These 15 Black Friday board game deals will save you from boredom this winter

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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:15:23 +0000

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Its too late for this year, but these 15 Black Friday board game deals will save you from boredom at Thanksgiving in 2026.

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I love board games and play a lot of them, so every year I produce a seven-game roundup for folks to try based on some of my favorites from the previous 12 months. But this year, Im treating you to some discounted
classics that are not only great but cheaper than ever.

Among them is one of my new favorites: Flip 7, which is $7.97 at Walmart . While it isnt discounted, this is such a low price to pay for a very good board game (well, card game) that I cant recommend it. Then there's
Codenames, the second edition is down $10 to $24.99 at Amazon . Its the perfect game for groups of any size and a must-own title for everyone with a board game collection.

Ive also spotted a limited-time deal on Sheriff of Nottingham, its $26.49 at Amazon (44%-off), but as a Lightning Deal, so it might sell out before Black Friday. Target also has deals on Big Potato Games, like selling Sounds Fishy for just $10 usually $18 - and the price drop will disappear come Saturday, according to Target. Board game Black Friday deals quick links Flip 7: $7.97 at Walmart Sounds Fishy: was $17.99 now $10 at Target Catan: was $54.99 now $24.99 at Amazon Poetry for Neanderthals: was $19.99 now $9.99 at Target Ticket to Ride: was $54.99 now $27.48 at Amazon 7 Wonders Duel: was $34.99
now $19.89 at Amazon Carcassonne: was $41.99 now $20.99 at Amazon Herd Mentality: was $19.99 now $14 at Target Codenames: was $34.99 now $24.99 at Amazon Hollywood 1947: was $24.99 now $17.49 at Amazon Sheriff of Nottingham: was $44.99 now $27 at Amazon Pandemic: was $49.99 now $36.99 at Amazon MTG: FFVII Commander deck: was $69.99 now $56.99 at Amazon MTG: Final Fantasy Starter Kit: was $19.99 now $15.99 at Walmart MTG: AtLA Beginner Box: was $34.99 now $29.88 at Walmart Today's best board game Black Friday deals in
the US

Perfect for: Everyone

Okay, I know this isnt discounted, but $7.97 is so cheap for a great game,
who cares? This game is super quick to play and learn, as its basically Blackjack. Each player is dealt a card, then takes turns either sticking with what they have and banking their points, or twisting and adding a card to their pile. If they are dealt a card they already have, they bust out and score zero.

The deck is built with 12 twelves, 11 elevens, and so on (plus 1 zero), so theres the risk-reward that higher numbers are more likely to make you bust, and there are a few special bonus cards that can mix things up.

The Flip 7 of it all is if you flip over seven unique number cards, you end the round and get a bonus 15 points, which is a massive help as you and everyone else race to 200 points.

Theres also a Grinch version thats the same price if you want one thats more Christmas-themed for your winter game nights. View Deal

Perfect for: Large groups who love to lie creatively

Sounds Fishy is one of my new favorite party games because its a delightful combination of trivia and lying to your friends. The question asker doesnt know the answer and must find it amid a sea of lies concocted by the other players. Games are super quick, and the game is super accessible for big groups with a diverse age range of players the questions are so weird that adults arent more likely to know the answer than the kids.

Targets Big Potato Games Sale ends Saturday, so youll want to hurry to nab this deal. View Deal

Perfect for: Players who want a proper board game

Catan is THE board game for a reason. Its only downside is that the number of players who can play it at once is either 3 or 4 unless you get an expansion. But when you sit down to play Catan, I know youll have a blast because it offers the quality of trading and tactics we all wish childhood classics like Monopoly did while still offering some fair element of luck to keep games interesting and varied.

Just get this game and thank me later. View Deal

Perfect for: The young at heart

Whether youre young or simply young at heart, Poetry for Neanderthals is a delightfully silly game that is half-price at Target until Saturday.

Like charades, you take turns to describe something to your team, but rather than actions, you must only use single-syllable words to help your team guess whats on your card. While you talk a player from the other teams waits with a big inflatable club to *bonk* you if you try to use longer words, and theyll steal your points too. Why wait, go play now cheap for Black Friday! View Deal

Perfect for: Strategists
This approachable strategy game has players racing to expand their rail network across the board so they can achieve travel objectives and score the most points. Ticket to Ride is one of those all-time classic board games, a title that everyone should own because while it does require strategic thinking there arent a lot of moving parts so its very accessible to younger players and board game novices, while also being fun for veterans of the
board gaming space.

Also it has trains in it! Who doesnt love trains? View Deal

Perfect for: A board gaming duo

Couples will know that playing a board game together can be tough, as a lot
of games are simply designed for groups of three or more even if they say two-player play is possible.

There are some excellent two-player-focused titles, though, and 7 Wonders
Duel is frequently touted as one of the best examples for a good reason. It brings 7 Wonders ancient civilization theming and strategic development to a really compelling one-vs-one format that is hard to beat, especially at this Black Friday price. View Deal

Perfect for: Casual board gamers

Ive previously described Carcassonne as a competitive jigsaw puzzle, because players take turns to take a tile at random and place it onto the map youre creating, where roads, city walls, and other landmarks must align with the other tiles placed. By claiming and successfully completing roads, cities, etc, you score points, and when the tiles run out, whoever has the most
points wins.

