Best Black Friday board game deals 2025, from new favorites to beloved classics

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The Black Friday board game deals are here, and there's some fantastic discounts on all kinds of tabletop games right now. Whether you're on the lookout for old family favorites for less, or you're hoping to add to your collection with one of the best board games, there's plenty out there to explore.

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Save up to $20 at Amazon
Up to $22 off at Miniature Market
Get up to $15 off at Walmart
Up to 50% off at Target

Save up to £27 at Amazon
See the latest deals at Magic Madhouse
Check the latest savings at Wayland Games
Save up to 70% at Zatu Games

Best Black Friday board game deals

Cyberpunk: Gangs of Night City | $124.99 $87.49 at Amazon
Save $37.50 - This Cyberpunk tie-in board game has gone lower before, but you're still saving almost $40 here – and Black Friday week is still young, so we may see further discounts. Perfect for fans of the game's unique setting and universe, and includes some neat miniatures.

Buy it if:
✅ You're a fan of the Cyberpunk universe
✅ You want a game for up to four players

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not into miniatures-based games

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💲 Game Nerdz | $99.99

UK price: £109.99 £93.49 at Firestorm Games

Heat: Pedal to the Metal | $74.99 $47.98 at Amazon
Save $27 - Feel the need for speed? This fast-paced driving game will have you racing to outmaneuver your opponents. Be careful, though – your car can overheat, so winning the game involves managing both your speed and engine temperature, while picking out the right upgrades to give you the edge.

Buy it if:
✅ You love car racing games
✅ You want a game that can be played both solo and multiplayer

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not into cars

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💲 Miniature Market | $59.99

UK price: £62.49 £49.99 at Wayland Games

7 Wonders | $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - In this strategy game you are the leader of one of the greatest cities of the Ancient World! But with great power comes great responsibility, so you'll need to gather resources, trade with others and build some military might if you want to be the winner. Great fun for strategy game fans.

Buy it if:
✅ You're a history buff
✅ You like civilization building games

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want something faster-paced

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💲 Walmart | $59.99

UK price: £44.99 £35.99 at Wayland Games

Harmonies | $34.99 $26.49 at Amazon
Save $8.50 - In this truly unique game you create your own worlds, combining dreamlike landscapes and animals to gain victory points. The optional Nature's Spirit cards offer deeper gameplay. Easy to learn but tricky to master, Harmonies is a beautiful and surreal gaming experience.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a truly unique game
✅ You want a game that can be played solo or multiplayer

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a more conventional game

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💲 Walmart | $26.49

UK price: £34.00 £27.20 at Wayland Games

Fire Tower | $42.45 $31.99 at Amazon
Save $8.50 - Competitive firefighting is the unusual theme behind this fast-paced game. You'll use real firefighting techniques to protect your towers while directing the flames toward your opponent – we're pretty sure they don't do that in real life! Fire Tower is easy to learn, but offers plenty of replayability.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a game that can be played quickly
✅ You like the innovative theme

Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer more involved games

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💲 Runaway Parade Games | $31.99

UK price: £29.98 at Amazon UK

Sandcastles of Burgundy | $29.99 $18.99 at Miniature Market
Save $11 - Even though it's a small discount, my price matching software suggests this kid-friendly version of Castles of Burgundy has never been cheaper. Considering how many good things I've been hearing about this version, it's well worth a look.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a game for your kids
✅ You're getting your kids into board gaming

Don't buy it if:
❌ You didn't enjoy Castles of Burgundy

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💲 Amazon | $22.49

UK price: £24.99 £18.25 at Magic Madhouse

Gwent: The Legendary Card Game | $44.99 $39.99 at Miniature Market
Save $5 - Despite not being listed as a discount, this adaptation has an MSRP of $45, so that counts as a price cut to me. I've certainly not been able to find it for less, and as mentioned in our Gwent: The Legendary Card Game review, it's a good choice for fans of strategy.

Buy it if:
✅ You adore the video game version
✅ You'd like a good strategy game

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

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💲 Amazon | $39.99

UK price: £44 £34.98 at Zatu Games

The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth | $119.99 $89.99 at Amazon
Save $30 – Although not the lowest-ever price for this Lord of the Rings-themed adventure, a 25% discount is still welcome for a board game generally on the higher end of the price scale. Supporting 1-5 players, this is an ideal game to play solo or with a group of friends.

