What to expect from Prime Day board game deals 2025

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Prime Day board game deals might not be the first thing that come to mind where the sale is concerned, but they deserve your attention. Sure, the event is better known for knocking back prices on Amazon gear or tech like laptops. But tabletop games enjoy some very tempting discounts during this time as well.

Basically, everything from party favorites to some of the best board games are included in this annual bargain-fest. In fact, I've seen a few record low prices appear in previous Prime Day board game deals. That's why we'll be rounding up the latest offers here when the time comes, and furnishing you with knowledge on what to look out for until then.

You see, with well over six years of Prime Day bargain-hunting experience under our belts, we've got a pretty good idea of what you can expect throughout the event. That's why a variety of hints and tips are available further down the page to help you make the most of this July's Prime Day board game deals.

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Mycelia | $39.99 $21.98at AmazonSave $15 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:UK price:⭐ £27.99£23.98 at Zatu
Cheapest ever price

Mycelia | $39.99 $21.98 at Amazon
Save $15 - After checking in with price-match software, it seems as though this fungi game for fun-guys has never been cheaper. In fact, the average cost is usually $30 or thereabouts.

Buy it if:
✅ You like brain-teasers
✅ You're looking for a family-friendly game

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

Price check:
💲 Target | $39.99

UK price:
£27.99 £23.98 at Zatu

Talisman 5th Edition | $59.99 $43.99at AmazonSave $16 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:UK price:⭐ £60.99£45.99 at Zavvi

Talisman 5th Edition | $59.99 $43.99 at Amazon
Save $16 - At a mere five cents off the game's lowest ever price, Amazon isn't playing ahead of 2025's board game deals. Like we mentioned in our Talisman 5th Edition review, this version is "the definitive way to experience this classic board game."

Buy it if:
✅ You like RPG games
✅ You adored the original

Don't buy it if:
❌ You never got on with Talisman

Price check:
💲 Target | $43.99

UK price:
£60.99 £45.99 at Zavvi

Terraforming Mars | $79.99 $59.99at AmazonSave $20 -Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:UK price:£69.99£47.99 at Amazon

Terraforming Mars | $79.99 $59.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Although it's not a record low price, that 25% reduction brings the buzz-worthy game much lower than the $70-$74 average cost it has most of the year.

Buy it if:
✅ You want an award-winner
✅ You value replayability

Don't buy it if:
❌ Civilization games aren't for you

Price check:
💲 Miniature Market | Out of stock

UK price:
£69.99 £47.99 at Amazon

Nemesis | $149.99 $106.49at AmazonSave $43 -click on 'Another way to buy' Buy it if:Don't buy it if:Price check:UK price:£125£99.95 at Magic Madhouse

Nemesis | $149.99 $106.49 at Amazon
Save $43 - This is an excellent offer, so long as you click on 'Another way to buy' under the price. That way you'll be paying 29% less ($106.49 rather than $119.99). Seeing as we were so full of praise for the co-op horror game in our Nemesis review, this offer comes highly recommended while it lasts.

Buy it if:
✅ You love horror games
✅ Alien is your fave movie

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

Price check:
💲 Amazon | $119.99

UK price:
£125 £99.95 at Magic Madhouse

Prime Day board game deals: FAQs

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When do Prime Day board game deals begin?

Following an official announcement from Amazon itself, we now know that this year's Prime Day board game deals will take place between July 8-11, 2025. Yep, that's right; the event has been stretched across four days. Phew.

Don't assume the savings are reserved for those four days, though. Amazon often kicks things off with price cuts ahead of time (even if the best offers are saved for the event itself), and other retailers launch rival events to take advantage of deal mania. Keep your eyes peeled from the week before, I'd say.

Do I need a Prime membership for Prime Day board game deals?

You will need to have a Prime membership to get access to Prime Day board game deals, as the event and its discounts are exclusive to Prime members. While this a sweet perk for those who are already subscribed to Amazon Prime, it is a bit of a bummer for those who aren't.

Of course, you do have alternatives if you still want to save money on your favorite board games. To capitalize on the Prime Day hype, some retailers run similar sales around the same time. If you’re lucky (and keep a close eye out) you might even come across even better deals than those on Amazon. Obviously, getting a free trial of Prime is a helpful workaround too.

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Get a free 30-day trial of Prime
You can experience all of the Prime Day goodness without paying a dime thanks to Amazon’s 30-day free trial of Prime. Alongside having access to the best Prime Day board game deals, you’ll also be able to stream Prime Video during your trial.

Even if Prime winds up not being your thing, there’s no problem with backing out. Provided you cancel your subscription before your trial ends, you’ll incur absolutely no cost at all.

Should I wait for Black Friday board game deals instead?

While certain games do hit their lowest ever prices during the November sales, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth checking out Prime Day sales too. While the price drops are less extreme and fewer between than during the annual Black Friday board game deals, you should still see a couple of stand-out deals.

If you do come across a discounted item during Prime Day and aren’t sure if you should hold out until Black Friday for a better price, we recommend referencing its price history using tools like CamelCamelCamel to give you a fuller picture of the sale trends.

What to expect from Prime Day board game deals 2025

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There are a wide variety of titles that can wind up included in the selection of Prime Day board game deals, no matter what genre or price range they are. So, whether you like chill puzzle games or prefer to turn your friends against each other with some good ol’ social deduction, you should find a bargain or two worth pursuing.

🎲 Hobby games will get good price cuts, but you'll need to go looking for them
Prime Day is a good time to pick up hobby board games (like Spirit Island) because they're known to enjoy bigger price cuts. These reductions may not be as good as Black Friday, and you'll have to look for them individually because Amazon will be flooded with cheap tat during the sale, but they're there if patient bargain-hunters are willing to look.

👪 Family and party games get good deals
While they may go on sale intermittently through the year anyway, the best party board games are particularly strong candidates for good Prime Day discounts. They tend to be on the more inexpensive side to begin with so they make for great little impulse buys.

💲 Watch out for coupons
There were plenty of bonus reductions at Amazon thanks to coupons over the last couple of years, and that's how the retailer got around the competition. Keep an eye out for those tick boxes near the price.


Naturally, Prime Day board game deals aren't the only things worth looking into. The sales event also has a lot of tech at massively reduced prices, including Prime Day laptop deals and Prime Day TV deals.

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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