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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 12DOVE 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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Amazon deals: Save up to $30
Miniature Market deals: Up to $20 off
Zavvi: Savings up to $25
Walmart deals: Up to $13 off
Target deals: Buy 2, get 1 free

Amazon deals: Save up to £20
Magic Madhouse deals: Up to £75 off
Zavvi: Savings up to £42
Zatu deals: Get up to £18 off
Wayland Games deals: Up to 80% off

Today's best Black Friday board game deals

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

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 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:
💲 Walmart | $29.99
💲 Target | $39.19

⭐ UK price: £44.99 £41.45 at Zatu

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

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

⭐ UK price: £69.99 £57.35 at Zatu Games

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:
💲 Walmart | $39.56
💲 Miniature Market: OOS

⭐ UK price: Out of stock 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

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:
💲 Walmart | $25.00
💲 Target | $25.49

⭐ UK price: £49.99 £24.99 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 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 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

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

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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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