Black Friday board game deals live

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 blog, 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!

Ticket to Ride | $54.99 $30.00 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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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 (opens in new tab) is an excellent price, either way.

The Great British Baking Show Game | $24.99 $17.49 at Target (opens in new tab)

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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 (opens in new tab).

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion | $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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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 (opens in new tab) – and it can serve as an expansion pack to Gloomhaven if you decide to get into the full game.

Plunder – A Pirate’s Life | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) 

Plunder is a swashbuckling strategy game for two to six players ages 10 and up, and it’s down to $39.99 (opens in new tab) 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. 

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).

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.

Poetry for Neanderthals | $19.99 $9.91 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Another classic party game here, Poetry for Neanderthals is down below $10 (opens in new tab) 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. 

Bananagrams | $15.99 $7.99 at Target (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). 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 (opens in new tab).

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!

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 (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab). That’s a whole lot better than the normal £40!

Dungeons & Dragons starter set | $19.99 $10 at Target (opens in new tab)

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.

Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) | $55.99 $28.79 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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.

Pokemon TCG Pokemon Go Tins | $21.98 $14.97 at Walmart (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab), 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.

Pokemon Battle Academy 2022 | $19.99 $13.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab).

Want it in the UK? It’s £16.99 at Zavvi (opens in new tab) rather than £21.99.

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.

Magic The Gathering Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Commander Deck (Draconic Dissent) | $49.99 $33.70 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). 

Monopoly: Star Wars The Child Edition | $20.99 $11 at Walmart (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) is certainly coming in handy right now. 

Exploding Kittens | $20 $9.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) (or £12.99 via Amazon UK (opens in new tab)).

Wingspan | £59.99 £36.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab).

Horrified | £38.65 £27.59 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Horrified: American Monsters | £39.99 £27.69 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). Prefer the X-Files vibe with cryptids such as Bigfoot? Opt for American Monsters instead, now £27.69 at Amazon (opens in new tab). While I’m fonder of the former, both are great on the whole so you can’t go far wrong either way.

Star Wars Villainous | £39.99 £23.89 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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.

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 (opens in new tab) instead of almost £40) and a record low on Azul for £25.46 at Amazon (opens in new tab).

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.

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!

Spy Alley | $39.99 $31.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) is a solid rate. 

Throw Throw Burrito | $24.99 $12.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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. 

Jumanji The Game | $19.97 $15.93 at Walmart (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) right now – perfect whether you’re a first generation or second generation fan of the franchise. 

Moose Master | $24.99 $14.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Moose Master is $10 off in Amazon’s latest Black Friday board game deals, kicking that $24.99 MSRP down to $14.99 (opens in new tab). 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. 

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.

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

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.

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!

Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood | $95 $80.75 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). 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 (opens in new tab) instead of £65.

Pandemic | $39.99 $12.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) instead of $39.99 (or £18.94 at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)) is so good. We’ve never seen it cheaper, so you aren’t likely to get a better chance than this.

Battle of Osgiliath | £125 £98.45 at Magic Madhouse (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). 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 (opens in new tab) 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.

Mysterium | $54.99 $34.64 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab), 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 (opens in new tab) rather than £39.99. Lovely stuff.

Alien: Fate of the Nostromo | $20.99 $10.49 at Target (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab). 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 (opens in new tab).

Trekking The National Parks | $50 $36.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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.

Taco vs Burrito | $24.99 $10.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Prime members can score Taco vs Burrito for just over $10 (opens in new tab) 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. 

UK: £24.99 £17 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Exploding Kittens | $20 $9.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) right now or £12.99 via Amazon UK (opens in new tab), so you’re unlikely to get a better opportunity.

Color Brain | $20 $16 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab) instead of nearly £25, saving you £8 in total.

What Next? | $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) (or £31.99 at Amazon UK (opens in new tab) 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.

Herd Mentality | $22.99 $16 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

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 (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab) rather than £24.99. Lovely.

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 (opens in new tab)
– Pandemic | $39.99 $12.99 at Amazon
– Betrayal at House on the Hill (3rd edition) | $55.99 $28.79 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
– Alien: Fate of the Nostromo | $20.99 $10.49 at Target (opens in new tab)
– 7 Wonders Architects | $49.99 $39.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

UK

– Disney Villainous | £39.99 £24.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
– Pandemic | £44.99 £18.94 at Amazon
– 7 Wonders Architects | £36 £28.04 at Magic Madhouse (opens in new tab)
– HeroQuest | £99.99 £79.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)