from the age of 6 playing along with too. In this deal you get a 50% saving, taking it down to only $11 at Amazon.
Moose Master | $24.99 $14.99 at Amazon
Moose Master is $10 off in Amazon's latest Black Friday board game deals, kicking that $24.99 MSRP down to $14.99. The family party game has only ever been at this price once before - and that was the same November sales... two years ago. You're saving $10 here, on the perfect holiday card game.
Jumanji The Game | $19.97 $15.93 at Walmart
Yes, it's a smaller saving, but who doesn't want their own version of Jumanji. Walmart's Black Friday board game deals have this edition at just a hair over $15 right now - perfect whether you're a first generation or second generation fan of the franchise.
Throw Throw Burrito | $24.99 $12.49 at Amazon
Strangely the second board game we've covered in this year's sales with burritos involved, but nevertheless Throw Throw Burrito is down to $12.49 in today's deals. That means you're saving a full 50% on the original $24.99 MSRP and grabbing it at a price just one cent away from its record low.
Spy Alley | $39.99 $31.99 at Amazon
You're saving $8 on Spy Alley in Amazon's latest round of Black Friday board game deals. This award winning game of deception and wit pits 2-6 players against each other to hunt down the spies among them or evade capture. Amazon has a $50 previous price on this particular item, but we generally over ever see it top out at $39.99. Still, $31.99 is a solid rate.
Morning everyone! It's Benj here, back and ready to get these Black Friday board game deals delivered straight to your eyeballs. I'll be going through all the latest and best offers that I can find as they happen, starting with UK discounts. Let's get going!
The best UK Black Friday board game deals so far
So, what have been the most tempting offers so far in the Black Friday board games deals? This year's had a surprisingly strong start with offers on brand-new titles and beloved classics alike, such as the lowest ever price for the Star Wars version of Villainous (now £23.89 at Amazon instead of almost £40) and a record low on Azul for £25.46 at Amazon.
That's just the tip of the iceberg, though. I've rounded up my favorite overall offers below, and with the exception of a couple, they're all record-low prices. I'll keep updating this live blog as and when I uncover more, so stick around - there's plenty still to come.
Oh, and one more thing; I've tried 99% of the following and have heard great things about the rest, so these all come highly recommended.
- Star Wars Villainous |
£39.99£23.89 at Amazon - Wingspan |
£59.99£36.99 at Amazon - The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game |
£55.98£47.58 at Amazon - Azul |
£42.99£25.46 at Amazon - HeroQuest |
£99.99£79.99 at Amazon - Disney Villainous |
£39.99£24.49 at Amazon - Pandemic |
£44.99£18.94 at Amazon - Exploding Kittens |
£19.99£12.99 at Amazon - Herd Mentality |
£24.99£15.83 at Amazon - Horrified |
£38.65£27.59 at Amazon - Horrified: American Monsters |
£39.99£27.69 at Amazon - The Lord of the Rings Risk |
£54.99£38.99 at Amazon - Minecraft: Builders and Biomes |
£59.23£22.99 at Amazon - Colour Brain |
£24.99£16.99 at Amazon - Carcassonne |
£36.99£18.49 at Amazon - The Chameleon |
£24.99£14.45 at Amazon - Marvel Villainous |
£39.99£25.19 at Amazon - Jaws |
£24.99£11.99 at Amazon - Ticket to Ride Europe |
£44.99£22.49 at Amazon - P for Pizza |
£14.99£10 at Amazon
Star Wars Villainous | £39.99 £23.89 at Amazon
This new spin on Villainous set in a galaxy far, far away is excellent, so seeing it tumble to its lowest ever price in the UK (£23.89 at Amazon rather than nearly £40) is a good way to kick off the official Black Friday board game deals. If you want a deeper strategy game, regardless of whether you've tried the original Villianous or not, I can't recommend this enough.
Horrified | £38.65 £27.59 at Amazon
Horrified: American Monsters | £39.99 £27.69 at Amazon
Both of these superb monster-centric adventure games have tumbled down to their lowest ever price in the Black Friday board game deals, so there's never been a better time to pick either of them up - they're masterfully crafted co-op experiences, particularly the first one.
