Best Black Friday D&D deals 2024 still live
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This year's Black Friday D&D deals may officially be over, but that doesn't mean you should give up on getting a bargain. You don't need to roll high on a Perception check to find good savings, and most reductions have hung around. Indeed, plenty have been relabelled as 'Cyber Monday' discounts.
That's why the GamesRadar+ team and I are calling for Initiative. We're listing the very best Black Friday D&D deals still live here, and have also included all the advice we can muster to help you save as much as possible. Covering Black Friday is definitely one of our skill proficiencies, so you can trust that we've got the expertise and have put in the time to suss out the best D&D Black Friday deals.
Basically? If you want to build up your library of the best D&D books (or even the best tabletop RPGs) for less, this is the place to be.
Quick links
- Amazon: Save up to 50%
- Miniature Market: Up to $9 off
- Walmart: Money off miniatures
- Barnes & Noble: Browse for deals
UK
- Amazon: Save up to £33
- Magic Madhouse: Get up to £20 off
- Zatu: Up to £40 off
Today's best Black Friday D&D deals
DnD Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 | $49.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - Pour one out for the Miniature Market deal, because it's now gone. Amazon's holding down the fort instead, and although it's not as good an offer, it's better than paying full price. Hopefully, we'll see another reduction before the end of Black Friday deals.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a forever DM
✅ You want to run your own games
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't want to DM
Price check:
💲 Miniature Market | OOS
💲 Barnes & Noble | $49.99
⭐ UK price: £41.45 £28.99 at Magic Madhouse (Out of stock)
DnD Player's Handbook 2024 | $49.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - This isn't the book's lowest-ever price, but it's still a decent chunk off something I'm only seeing at full price everywhere else.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a regular DnD player
✅ You're new to the game
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not sure if you want to upgrade yet
Price check:
💲 Miniature Market | OOS
💲 Barnes & Noble | $49.99
⭐ UK price: £41.45 £28.99 at Magic Madhouse
The Young Adventurer's Collection | $34.99 $14.94 at Amazon
Save $20 - This set is the perfect starter kit for any young tabletop fans hoping to venture into the Forgotten Realms. At $20 off, it's likely that you won't find a better deal later on to snag the bundle for, either.
Buy it if:
✅ You want an introductory set
✅ You're buying for younger players
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're an established or older DnD fan
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $16
💲 Target | $22.49
⭐ UK price: £25 £18.22 at Amazon
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen |
$49.95 $19.31 at Amazon
Save $30 - This book has gone back up a little bit in terms of cost, but it's still a good deal in terms of how much you're saving here.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a war-focused campaign
✅ You're a fan of Dragonlance
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't want a war-focused adventure
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $19.99
💲 Target | OOS
⭐ UK price: £40.92 £17.99 at Amazon
Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel | $49.95 $19.80 at Amazon
Save $30 - This is less than a dollar more expensive than the book's lowest-ever price on Amazon, which makes this an incredible pick-up for anyone looking to dive into a unique one-shot adventure.
Buy it if:
✅ You're tired of medieval European fantasy
✅ You want a series of one-shots
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a full campaign
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $26.48
💲 Target | $49.95
⭐ UK price: £41.99 £17.99 at Amazon
Keys From the Golden Vault | $49.95 $30.89 at Amazon
Save $19 - This may be a ways off the book's all-time low price of $23.99, but it's still a steal considering the many one-shot adventures you're getting. That being said, it's almost just as cheap at Walmart - albeit with slower shipping - so where you land is up to you.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to run heist adventures
✅ You'd like some one-shots
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're expecting it to match stealth RPGs
Price check:
💲 Walmart $32.03
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
⭐ UK price: £31.99 at Amazon
Vecna: Eve of Ruin | $59.95 $43 at Amazon
Save $17 - This book is just a couple of dollars off its lowest-ever price, so that's a great deal for one of DnD's few high-level adventures.
