This hobby isn't always the kindest on wallets, so taking advantage of board game deals is a must unless you want to break the bank. To help you find the most tempting discounts, our experienced bargain-hunters have rounded up their favorite offers from this week.
That includes some of the best board games to your collection. As an example, you can currently get the epic RPG Frosthaven for a gargantuan $70 less at Amazon in this week's board game deals. That's the cheapest it's been at the retailer, and this sort of reduction is rare.
Similarly, UK gamers are able to grab D&D wargame Onslaught for a whopping £75 less at Zavvi. That's its lowest ever price, so is pretty outrageous on the whole.
Anyway. Alongside these price-cuts, we've also included some hints and tips further down the page. 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? Our team's been doing this for more than five years, so we've got you covered with all the intel you need.
Best cheap board game deals: US
- Amazon: Get up to 46% off
- Walmart: Save almost $10
- Target: Up to £10 off
Best cheap board game deals: UK
- Amazon: Save up to 43%
- Magic Madhouse: Up to £30 off
- Zatu: Get up to £40 off in sale
- Wayland Games: Save up to 60%
Board game deals: FAQ
Our Tabletop team's been covering board game deals for more than five years now, and that means they've built up more than a few recommendations when it comes to sales. We've listed our top advice (including where to find good discounts in the first place) below. These tips should help you get maximum value for money, and save you time along the way.
Where will I find good board game deals?
If you're on the prowl for board game deals, we'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 Magic Madhouse or Wayland Games in the UK have a habit of sneaking solid prices through the door.
Here are our top picks for your region.
USA
- Amazon: Best for variety
- Walmart: Excellent family games
- Target: Price cuts on hobby games
UK
- Amazon: Most reliable for variety
- Magic Madhouse: Best for hobby games
- Zatu: Good across the board
- Very: Save on a wide range of games
- Wayland Games: Great for wargames
- John Lewis: Classic family board games
How do I know if it's a good board game deal?
Board games are often discounted; it isn't a normal day of the week without something like Catan enjoying a price cut. That makes it worth checking cost comparison sites such as CamelCamelCamel to ensure you're getting maximum value for money.
That's how we identify and bring you the very best board game deals. Checking in on price-matching software allows us to figure out a product's average sale value, its biggest discount to date, and whether this particular offer is worth your time.
Should you wait until Black Friday?
Although the November sales are some of the best when it comes to board games, that isn't to say you should hold on until Thanksgiving rolls around. You can snag some truly excellent offers (with a few lowest-ever prices) if you know where to look. While the biggest games like Twilight Imperium probably won't hit record lows until Black Friday, plenty of others get aggressive discounts all year round. The key is just keeping an eye out... which is why we're here!
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, the best card games, or the top board games for kids.
