1. Quick links
2. US deals
3. UK deals
4. How we find deals
5. FAQ
Tabletop gaming isn't the cheapest hobby, so board game deals are essential if you want to expand your collection without breaking the bank. To save you time as well as money, the 12DOVE team and I have rounded up the most tempting discounts of the month here.
With spooky season now upon us, it's appropriate that Betrayal spinoff Deck of Lost Souls has dipped quite a ways to $14.15 at Amazon instead of $20. That may not be a lowest-ever price, but it is much better than the average. As for the UK, the game has hit a record low at £15.29 via Zatu. I'm pretty sure we haven't ever seen it for less.
That's just the tip of the iceberg. Alongside these price-cuts, I've also included some hints and tips further down the page to help you take advantage of any savings. What makes a good board game deal, and what should you look out for? Is it better to wait until the end-of-year sales, or events like Black Friday? Our team's been doing this for almost six years, so we've got you covered with all the intel you could possibly need.
Recent updates
October 23: The deals and quick links in this guide have all been checked, and if any offers had expired, they were removed. New discounts have also been added to both the US and UK sections.
Quick links
- Amazon deals: Save up to $24
- Miniature Market deals: Up to $29 off
- Walmart deals: Save up to $15
- Target deals: Get up to $15 off
UK
- Amazon deals: Save up to £16
- Magic Madhouse deals: Up to £10 off
- Zatu deals: Get up to £10 off
- Wayland Games deals: Browse the sale
US board game deals
UK board game deals
How we find board game deals
There are a lot of offers out there, so how can you be sure we're bringing you the very best discounts? Well, I'm glad you asked. The way in which we find board game deals is important to the 12DOVE team and I, and it's a similar methodology to how we test board games.
Here's a breakdown of how it all works:
Board game deals FAQ
How do I know if it's a good board game deal?
Board games are often discounted, and it isn't an average day in the office without something like Catan or Pandemic enjoying a reduction. However, that doesn't mean all board game deals are created equal. Most of the time, these 'savings' are actually pretty standard.
That makes it worth checking price history sites such as CamelCamelCamel to ensure you're getting maximum value for money. These will let you know a product's price history, its cheapest point, and what the average cost is. That helps give you a more rounded picture on whether a price cut is actually worthwhile.
That's certainly how the team and I identify good board game deals from week to week, and we'll also include this information in our write-ups.
Where will I find good board game deals?
If you're on the prowl for the most tempting board game deals, I'd always recommend starting with Amazon. While this may seem like a copout, the retail giant is consistently excellent where discounts (and variety) are concerned.
That doesn't mean you should ignore everything else, though. Small, independent stores like Miniature Market in the US or Magic Madhouse in the UK have a habit of sneaking solid prices through the door... especially where hobby games are concerned.
Here are the retailers I'd keep an eye on:
USA
- Amazon: Best for variety
- Miniature Market: Brilliant for hobby or wargames
- Walmart: Good savings on family games
- Target: Stocks hobby and classic games
UK
- Amazon: Most reliable for variety
- Magic Madhouse: Best for hobby games
- Zatu: Great across the board
- Very: Save on a wide range of games
- Wayland Games: Great for wargames
- John Lewis: Classic family board games
Should you wait until Black Friday or Prime Day?
Although sales events like Black Friday and Prime Day are some of the best opportunities to save on board game deals, you don't need to hold off until they roll around. That's because you can snag some truly excellent offers (with a few lowest-ever prices) from week to week if you know where to look. While the biggest hobby games such as Twilight Imperium are unlikely to hit record lows until tentpole sales including the annual Black Friday board game deals or Prime Day board game deals, plenty of other great games get aggressive discounts all year round.
The key is making sure you're actually getting a good discount... hence why I'll always recommend running a product through free price comparison software like CamelCamelCamel. They'll tell you a product's average sale value, its biggest discount to date, and whether this particular offer is worth your time.
Want to find out what you should keep an eye on? Don't miss our guides to the best cooperative board games, good board games for 2 players, or the best card games.