If I just had to recommend one, I'd say it depends on your interests. Do you like classic monsters such as Dracula or the Wolfman? Go for the original Horrified, now £27.59 at Amazon. Prefer the X-Files vibe with cryptids such as Bigfoot? Opt for American Monsters instead, now £27.69 at Amazon. While I'm fonder of the former, both are great on the whole so you can't go far wrong either way.
Wingspan | £59.99 £36.99 at Amazon
OK, here's the last of the UK-centric offers before the US crowd comes online - and boy, is it a good one. Wingspan is often credited as one of the top games out there and won the esteemed Spiel des Jahres awards a while back, so getting it for a record-breaking, all-time low price today in the Black Friday board game deals isn't an opportunity to miss. Seriously, you won't get a better opportunity than this - we've never seen it for less than £36.99 at Amazon.
Exploding Kittens | $20 $9.99 at Amazon
Good morning, US friends! Hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. To kick things off, let's take a look at one of the best offers we've seen so far in the Black Friday board game deals. Exploding Kittens has tumbled back down to its lowest ever price, and because it's such a fun, easy-going experience, it needs to be in your collection. Don't miss it while it's $9.99 at Amazon (or £12.99 via Amazon UK).
Monopoly: Star Wars The Child Edition | $20.99 $11 at Walmart
We're heading over to Walmart for some Black Friday board game deals now, with a $9 discount on this Star Wars The Child Edition of Monopoly. Whether you're stocking up ahead of the holidays, or buying for a fan of the series, that $11 sale price is certainly coming in handy right now.
Magic The Gathering Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Commander Deck (Draconic Dissent) | $49.99 $33.70 at Amazon
You're getting Amazon's lowest ever price on this Commander Legends Draconic Dissent deck right now, and securing yourself the additional Coolector Booster Sample as well. The minimal packaging offer cuts 33% off the original $49.99 price, dropping $16.29 from the final price and landing us at a neat $33.70 position.
The best US Black Friday board game deals so far
Phew, things are starting to heat up in today's Black Friday board game deals. Let's take a breather and recap the best reductions in the USA so far, shall we? I've listed the most tempting offers that I've seen in my travels below, and the line-up includes some record low prices.
I've also played the vast majority of these or have heard excellent things about them, so have no trouble recommending any of the following.
- Disney Villainous |
$39.99$20 at Amazon - Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) |
$55.99$28.79 at Amazon - Exploding Kittens |
$20$9.99 at Amazon - Pokemon Go card tins |
$21.98$14.97 at Walmart - Mysterium |
$54.99$34.64 at Amazon - Dungeons & Dragons starter set |
$19.99$10 at Target - Catan |
$49$30 at Amazon - Pokemon Battle Academy 2022 |
$19.99$13.99 at Amazon - 7 Wonders Architects |
$49.99$39.95 at Amazon - Telestrations |
$19.99$9.99 at Target - What Next |
$49.99$34.99 at Amazon - The Chameleon |
$19.79$11.25 at Target - Nemesis |
$149.99$110.61 at Amazon - Ticket to Ride San Francisco |
$24.99$12.50 at Target - Tacocat Spelled Backwards |
$14.99$7.99 at Amazon - Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood |
$95$80.75 at Amazon - Herd Mentality |
$19.99$10 at Target - Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion |
$49.99$34.99 at Amazon - The Quacks of Quedlinburg |
$49.99$39.99 at Amazon - Alien: Fate of the Nostromo |
$20.99$14.69 at Target - Snakesss |
$14.65$10 at Walmart - Ticket to Ride |
$54.99$30 at Amazon - The Great British Baking Show |
$24.99$17.49 at Target - Mansions of Madness |
$109.99$81.99 at Amazon - Zillionaires Road Trip USA |
$24.99$12.50 at Target - Bananagrams |
$15.99$7.99 at Target
Pokemon Battle Academy 2022 | $19.99 $13.99 at Amazon
If you want to get into the Pokemon card game, there's no better way than via Battle Academy. This boxset has everything you need for two players to learn, play, and move on to building more exciting decks. I found the last edition to be tremendously helpful, so this 2022 version comes highly recommended. Plus, it's never been cheaper than this at $13.99 via Amazon.
