What to expect from Cyber Monday board game deals 2024
Get ready for the sale
Cyber Monday board game deals are a great opportunity to bulk up your collection for less... or start a new one. With sweater weather fully in force during the sale, it's also the perfect time to break out tabletop games.
To speed things up and make life easier, our team will be rounding up all of the Cyber Monday board game deals here as and when they happen. We've also got advice on what to expect from the sale below. Arguably some of the best board games are involved, so it's definitely worth a look.
Want to see what else is out there, on the other hand? Be sure to check in with our guide to 2023's Cyber Monday gaming deals.
Cyber Monday board game deals FAQ
When will the Cyber Monday board game deals start?
The Cyber Monday board game deals are kicking off a bit later than normal this year. To be precise, they'll take place on December 2, 2024.
However, that isn't to say they'll only last for a day. They usually kick off as soon as the Black Friday board game deals are done, and carry into the following week.
Where will I find the best Cyber Monday board game deals?
If you're trying to hunt down the best Cyber Monday board game deals, Amazon should be your first port of call. Yes, that's a bit of a cop-out. But it's consistently at the top of the pile in terms of variety and discounts, so we don't expect 2024 to be any different.
That isn't to say other retailers aren't worth bothering with, though - Walmart, Best Buy, and Target can have some good price cuts to offer as well. They're just not quite as good as Amazon's.
The exception to that rule is the UK. There, the best reductions almost always come from independent stores like Magic Madhouse or Zatu.
USA
- Amazon: Usually best for board game discounts and variety overall
- Best Buy: Offers surprisingly eclectic deals, including niche hobby games
- Walmart: Excellent for board games aimed at kids or families
- Target: Often enjoys exclusive products
UK
- Amazon: Traditionally the most reliable for variety and price-cuts
- Magic Madhouse: You can find all sorts here, usually for much less
- Zatu: Regular savings on games across all genres and types
- Wayland Games: Great for Warhammer and miniature wargames
- Argos: Good for discounts on classic family and kids' games
- Very: Respectable offers on family games
- John Lewis: Reductions a small number of classic games
What to expect from Cyber Monday board game deals 2024
Although the best offers are usually reserved for Black Friday, the Cyber Monday board game deals still have a few tricks of their own. This is what we'd advise keeping an eye out for:
⏰ Move fast to avoid disappointment
Because shoppers typically wait until the last moment to hit 'buy,' and Cyber Monday discounts are often leftovers from Black Friday, stock will dry up fast. Be wary of leaving it too long.
👪 Family games rule the roost
There's always a wealth of offers on family-friendly fare like Catan or Carcassonne. These already-affordable favorites are knocked down to an even more tempting price, and they're perfect options for get-togethers. With the Holidays around the corner, that's particularly good timing.
🎲 Hobby games aren't a writeoff, though
That isn't to say it won't be a bumper sale for hobby games too. Actually these tend to receive the best price cuts of the lot. As an example, you could get big hitters like King of Monster Island for almost half price in 2023. Similarly, Wingspan dropped to its lowest ever price at Amazon thanks to the addition of an on-site coupon.
Last year's best Cyber Monday board game deals
Wingspan | $65 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is one of our all-time favorite board games so although the discount wasn't as good as the one from the weekend, it was still a great bargain.
King of Monster Island | $69.99 $40.21 at Amazon
Save $30 - The follow-up to King of Tokyo and King of New York enjoyed a massive reduction for last year's Cyber Monday board game deals. That was a ridiculous saving.
Sheriff of Nottingham | $39.99 $19.90 at Amazon
Save $20 - Although this wasn't the record low we saw a few days previously, a saving of $20-odd is still pretty good given that it's such a beloved favorite.
Dead of Winter | $59.95 $35.65 at Amazon
Save $24 - This isn't the zombie game's lowest ever price, but that was the cheapest it'd been since 2021.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game | $37.99 $18.99 at Amazon
Save $21 - That was a great offer on a game that'd only come out recently. It was cheaper the previous weekend, but a $20ish discount ain't too shabby.
Tokaido | $39.99 $24.76 at Amazon
Save $16 - This game hadn't been nearly so cheap since 2020, so Amazon's offer was definitely one to think about.
Cyber Monday board game deals aren't the only good offers over November - the best gaming laptops also get a sizeable discount during the sales season, as do the best gaming TVs.
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