10 must-have board game deals for July 2025, hand-picked by experts

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With all the uncertainty surrounding tabletop gaming right now (such as high tariffs and developer closures), board game deals are the kind of pick-me-up me need. If you want to expand your collection without bankrupting yourself faster than you can say "do not collect $200 when you pass Go," you've come to the right place. The GamesRadar+ bargain-hunting team and I have been tracking discounts for years, so have rounded up the best offers here.

It's certainly been a good month so far as board game deals go. For starters, the absolute classic Carcassonne is $20.15 at Amazon instead of $42, marking it out as a strong contender in this week's board game deals. Meanwhile, UK gamers can grab the as-yet unreleased but very hyped Fate of the Fellowship for £55.99 at Wayland Games rather than £70. With this year's Prime Day board game deals upon us, I suspect more excellent savings are just over the horizon.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, too. Alongside these price-cuts on the best board games, our experts and I have also included some 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? Our team's been doing this for over six years, so we've got you covered with all the intel you could possibly need.

Curated by
Benjamin Abbott
Curated by
Benjamin Abbott

Benjamin has been tracking board game deals for well over six years, and has written professionally since 2012. The game he's most excited about right now is the very sweet, tile-based game Timber Town.

Recent updates

July 7, 2025: Every link on this page has been checked, verified, and updated as necessary. New deals (for Carcassonne, Monkey Palace, and Ticket to Ride) have been added to the US section too.

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US board game deals

Carcassonne | $41.99 $20.15at AmazonSave $21 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Carcassonne | $41.99 $20.15 at Amazon
Save $21 - This is one of those iconic, trendsetting games that paved the way for countless others... and it's got a very tasty price cut as part of this week's board game deals. It's not a record low, but is much better than the $31 average cost on a game we said we adored in our Carcassonne review.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a chill game
✅ You enjoy puzzle games

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want deep strategy

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $31.57

Monkey Palace | $39.99 $23.99at AmazonSave $16 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Monkey Palace | $39.99 $23.99 at Amazon
Save $16 - It may not be a record low price, but that's still far better value than the usual cost of $32 that we've been seeing recently. For more on why it rocks, see our Monkey Palace review.

Buy it if:
✅ You love Lego and board games
✅ You're buying for kids/family

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like building games

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $29.35

Ticket to Ride | $49.99 $26.39at AmazonSave $23 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Ticket to Ride | $49.99 $26.39 at Amazon
Save $23 - Seeing as you'll normally see this family classic for around $43 most of the time, a 47% discount is a steal. Like we say in our Ticket to Ride review, this is an excellent entry-level board game.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a family-friendly game
✅ You're not into complex strategy

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want something deeper

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $43.97

Mycelia | $39.99 $21.98at AmazonSave $15 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:
Cheapest ever price

Mycelia | $39.99 $21.98 at Amazon
Save $15 - According to price match software, this cute puzzle game hasn't ever been cheaper... and the average is more like $30. That's not bad going at all.

Buy it if:
✅ You like brain-teasing games
✅ You want something family-friendly

Don't buy it if:
❌ Puzzle games annoy you

Price check:
💲 Target | $39.99

Fate of the Fellowship | $69.99 at Miniature MarketplaceBuy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Fate of the Fellowship | $69.99 at Miniature Marketplace
It's not a 'deal' per se, but I'm struggling to find this on pre-order anywhere else. With that in mind, and considering the level of buzz surrounding this one, I'm including it in this week's roundup of board game deals.

Buy it if:
✅ You love LotR
✅ You enjoy the Pandemic system

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like Pandemic

Price check:
💲 Amazon | Unavailable

UK board game deals

Fate of the Fellowship | £69.99 £55.99 at Wayland GamesSave £14 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:
Best price

Fate of the Fellowship | £69.99 £55.99 at Wayland Games
Save £14 - I'd been struggling to find this highly-anticipated game for pre-order before now, so seeing it getting a tasty discount at the highly-respected indie retailer is great news.

Buy it if:
✅ You adore LotR
✅ You like the Pandemic system

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't enjoy Pandemic

Price check:
💲 Zavvi | £59.99

Transgalactica | £59.99 £46.80at Magic MadhouseSave £13 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Transgalactica | £59.99 £46.80 at Magic Madhouse
Save £13 - It's not appearing on Amazon yet so price-matching this cosmic saga is difficult, but I've yet to find it for much less than Magic Madhouse is offering.

Buy it if:
✅ You're an engine-building fan
✅ Worker placement is your jam

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like the above mechanics

Price check:
💲 Zatu | £54.45

Gwent: The Legendary Card Game | £44 £35.69 at Magic MadhouseSave £8 - Buy it if:✅ ✅ Don't buy it if:❌ Price check:
Best price

Gwent: The Legendary Card Game | £44 £35.69 at Magic Madhouse
Save £8 -
It may be just £8 off the sticker price, but Gwent is still up for pre-order and is highly anticipated. You'll struggle to find it for less elsewhere.

Buy it if:
You adored the video game version
You can always use more Witcher in life

Don't buy it if:
You didn't enjoy the video game version

Price check:
💲 Zatu | £42.99

Sky Team | £29.99 £22.23 at Magic MadhouseSave £8-Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Sky Team | £29.99 £22.23 at Magic Madhouse
Save £8 - This 2-player game is one of our favorites, so even though it was a couple of quid cheaper in last week's board game deals, the offer here is still aggressively good value.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a 2-player game
✅ You're looking for a travel game

Don't buy it if:
❌ You have more than 2 players

Price check:
💲Amazon | £29.88

Finspan | £41.99£32.80 at Magic MadhouseSave £9 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:

Finspan | £41.99 £32.80 at Magic Madhouse
Save £9 - This spin-off for Wingspan has only come out in the last few months, and we're already seeing almost £10 off the sticker price. It was cheaper a few weeks back, but this is still pretty decent so far as reductions go.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a family strategy game
✅ You love the Wingspan series

Don't buy it if:
❌ You aren't a fan of Wingspan

Price check:
💲 Amazon | £39.48

How we find board game deals

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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 GamesRadar+ team and I, and it's a similar methodology to how we test board games.

Here's a breakdown of how it all works:

🛒 We personally browse trusted retailers
Even though manufacturers and retailers will occasionally tip us off where a sale is concerned, the team and I usually find savings by browsing multiple, reliable stores on a daily basis. We're looking for offers we'd actually be interested in buying, because we figure they'll then be of interest to you too.

💲 We always use price-matching software
To make sure a deal is actually good or not, we run it through price comparison software such as CamelCamelCamel. That tells us everything from the item's average price, its lowest cost, and when it usually gets a saving.

🏪 We compare with rival retailers
Rather than calling it a day when we find a good board game deal, we'll always check in with competitors to see if you can get the same product for less elsewhere. You'll find comparisons in every deal block under the 'price check' section.

Board game deals FAQ

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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.

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Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and now manage GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage. You'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news.

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