Board games are a great way to bring the whole family together this holiday season. Some of the best memories are made from laughing and playing a game as a group. And with Black Friday just weeks away, you can save a little money as you plan your next epic game night.
With so many different ways to play, you’re sure to spot a game that fits the unique style and vibe of your family. You can find ones that require cooperative play or strategy. There are even luck-based card games that are simple and still fun. If you shop around, you’ll find some good games with even better discounts.
My family and I love board games, so I’m always on the lookout for the best deals. And because I’ll never be a rich man, I take advantage of every game deal I see for my family’s gaming table. Now, you can also enjoy the feeling of having all the board games you’ll ever need.
Keep scrolling to see our roundup of the best board game bargains. We found the top deals on a range of games, so you can find one that’s right for your group. We’ll keep updating the list as we find newer and better deals, so be sure to check back often.
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Monopoly App Banking: $18
Monopoly has been upgraded with an app that takes care of each player’s bank. There are fewer pieces to lose, and the themes on this board are much more child-friendly. There are even mini-games incorporated into the app function to see how your luck goes when you land on a railroad or get sent to jail.
The classic game of Connect 4 takes a new twist as you have to aim your pieces correctly and throw them onto the board to get four in a row. This is a very portable game that will be exciting for both adults and kids. It is a quick game in case you have other activities planned for the night, and is sure to get a few laughs.
Marvel is probably going to be fairly big for the rest of our lives, and so too will the appeal of the humble zombie. Well, Marvel Zombies smooshes the two together into a board game for up to six players. The game comes with miniatures to play with and has you trying to either save the world or doom it. This set can also be combined with others to create a larger potential game.
Although you play as a team, there is only one winner in Dash. You will receive a card with a letter and three to six blank cards. One person will have 60 seconds to think of five words that fit; the teammate has to guess them in 30 seconds before the interceptor gets the points instead if they guess correctly. This is great for kids learning to spell and families looking to play brain games.
Find out who really knows you best with a game of Priorities. In this cooperative game, one player has a list of five everyday items, and the rest have to guess in which order you’d prioritize them. This could be a fun conversation starter and is easy to bring on the go if you’re traveling this holiday season.
If you played Mouse Trap as a child, you can now bring that fun to the kids in your family. Each player is a mouse trying to get their cheese slices without getting caught in the board’s traps. Other players will try to get you caught so they can be the last mouse standing. This is an interactive game with moving pieces that get attached to the board.
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Where is the best place for board game deals?
Amazon might be the obvious choice for board games, but there are still plenty of other places you can find great deals. Target tends to have a good selection of board game deals, often giving discounts such as “buy one, get one 50% off.”
What makes a good board game deal?
Remember, a product’s list price doesn’t always tell you the real value. Often, the list price is artificially inflated to make the deal look more attractive, so you’ll want to check around to see the true value of a product.
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