Want it in the UK? It's £16.99 at Zavvi rather than £21.99.
Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go Tins | $21.98 $14.97 at Walmart
While we're on the subject of the Pokemon card game, let's briefly move on to players who already know what they're doing or want to boost their existing collection. This excellent little offer gets you a tin (one of three styles, chosen at random) containing four Pokemon Go-themed booster packs for just $14.97 at Walmart, which is around $7 less than the standard MSRP. This offer has been absolutely flying off the shelves, presumably because it's such a tempting prospect for collectors but also for those hunting down suitable gifts for the Pokefan in their life.
Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) | $55.99 $28.79 at Amazon
Just in case you missed it, the latest edition of superb horror adventure game Betrayal has been discounted pretty heavily in today's Black Friday board game deals - it's now $28.79 at Amazon rather than $56 or so. And considering how new it is, the fact that it normally averages $50, along with the 50 unique scenarios within, this offer packs a real punch in terms of sheer value for money.
Dungeons & Dragons starter set | $19.99 $10 at Target
Want to get into D&D? You can currently get the brand-new starter set for its lowest price, which is $10 at Target. It contains everything you need to get started; the basic rules in an easy-to-understand format, dice, an adventure to play through, and pre-generated characters so you can get right into the action.
Because it's comfortably the best way to start playing (I've been hands-on with it and can confirm that), I wouldn't sleep on this one in today's Black Friday board game deals.
Disney Villainous | $39.99 $20 at Amazon
Of all the offers I've seen today in the Black Friday board game deals, this one on Disney Villainous for $20 at Amazon instead of $40 might still be amongst my favorites. It's a fantastic strategy game that very rarely sees a good discount (probably because it's fantastic), so having it drop so low in price isn't an opportunity to miss.
Although UK readers don't get to enjoy such a big reduction, they are able to pick the game up for a heavily reduced £24.49 at Amazon. That's a whole lot better than the normal £40!
And with that, my time covering today's Black Friday board game deals has come to a close - thanks for following along everyone, it's been great!
That doesn't mean you're getting left high and dry, though. My absolutely lovely colleague Duncan is taking it from here, so he'll see you through the next few hours of savings. Have a great evening and weekend, folks!
Bananagrams | $15.99 $7.99 at Target
Target has the best price going on Bananagrams right now, so if you're after some word-fun look no further than this $7.99 cost. You're saving 50% here, dropping that $15.99 MSRP by $8. You'll also find My First Bananagrams available for 34% off, at $10.49.
Poetry for Neanderthals | $19.99 $9.91 at Amazon
Another classic party game here, Poetry for Neanderthals is down below $10 in Amazon's latest Black Friday board game deals. That's a full 50% discount on the cheaper title and a brand new record low price.
Scythe | $79.99 $61.99 at Amazon
Here's a typically pricey board game that you might have been waiting for a discount on. Imagine Catan if it was a little more fantastical, and it involved a bit more role playing in alternate-history 1920s Europa. Scythe is a fantastic board game for adults and especially if you're planning a longer board game night. Right now it's only $61.99, down from $79.99.
It's the kind of board game you don't see on offer all that often, so Black Friday board game deals are a good time to pull the trigger.
What do you Meme? (The Office Edition) | $29.99 $20.99 at Amazon
Who makes the best Office references in your friendship group? In What do you Meme - The US Office Edition, you and your friends will have to use randomly assigned caption cards to create a meme out of the image in play. Imagine Cards Against Humanity if you had to caption a photo, not fill in the blanks of a sentence.
You'll be glad to know this is its lowest ever price on Amazon, so at only $20.99, there's never been a better time to give it a try. If you're a fan of The Office - you'll be glad you jumped on this.
(That's what she said).
Plunder - A Pirate's Life | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Plunder is a swashbuckling strategy game for two to six players ages 10 and up, and it's down to $39.99 for Black Friday. Build and upgrade your pirate ship as you explore islands and hunt treasure in a modular oceanic map built for replayability. Despite its competitive rules and explosive naval battles, there isn't true elimination in Plunder, which means every player can actively participate right up until the end, leaving the door open for twists and comebacks.
