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Hoping to get some early Black Friday board game deals to give the family something to play over Thanksgiving weekend? You aren’t short on choice – both Amazon and Walmart have been busy discounting the best board games ahead of Friday’s mega-sale.
Some have hit their lowest ever prices, too. Catan has been slashed by more than half to $22 (opens in new tab), for instance. Similarly, Pandemic is very nearly at its lowest price thanks to a drop and is now down to $17.99 (opens in new tab) instead of $45 while Ticket to Ride has tumbled by 60% to $21.98 at Walmart (opens in new tab). Finally, the more strategic 7 Wonders has fallen by 28% to $43.10 (opens in new tab). They’re comfortably the best offers we’ve seen in the early Black Friday board game deals so far, and they should arrive quickly if you’re an Amazon Prime member (if there was ever a time to sign up for a free trial, it’d be now).
These early Black Friday board game deals are ideal for a get-together over Thanksgiving for a couple of reasons, but chief among them is accessibility. They’re all straightforward and easy to get into yet don’t skimp on strategic depth, as demonstrated by the Pandemic board game and its stellar co-op gameplay. At the other end of the scale, Ticket to Ride impresses thanks to a chilled-out pace that’s laced with hidden tactics. Then there’s the modern classic that is Catan. Much like 7 Wonders, it steps the strategy up a notch with a clever resource mechanic that always makes each session different.
In short, they’re some of the top board games for families – perfect for a Thanksgiving games session, basically.
Today’s best early Black Friday board game deals
(opens in new tab)Catan | $55 $22 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 60% – Keen to add a bit more strategy into the mix? Catan is where you should set up shop. With a board that’s different each time you play and a focus on trading, it walks a fun, fine line between cooperation and a dash to the finish line.
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Pandemic | $44.99 $17.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 60% – Seeing as this is one of the best tabletop games you can get thanks to its clever mix of co-op teamwork and a race against time, this huge discount on Pandemic isn’t one to miss. Seriously, it’s more than worth a go at that price; we couldn’t recommend it more.
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Ticket to Ride | $54.99 $21.98 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
Save 60% – OK, so the concept might not seem like the most exciting one you’ve ever seen. But bear with it, because Ticket to Ride is a relaxing yet tactical delight that is practically made for post-Thanksgiving dinner get-togethers.
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Carcassonne | $39.99 $26.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 33% – While it’s not as big a discount as others have enjoyed this Black Friday, that’s still an excellent price for an excellent game. This is a surprisingly therapeutic, engrossing city-building game where the map is constantly evolving as you place down tiles in a bid for points.
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7 Wonders | $59.99 $43.10 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 28% – If you’re eager to try something a little deeper, 7 Wonders will have you covered. Despite being accessible, it’s a more complex experience that’ll really give you something to get your teeth into.
More of today’s best Black Friday deals
- Amazon: over 50% off PS5 games and Razer accessories (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: price guarantee available and laptops from $119 (opens in new tab)
- Dell: up to 30% off Alienware, XPS and Inspiron (opens in new tab)
- Disney Plus: grab 12 months for the price of 10 (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: headphones from $19.95 and tablets from $79 (opens in new tab)
- Target: up to 50% off headphones, 25% off TVs, and more (opens in new tab)
- Newegg: gaming monitors from $179 and chairs from $69.99 (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: $400 off Surface Pro and 30% off gaming headsets (opens in new tab)
- B&H Photo: gaming laptops from $619 (opens in new tab)
- HP: 72 hour flash sale now live – save up to $400 (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: save up to $3,500 on 8K and QLED TVs (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: up to $1,000 off 5G phones with trade-in (opens in new tab)
This is just the beginning of 2021’s Black Friday sale, so it’s worth dropping in on our guide to the latest Black Friday gaming deals (to say nothing of Black Friday Lego deals if you’re hunting down gifts for yourself or a loved one) over the next week. Don’t forget about Black Friday Disney Plus deals either – the streaming service is perfect for winding down after a board game session.
