The excitement is building: Black Friday sales are just around the corner this week. For board game enthusiasts, it's the perfect time to get a sense of which popular tabletop titles will be discounted. You're in the right place. As IGN's board game editor, I've tracked Black Friday board game deals for years. Let's take a closer look.
General Overview
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28, with Cyber Monday on December 1The biggest discounts are often exclusive to the weekend, though many promotions will continue throughout the holiday seasonAnticipate discounts of up to 60% on major board gamesAll leading board game retailers will participate in the salesWatch for Amazon and Target to likely offer a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" promotionBuy One, Get One Half Off on Board Games Right Now
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Catan
1$54.99 save 20%$43.99 at Amazon
Horrified
1$44.99 at Amazon
Splendor
1$39.99 save 20%$31.99 at Amazon
Camel Up
1$41.81 at Amazon
Talisman
0$59.99 save 37%$37.99 at Amazon
Monkey Palace: A LEGO Board Game
1$41.99 save 5%$39.99 at Amazon
Ticket to Ride Europe
2$59.99 save 17%$49.99 at Amazon
Harmonies
1$34.99 save 20%$28.01 at Amazon
Cards Against Humanity
0$29.00 at AmazonYou don't have to wait for Black Friday to start saving on board games. Both Amazon and Target are currently running promotions where you get 50% off a second board game when you purchase one at full price. This offer includes a solid selection of popular games like Catan, Splendor, and Horrified. Many classic and family-friendly board games are also part of the deal, including Scrabble and Mouse Trap.
Which Games Will Be Discounted?
Black Friday board game deals cover such a broad range of titles that virtually nothing is excluded (pardon the pun). If this year follows previous trends, you can expect discounts on nearly every board game available.
Last year's discounts ranged from 20% off all the way up to 65% off. Shoppers saved on popular staples like Azul and Pandemic. Family-friendly games like Exploding Kittens and UNO were discounted. Even horror-themed board games such as Alien: Fate of the Nostromo and Arkham Horror: The Card Game saw price reductions. No matter your gaming preferences, you're likely to find a deal on something that catches your eye.
Additionally, Amazon featured a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” sale for Cyber Monday last year. Since many games were already on sale, this effectively stacked discounts for even greater savings. Keep this in mind during Black Friday 2025 for potential opportunities to combine promotions.
Where to Find Board Game Sales
When it comes to retailers offering these deals, the primary ones to watch are Amazon, Walmart, and Target. For additional options, Barnes and Noble typically provides competitive discounts as well. With Amazon's Black Friday sale starting on November 20 this year, that will probably be your first stop for finding great deals.