We've never seen Plunder go below 20% off online in the two years since its release, so this $10 discount is a solid deal.
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion | $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon
Gloomhaven sits at the crossroads between the dungeon crawling campaigns of D&D and the more structured play of a traditional board game. It's well-loved, but a high price tag and a fiddly ruleset means it's intimidating to newcomers - an issue Jaws of the Lion intends to correct. It's a standalone package that offers a streamlined ruleset and a dramatically reduced price - now down to $34.99 at Amazon - and it can serve as an expansion pack to Gloomhaven if you decide to get into the full game.
The Great British Baking Show Game | $24.99 $17.49 at Target
I'm gonna level with you folks - I have no idea if The Great British Baking Show Game is any good or not. I do know that the playing pieces have you earning for 'Hollywood handshakes' on one end of baking quality and 'soggy bottoms' on the other, and this fact has delighted me so much that I had to share it. You can try it for yourself for $17.49 at Target.
Ticket to Ride | $54.99 $30.00 at Amazon
This is the original version of the venerable board game franchise. Ticket to Ride has up to five players competing to build their railways across North America - you can take that as an opportunity to bring some kids into an educational historical setting, or get cutthroat with some true railroad empire-building for a grown-up good time. $30 on Amazon is an excellent price, either way.
The Black Friday board game deals are starting to wrap up now, but that doesn't mean it's all over. Far from it, in fact. You can get a host of great discounts as part of the Cyber Monday sales, so there's still plenty of time to find a bargain. We'll be covering them live and as they happen in our Cyber Monday board game deals live guide so be sure to check that page out for even more savings.
In the meantime, I'll leave you with the best offers I've been able to find so far - to me, these have been the top reductions of the event.
Thanks again for following along!
- Disney Villainous |
$39.99$20 at Amazon - Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) |
$55.99$28.79 at Amazon - Exploding Kittens |
$20$9.99 at Amazon - Pokemon Go card tins |
$21.98$14.97 at Walmart - Mysterium |
$54.99$24.99 at Amazon - Catan |
$49$30 at Amazon - 7 Wonders Architects |
$49.99$39.95 at Amazon - Telestrations |
$19.99$9.99 at Target - What Next |
$49.99$34.99 at Amazon - The Chameleon |
$19.79$13.85 at Target - Nemesis |
$149.99$110.61 at Amazon - Ticket to Ride San Francisco |
$24.99$12.49 at Target - Tacocat Spelled Backwards |
$14.99$9.99 at Amazon - Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood |
$95$80.75 at Amazon - Herd Mentality |
$19.99$16 at Amazon - Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion |
$49.99$34.99 at Amazon - The Quacks of Quedlinburg |
$49.99$39.99 at Amazon - Alien: Fate of the Nostromo |
$20.99$14.69 at Target - Ticket to Ride |
$54.99$30 at Amazon - Mansions of Madness |
$109.99$87.99 at Amazon
The best Black Friday board game deals that are still active
And there we go, the Black Friday board game deals are officially over - and with it, our coverage. Thanks so much for following along - it's been a pleasure.
Don't think your chance of a discount is gone too, though. Many reductions are still live, so I've noted down a few of my favorites here. Be sure to hit checkout sooner than later if you see anything you like!
USA:
- Wingspan: Must-have game is $20 less at Amazon
- Mysterium: $30 discount on spooky co-op at Amazon
- Betrayal at House on the Hill: Our favorite game is cheap at Amazon
- Disney Villainous: Discounted by over $10 at Amazon
- Exploding Kittens: Now just $9.99 at Amazon
- Ticket to Ride: 55% off this all-time classic
- Catan: Now almost half price at Amazon
- Warhammer Gnarlwood: $15 off the new set at at Amazon
UK:
- Star Wars Villainous: Over £10 off at Amazon
- Disney Villainous: Get it almost half price at Amazon
- Pandemic: Reduced by £20 at Amazon
- Clone Wars Pandemic: First discount available at Magic Madhouse
- Battle of Osgiliath: £25 off at Magic Madhouse
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