Early Black Friday Deals on Board Games Have Begun

Every year when Black Friday rolls around, you can bet you’ll be able to save cash on all manner of stuff. Among the items that go on sale every year is board games. And believe it or not, some big board game sales have already begun this early in the game.

Amazon is running a big sale on all kinds of board games. We’re talking family board games, deep strategy board games, war board games, card games, and a whole lot more. Basically, if it means you can sit around a table and play a game, whether you’re playing solo or inviting a whole party over or anything in between, you can save money on it.

Deals on Board Games for Adults

If you're in the market for good board games for adults, you're well served in Amazon's current sale. Tons of heavy hitters are on sale for terrific prices. We're talking games like Alien: Fate of the Nostromo, which according to our review, has a "good, simple system that creates a lot of suspense and cinematic moments."

Fans of Pandemic will want to check out World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, which uses the same gameplay mechanics as Pandemic, but is set in the world of the famous MMO. See our review for more info.

Family Board Game Deals

If it's family board games you're after, you have a slew to choose from. So many classics are here, from The Game of Life to Guess Who?, plus newer popular entries like Hedbanz. Anyone looking to stock up on games everyone already knows how to play can pick their favorites here.

When Is Black Friday 2024?

Of course it's not Black Friday yet. This year, Black Friday falls on November 29, but the deals season has already begun. Various retailers and platform makers have already kicked off their early Black Friday deals. Look at Walmart's early Black Friday sale if you don't believe me. That said, Amazon’s Black Friday Week starts on November 21 and runs through the end of Black Friday.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.