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The Prime Day board game deals have ended in their official capacity, but we're still seeing a lot of great discounts across a whole range of board games. If you've missed the sales event, or are just casually looking for a deal, then you'll still find some good price discounts - and absolutely good enough to jump on immediately.
Sure, you may think the 48-hour Amazon Prime Day event and its fallout is just about laptops, Kindles, or TVs, but tabletop gaming gets its fair share of attention too. Last year's Prime Day offered discounts on everything from well-known classics to the best board games, for example, and this year saw some similar action - action that has continued, too. In fact, we've been very pleasantly surprised by how darn great some of 2022's offers have been so far and still are. When you combine that with how expensive most tabletop games are at full price, those Prime Day board game deals that are still going represent even better value.
GamesRadar's team knows their board games, so we've included useful tips on what the games are good for, and more all here on this page. Read on for everything you need to know to make the most of the Prime Day board game deals that are still available.
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(opens in new tab)Prime Day board game deals - FAQ
When will Prime Day board game deals start?
The date for 2022's Prime Day board game deals is now official: you can expect to nab some bargains as of mid-July. Actually, they're just a couple of weeks away now. Amazon recently confirmed (opens in new tab) that the sales event will take place from Tuesday July 12 to Wednesday July 13, and although a few discounts are sure to appear before then, that 48-hour period is where most of the action happens.
This was something of a surprise; Prime Day board game deals normally happen on a Monday and Tuesday, so seeing them skip ahead to mid-week wasn't what we expected. However, it does mean we have slightly more time to prepare... and we're still getting a full two days of board game deals to spice up your week.
Speaking of which, Prime members will also be able to download some free video games (opens in new tab) (including the remastered Mass Effect trilogy, the Legendary Edition) during the event via Prime Gaming. Even if you don't get anything else, it's worth logging in for that.
Do I need a Prime membership for Prime Day board game deals?
Wondering whether you'll need a subscription to make the most of Prime Day board game deals? The answer is a firm 'yes'. As you may be able to tell from its name, Prime Day is all about giving members the cheapest prices. That puts many offers behind a paywall.
The competition (like Best Buy and Walmart) get in on the action with price cuts of their own
Fortunately, that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of reductions here and there. Some savings do go live for all Amazon users during the event. Plus, it's worth noting that the competition (like Best Buy and Walmart) get in on the action with price cuts of their own.
What to expect from Prime Day board game deals 2022
Much like Prime Day video game deals, tabletop doesn't always make the biggest wave during this sales event; many of the offers won't stray far from discounts we get all year round. However, that isn't to say you can't save a good chunk of money if you keep your eyes peeled. A saving is still a saving, after all.
As an example, you're practically guaranteed a win with classic board games such as Catan, the Pandemic board game, and Ticket to Ride. Even though they enjoy a reduction on the regular, we usually find their Prime Day prices to be better than usual.
Similarly, good parent-present candidates like Wingspan or Azul tend to be more affordable during sales like Prime Day as well. Because these can clock in at $50+ normally, it's a good time to invest.
It's a great opportunity to pick up cheaper party titles
All the same, we'd recommend keeping the closest eye on premium hobby games such as Terraforming Mars, Disney Villainous, Twilight Imperium, Gloomhaven (not to mention its smaller prequel, Jaws of the Lion), or Scythe. These also have their prices cut during sales events, and while most record lows are saved for Black Friday, you can still get the likes of Villainous - which doesn't normally enjoy a reduction - for much less than normal.
It's a great opportunity to pick up cheaper party titles by studios like Big Potato Games, too. Examples such as Blockbuster: The Game can come crashing down to a mere handful of dollars during events like this, reducing them to impulse-purchase territory.
Naturally, Prime Day board game deals aren't the only things worth looking into. The sales event also has a lot of other tech at massively reduced prices, including Prime Day laptop deals and Prime Day TV deals. If you want to keep your focus on tabletop though, don't miss the top board games for adults.