Without any expansions, there arent too many ways to seriously disrupt your opponents, but this can create a more chill vibe for a game, which Ive found works best with more casual gamers.

If youre looking for some expansion advice, then Id suggest The Princess &
The Dragon , The Tower , and Traders & Builders as the best places to start. View Deal

Perfect for: Social gamers and breaking the ice

If youre looking for a game to help you break the ice with a new group, or to inspire conversation with any group, rather than a game that will utterly dominate all other chat, then this is the one for you. Here, you score points by thinking like the group and giving an answer that matches up with what other players have written down.

If you are the only player to give an answer, youll be punished with the Pink Cow a little model which will prevent you from winning the game if youre still holding onto it. So remember to always think like the herd, and that this deal is only live until Saturday! View Deal

Perfect for: Any group gaming night

Codenames might be the perfect group game because it works with basically any group size above four. You split the group down the middle to form two teams that can each see a 5x5 grid of cards with random words on. One player from each team is selected as the Spymaster, and they alone can see a card which highlights words on the grid as either red, blue, beige, or black.

By giving single-word clues (I also allow proper nouns) and a number, the Spymaster must guide their team to guess all their teams words (either the
red or blue ones) before the other team can do the same while avoiding the black assassin word that causes a team to instantly lose if they guess it.
Ive played this at rowdy parties and at more chill family game nights, and it always works. This is the quintessential group game, and everyone should own it. View Deal

Perfect for: Social deduction sleuths (aka fans of The Traitors)

There arent too many social deduction games on sale for Black Friday, but I did see this niche favorite of mine, so Im flagging it here.

Hollywood 1947 portrays the teams as members of the film industry who are either Patriotic or Communist, making movies to instill their values on the general public. Every player is also given a role to play, such as the Director, Writer, Lead Actor, Costume Designer, Script Supervisor, etc. This gives you different ways to control the film and try to spin it to your teams needs.

What I quite like here is even if the Communists are discovered, their game isnt over if they can wrestle enough control over the creative process, and the Rising Star a third-party player who simply wants to have as many movies made as possible can always lend them a hand to keep the game going. View Deal

Perfect for: Liars, cheaters, and backstabbers

We all know that in social deduction games, the best role is as one of the Impostors, Traitors, Werewolves, or Insert Bad Team Name Here . In Sheriff of Nottingham, you can all flex your ability to lie and bribe as you take turns to smuggle wares past the Sheriff.

If your lying is caught out, youll get fined and lose your contraband; if the Sheriff accuses you baselessly, then they must pay you.

If you love social games, then this is a really fun alternative to the usual recommendations, and just such an awesome game (and after writing this, Ive already put it on my list to play on my next game night).

Also note this is a Lightning Deal so the discount extra wont be available forever. View Deal

Perfect for: A co-operative experience

I know some never want to hear the word pandemic again, but this game is one of my favorite co-operative games ever. You work as a team of medical
experts, trotting the globe in order to fight and cure diseases on a rampage, and either all succeed, or all fail.

My only advice is, after a few games, modify the rules so that players can only communicate with the person who took their turn just before them. Its very easy for a group leader to emerge in Pandemic and railroad the team into their game plan especially if theyve played it more, this way it continues to feel like a team effort.

Also note: This is a lightning deal, so the discount might sell out before Black Friday is over. View Deal

Now for a trio of deals that arent technically board games, but are some discounts I dont want folks to miss on my favorite TCG: Magic: The Gathering. This first one is a complete Commander deck from the Final Fantasy collab headed up by Cloud from FFVII. A solidly powerful deck filled with cards featuring iconic characters from the beloved Final Fantasy entry, its usually a lot pricier than this, so if youre keen to get into Commander, dont let
this deal pass you by. View Deal

Final Fantasy fans should also consider this Starter Kit for Magic: The Gathering, which includes two premade decks that fare well against each other and feature iconic series characters, including Cloud and Sephiroth. While
not all the cards are great, these decks are the strongest in other formats. The decks serve as an excellent starting point for new players to try Magic: The Gathering, so they can learn the rules without investing too much out of the gate. View Deal

Alternatively, grab this Beginner Box for the incredible new Avatar: The Last Airbender set. Id argue its even better at helping new players come to grips with Magic: The Gathering than the Starter Kit above, as it includes more cards so you can explore different strategies, and the decks are ordered so your first game will play out in an easy-to-follow, semi-scripted way thats approachable for complete newcomers. View Deal

Thats my selection of the best board game deals you can find this Black Friday!

These are just the deals I can see at big retailers, so your local game store might have other discounts running. Even if they arent quite as impressive discount-wise as whats online, supporting your local store can be really worthwhile if they regularly run events and support your local gaming community.

Alternatively, you can check out my January 2025 and January 2024 gaming recommendation lists for other ideas, though I couldnt spot deals for all these games (which is why I haven't included them in this list). Today's best Black Friday deals - quick links Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung : up to
$2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor



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