Buy it if:
✅ You love The Lord of the Rings
✅ You want a game to play with friends or alone

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're looking for a budget-friendly board game

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💲Target | $95.99

UK price: £76.54 at Amazon UK

The Uzzle 3.0 | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 – If you're looking for a family-friendly board game, this puzzle-solving board game might just be what you're looking for. The Uzzle 3.0 can be played solo or with up to four players, but keep in mind that this deal is exclusive for Amazon Prime members. If you don't have Prime, you can still get a smaller $10 discount right now, however.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a family-friendly game
✅ You want something to play solo, too

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like physical puzzles

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💲 Walmart | $70

UK price: £38.99 £30.80 at Amazon

What to expect from Black Friday board game deals 2025

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There's a lot of ground to cover when it comes to Black Friday board game deals, so what should you be looking out for? The team and I have been covering the sale for almost seven years now, so we've built up our fair share of advice. You'll find our top hints and tips below.

🎲 Hobby games will get the best deals
The 'best' deals tend to be on more expensive games for adults such as Wingspan, Mansions of Madness, or Twilight Imperium. Because these can cost up to $100 / £100 or more, being able to pick them up for less isn't an opportunity to miss. King of Monster Island tumbled by 50% last year, for example, as did Spirit Island. Gloomhaven (often considered to be one of the best adult board games) also tumbled to its lowest ever price during 2021's Black Friday board game deals.

👪 Family games will fall in price, but not much more than any other time of year
Considering the sale's proximity to Christmas, the best family board games such as Catan and Carcassonne are always worth keeping an eye on. They're always cheaper than normal in November and will go down very well if you're visiting loved ones over the Holiday season. We saw Catan's lowest ever price in 2021, for example. Equally, there was a huge drop on Pandemic in 2022. (It was less than $20.) However, it's worth pointing out that those games always seem to be on sale. Indeed, the discount you'll get during Black Friday isn't dissimilar to other year-round reductions.

💲 Coupons are worth looking out for
We saw a lot of offers get boosted by bonus reductions via Amazon last year if you ticked a box under the price. These provided some the best bargains that weren't matched again, so speed is of the essence. If you can be sure we've never seen a lower price via comparison sites like CamelCamelCamel, don't hesitate. That's the biggest takeaway I can give, actually. Even if a lowest-ever price emerges before Black Friday itself, it's worth striking right away. It's unlikely to get reduced any more, particularly if coupons such as the ones mentioned above are involved.

As far as specifics go, October's Prime Day board game deals were a good hint of what we should expect. Alongside family fare like Catan or Ticket to Ride enjoying record low prices, premium, big box games in the vein of Nemesis got major reductions that were the best we'd seen in months. Black Friday is typically even better for this, so watch out for usually-expensive must-haves such as Mansions of Madness, Gloomhaven, Scythe, Spirit Island, and Twilight Imperium. They'll almost certainly get slashed in price, even if it isn't for long.

I think we can anticipate price cuts on newer titles released more recently, too. Finspan is a shoe-in as it's already been getting decent savings throughout the year, while Fate of the Fellowship, Vantage, and Battle of Hoth are strong contenders for their first major bargains.

Black Friday board game deals FAQ

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When will Black Friday board game deals end?

Black Friday board game deals always take place after Thanksgiving and on the final Friday of November, which in this case is November 28. The deals will then end at 12am local time.

But we do see deals continue throughout the following weekend, with Black Friday board game deals then rolling into early December as Cyber Monday board game deals.

Where will the best Black Friday board game deals be?

Every retailer wants a slice of that Black Friday pie, so it's not surprising to see them all put on a mega-sale throughout November. And while most are pretty decent, some are better than others. I've rounded up the best ones here, including why you should check out their deals.

US
- Amazon: The best for variety
- Miniature Market: Best for hobby games
- Target: Enjoys exclusive products
- Walmart: Good discounts on family games
- Best Buy: Decent for family games

UK
- Amazon: Best for overall quality
- Magic Madhouse: Surprisingly good offers
- Zatu: Sales on hobby games
- Argos: Good for classic family games
- Very: Offers on family games
- John Lewis: Solid deals on hobby games

Should I wait until the Black Friday board game deals?

While I appreciate that it's an annoyingly vague answer, whether you should wait or not it depends on what you're looking for. Family-friendly games normally enjoy discounts all year round, and despite getting even better reductions at the end of November, you can still find a bargain if you jump the gun. (Though if you do, it's worth checking with price-comparison sites such as CamelCamelCamel to see if it's actually a good offer.)

Hobby games are a different story. These consistently hit all-time low prices during Black Friday, so I'd highly recommend waiting if you want anything like Spirit Island, Mansions of Madness, or Scythe. If the game's price normally hits or exceeds $80 / £80, you can be confident it'll get a decent - if brief - saving during the annual Black Friday board game deals.

The November sales extravaganza isn't limited to board gaming, of course. We can expect some decent Black Friday Pokemon card deals. A few good Black Friday Lego deals should be up for grabs, too.