With the holidays quickly approaching, finding something to entertain all, or most, of the family can be one of the most important preparations to make. In recent years, board games and card games have exploded in popularity, going far beyond the standards of Monopoly and Poker. There is such a variety of tabletop games to choose from, no matter what theme or age range a group is looking to cater to, there’s probably a board game that fits the bill.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday present ample opportunities to pick up some new games to entertain the kids, even the ones in their 30’s and 40’s. At the same time, experienced tabletop gamers can findsome of the best board gamesof all time marked down by 50% or more, with even new titles similarly having their prices slashed. For friends and family looking to spend quality time gathered around a table, these Cyber Monday board game deals are the perfect solution, but they won’t be around forever!
How to Choose a Great Holiday Board Game
Even veteran players may want to think about which board game they want to bring to the table this holiday season. The absolute best games may not be suitable for everyone, after all. Consider these factors before picking out a game to save on during Cyber Monday:
The Best Board Game Deals on Black Friday
TIcket to Ride
Ticket to Ride is the classic train collection and route building game set in Industrial-era USA. Each turn players collect train cards, place tokens on the map to secure routes, or opt to gain secret objectives. Considered one of the best games of all time, it’s ideal for any kind of player. You or old, experienced or new to games, Ticket to Ride is a blast to play! For a limited time, players can save 50% on this legendary board game.
Ticket to Ride - Europe
Ticket to Ride Europe takes players on a new train adventure through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. Perfect for veteran players who need a bit of a fresh take on the fan-favorite game, this expansion is just as inviting to new players as the base game. Quick to learn and easy for players aged 8 and up, Ticket to Ride Europe is another great entry in the beloved series. Plus, for a limited time, it’s available at a 50% discount!
Catan (Base Game)
Catan is a now-classic game of trading, building, and settling. In it, players build settlements and cities to extract resources from the land of Catan. Along the way, they’ll plan trade routes, dodge a nasty robber, and barter with their friends (and enemies). One of the best games for beginners, luck of the draw helps even the playing field against more strategic play. During Black Friday, Catan is nearly half-off, making it even easier to add to holiday activities.
wingspan
This beautiful resource management game offers a unique look at ornithology with a shockingly high replay value. Players seek to discover and attract the best birds to their wildlife preserves. Each bird extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your habitats (actions). Featuring delightful watercolor illustrations and real-world facts about dozens of species of birds, this board game is perfect for experienced tabletop players. During holiday sales, players can save $20 on this incredibly fun board game.
Trekking the National Parks
Winner Of The Mensa And Parent’s Choice Award, Trekking the National Parks is an entertaining family-oriented game. Featuring charming illustrations, real-world facts about the U.S. National Parks and the wildlife that lives there, and encouraging discussions about the natural world, this game will engage most players regardless of their age. This game is perfect for adding to family game night, especially considering it’s moderately quick playtime. For a limited time, Trekking the National Parks is 20% off, too!
Everdell
Everdell is a delightful game of resource acquisition in a Redwall-esque world. Grab what you need to bring a delightful cast of characters and buildings together to make a delightful settlement. This lovely game is available at a moderate discount for a limited time only.
Codenames
Codenames is a social word game with a simple premise and challenging game play. Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents and must compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the table while teammates try to guess words of their color. This quick game offers bite-sized fun for all ages and comes with a limited time discount of up to 50% during Black Friday.
Azul Board Game
Azul is a captivating tile placement game where players assume the roles of artisans, striving to create the most visually stunning tiled mosaics. Designed for an engaging family game night, Azul offers a competitive and strategic challenge. Players draft tiles from a central market and position them on their boards in rows, earning additional points by gathering sets of identical color tiles and forming specific patterns. Right now, players can add this to their collection for just $20!
Rallyman: DIRT
Dirt and dice, cards and cars — It’s a race to the finish like none other. One of the best sports-themed tabletop games of 2023, Rallyman: Dirt is perfect for a somewhat quick game with up to six players. During Black Friday, players can have the game for as much as 58% off the normal price!
7 Wonders
7 Wonders is a card development game that spans three ages. The game offers players ways to manipulate the world immediately using cards and resources. The somewhat complex gameplay is easy to handle after just a few rounds and encourages replays in order to try new strategies. Planning is essential in 7 Wonders, but it is simple enough to serve as a bridge between entry-level and more advanced strategy games. Players can save 43% on the game for a limited time only.
IELLO: King of Monster Island Board Game
IELLO: King of Monster Island is a strategic board game designed by board game designer Richard Garfield. It is a new standalone sequel to the best-selling game, King of Tokyo. In this new game, players can play cooperatively to defeat Giant Kaiju monsters. There is a total of 6 difficulty levels and the game has a campaign mode to embark on. The game is nearly half-off during Black Friday sales!
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a complex cooperative game about defending an island home from colonizing Invaders. Players act as different spirits of the land, each with their own unique elemental powers. Faster powers take effect immediately, before the Invaders spread and ravage, but other magics are slower, requiring forethought and planning to use effectively. Players ultimately choose how their spirit affects the island. For a limited time, the game is discounted by as much as 45% during Cyber Monday!
Freelancers
Freelancers: A Crossroads Game condenses the fantasy RPG campaign experience into a single night of fun and mayhem. Players can create a character, roll funky dice, and blaze their way through multiple stories set in a world of magic, monsters, and murder. No game master is required, as a magical companion app does all the storytelling for you! This immersive game is fully voiced by industry-leading audio too! Explore hundreds of branching paths in five highly replayable campaigns. Mix and match a multitude of species and jobs to build a unique character. This game is easy to pick up and play, offering simple rules, low commitment, and no prep.
Mysterium
A horrible crime was committed on the grounds of Warwick Manor thirty years ago. Now the mansion is haunted by the ghost of the murdered servant, and it’s up to a group of psychic investigators to get to the bottom of the mystery.One player takes on the role of the victim (who is now a ghost) while the rest play as psychics. Over the course of the game, players work together to solve the mystery while their ghost friend tries to lead them to the correct culprit. During Black Friday, players can save 37% off on this spooky tabletop game.
Crescent Moon
This highly social game relies on lots of planning and table talk to win. Perfect for long game nights among veteran players, this board game offers a unique setting with truly immersive gameplay. This competitive game is currently 37% off for Black Friday.
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy is a co-operative campaign game, with an overarching story-arc played through 12-24 sessions, depending on how well a group performs. At the beginning, the game starts very similar to basic Pandemic, in which a team of disease-fighting specialists races against the clock to travel around the world, treating disease hotspots while researching cures for each of four plagues before they get out of hand. Players can have this enthralling game for 40% off during Cyber Monday!
There are even more deals to take advantage of during Black Friday weekend! Check out these top deals and save on everyone’s favorite games and accessories!