Buy it if:
✅ You have high-level characters
✅ You're an experienced group
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're new to the game
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $59.99
💲 Miniature Market | OOS
⭐ UK price: £41.45 £36.49 at Zatu
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide | $39.95 $21.99 at Amazon
Save $18 - Wow, this discount has slashed the price on one of the most popular DnD books going right now - and it's just a few dollars short of its lowest-ever price. Prices are fluctuating on this a lot, so grab it while it's low.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to learn about Faerun
✅ You're planning to run games there
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're hoping for an adventure
Price check:
💲 Walmart $37.36
💲 Barnes & Noble $39.95
⭐ UK price: £33.99 £23.95 at Magic Madhouse
Candlekeep Mysteries | $49.95 $30.34 at Amazon
Save $20 - $20 off make this anthology of one-shots worth checking out for any DMs who like keeping their sessions on the lighter side, time-wise.
Buy it if:
✅ You want one-shot adventures
✅ You love mystery stories
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a long-term campaign
Price check:
💲 Walmart $30.34
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
⭐ UK: £41.99 £28.99 at Magic Madhouse
Call of the Netherdeep | $39.95 $28.99 at Walmart
Save $11 - A must-play for Critical Role fans, Walmart is currently offering $11 off from its usual asking price - a good saving for anyone in the market, as discounts on this are limited this Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a Critical Role adventure
✅ You love Exandria
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're hoping for more Critical Role crossover
Price check:
💲 Amazon $49.95
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
Curse of Strahd (digital) | $25 $19.99 at DnD Beyond
Save $5 - For anyone looking to run this iconic D&D campaign and isn't set on having a physical edition, you can save $5 on it directly from DnD Beyond right now.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a horror adventure
✅ You want a great story
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd prefer classic fantasy
Price check:
💲 Barnes & Noble | $49.95 (physical)
💲 Walmart | $35.49 (physical)
⭐ UK price: £41.99 £28.99 at Magic Madhouse
Dungeons & Dragons - the Making of Original D&D: 1970 - 1977 | $99.95 $50 at Amazon
Save $50 - At its lowest price ever, this historical tome lets you dive into the real-world lore - er, history - of D&D when it was just starting out. Perfect for satisfying your own knowledge, or gifting!
Buy it if:
✅ You want to know the fact behind the fiction
✅ You're a die-hard D&D devotee
Don't buy it if:
❌ You would prefer to just play the game
Price check:
💲 $79.99 (out of stock) at Miniature Market
💲 $99.95 at Barnes & Noble
⭐ UK price: £54 at Magic Madhouse
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden | $49.95 $34.97 at Amazon
Save $15 - Herald in those dark nights with a campaign that's as unsettling as it is iconic, thanks to a nice $15 discount on this hardback.
Buy it if:
✅ You want an eerie, gripping adventure
✅ You want scary new monsters to play with
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're looking for a power fantasy
Price check:
💲 Walmart $34.97
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything | $49.95 $34.98 at Amazon
Save $15 - Though we're $11 dollars short of this book's lowest-ever price, a scarcity on discounts for it - combined with this being one of the best DnD expansions going - makes this worth going for.
Buy it if:
✅ You want worldbuilding prompts
✅ You'd like new character options
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're still happy with the basics
Price check:
💲 Walmart $34.98
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus | $49.95 $40.73 at Amazon
Save $9 - This doesn't come close to past discounts which have sent this book as low as $16, but given that was several years ago, this is a little off the top for anyone keen to learn more about Avernus.
Buy it if:
✅ You want one of the most beloved adventures
✅ You love gothic horror
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want the revamped version
Price check:
💲 Walmart $40.73
💲 Barnes & Noble $49.95
DnD Core Rulebooks 2014 | $169.95 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $121 - Discounts on this essential set have become steeper all week, and now we're at a staggering $121 off - just a dollar short of its lowest-ever price on Amazon. Whether you're a new player or a hopeful DM, you're going to want to have these three books on hand while playing - although it is worth noting that this set is the 2014 edition, and not the most recent one.
Buy it if:
✅ You're just getting into DnD
✅ You're interested in acting as DM
✅ You don't mind using the older set
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not fully committed to the tabletop RPG yet
Price check:
💲 Walmart| OOS
💲 D&D Beyond | $169.95
⭐ UK price: £28.99 at Magic Madhouse (single)
Spellbook Cards: Cleric | $19.99 $9.85 at Amazon
Save $10 - There's a decent 51% off this Spellbook set, making it the perfect purchase for the Cleric in your life - yes, even if that's you - who likes to keep everything in hand.
Buy it if:
✅ You play in person
✅ You want to feel like you're shuffling through spells
✅ You're a Cleric
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't plan on running a Cleric build
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $9.85
💲 D&D Beyond | $19.99
⭐ UK price: £13.49 at Magic Madhouse (out of stock)
Tyraivl metal dice set | $59.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - If you're not a fan of traditional resin - or just looking for a change - this has all the bells and whistles you could possibly need.
Buy it if:
✅ You prefer metal dice
✅ You want the flashiest set possible
✅ You can never have too many dice
Don't buy it if:
❌ You would prefer something simpler
⭐ UK price: Amazon (out of stock)
DnD Black Friday deals FAQ
When will the D&D Black Friday deals end?
We don't need to consult with our wizard's orb to work out the date of Black Friday 2024; the sale always takes place after Thanksgiving and on the final Friday of November, which means this year's sale occurred on November 29. That means the event is officially over.
Savings aren't limited to a single day, though. These DnD Black Friday reductions started long before that and look set to roll on into the following week. It's good to know you have a little time to ponder on a purchase, but don't take too long or else the goods could be snapped up!
Where will I find the best DnD Black Friday deals?
Despite sounding like a cop-out, I'd have to say that Amazon offers are your best bet during the Dungeons & Dragons Black Friday deals. It always seems to get the most tempting discounts, so we'd always keep an eye on it.
The UK's a bit different, though; newcomers like Magic Madhouse, Wayland Games, and Zatu are great options because they often beat the competition in terms of reductions.
USA
- Amazon: Consistently the best for discounts and variety-
- Miniature Market: Great for alt-covers and more
- Walmart: A good choice for savings on newer books
- Barnes & Noble: Small discounts across the entire D&D range
- Zavvi: Offers a good variety of D&D accessories and merch
UK
- Amazon: The best for overall discounts and variety
- Magic Madhouse: A very good choice for newer books
- Zatu: Offers consistently decent savings
- Waterstones: Get your hands on special alternative covers here
- Wayland Games: A decent source of minis and books
- Zavvi: Stocks a wide range of D&D merchandise
What to expect from 2024's Black Friday D&D deals
Although you can bet on accessories like dice or miniatures being slashed in price for this year's Black Friday Dungeons & Dragons sale, rulebooks and adventures tend to steal the spotlight. Here's what you should expect from the upcoming sale.
📚 Most books discounted by up to 50% or more
It really isn't uncommon for D&D's adventures and sourcebooks to be slashed to half-price or less during Black Friday, and this has happened consistently for the last few years. Essentially, it's an opportunity to build up a killer library for much less than normal. Even if that doesn't happen, we usually get some kind of free/for less offer anyway. I often spot a 'buy 3 for the price of 2' saving kicking around, for example.
❗ The old core rulebooks will get big discounts... but don't bother with them
Because there are new rulebooks that have just come out, you're likely to see reductions on the old ones... but it's important not to get these, because those rules have been superseded. Essentially, you're wasting your cash unless you have a group determined to play the old mechanics.
🎲 Accessories get discounts, but these savings aren't massive
While there are a few exceptions (like the official Creature or Terrain Case), third-party dice and other accessories don't get massive reductions for Black Friday - we're talking a couple of dollars/pounds at best. As such, I wouldn't expect massive price cuts from them as a result.