The nights are getting darker and colder, which makes it the perfect time of year to get cosy with a hot drink and some fun board games. Getting a deal now will set you up perfectly for winter months and Christmas fun.
Many retailers are offering big discounts in the run-up to the festive period: we recommend checking Amazon, Zatu, Very, Smyths, Argos and John Lewis in the UK, and Amazon, Target and Best Buy in the US. But our bargain hunters have listed the best deals below, saving you the trouble of trawling all the retailers separately.
Best board game deals right now
We’ve rounded up great discounts and savings on a wide variety of high-quality board games, including the latest and greatest as well as some true classics. Be aware, however, that not all games are suitable for all ages.
There are, of course, lots of different types of board games, from party games to seriously competitive ones. We’ve tried to find a mix of different options so you can find something that’s right for you.
Top 10 Board Games Deals
Articulate Family Board Game

Exceptional price on a terrific party game, in which you try to describe items as quickly as possible without saying the name of the things themselves. Harder than it sounds, and lots of fun.
Ticket to Ride Europe

Grab the European edition of the popular Ticket to Ride game – which features in our best board games roundup – for train rides from Edinburgh to Constantinople. Many feel this is a better game overall than the US-based original, because the rules have been gently tweaked.
Zatu always has good prices on board games, but over the Black Friday weekend you can make a small additional saving: if you buy three games and use the code BOARD3 it’ll knock 3% from the price.
Now That's What I Call Music Board Game

This is the board game of choice for all the music lovers out there, now with a big saving – and it’s even dropped an extra 30p since 22 November.
Z-Man Games Pandemic

Pandemic is a terrific game, in which you play co-operatively to save the world from four diseases, and either all win or all lose. A good deal, this.
Dobble Card Game

This is a delightfully simple and engrossing card game, in which you try to spot which symbol appears on two cards before your competitors do.
Czech Games Codenames

This is an excellent price, but more importantly it’s a truly excellent game, all about clever clues and being on the same wavelength as your teammates – or not. A fun and reliable conversation starter, it’s top of our Best party games article.
Mouse Trap

Hasbro Buckaroo

Plan B Games Azul

Azul is a beautifully designed game about picking up coloured tiles and arranging them cunningly into point-scoring patterns. Can be relaxing or cutthroat, depending on the crowd.
Betrayal at House on the Hill

If you’re into horror and semi-co-operative gaming, Betrayal at House on the Hill is perfect for you. In which case, get it now while the price is low – it’s gone up by a quid since 22 November, but it’s still miles ahead of Amazon or anyone else.
Last Night on Earth

An improved deal for this popular survival horror zombie game, having dropped by a fiver since 22 November.
Libellud Dixit

Amazon’s superb deal (it was £16 on 6 November) on this inventive and popular storytelling game is gone; Zatu’s offer is the best currently available.
Our only worry is that the sales page shows artwork for Dixit Odyssey, a different version of the game. We’re fairly sure that’s just an error, since the site sells that on a separate page, but it might be worth checking before you buy.
Pandemic Legacy Season 2

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed co-operative game Pandemic, in which you team up to cure disease around the globe. In this Legacy version your decisions in one game affect future games; you’ll be gripped by the fight for survival.
Mattel Scrabble

Memorise those two-letter words and destroy your family at this classic word game. It’s dropped by a pound since 20 November.
221b Baker Street

A shame: this cryptic detective game has gone up in price, having dropped as low as £15.48 on 22 November. Still not a bad deal, but we’d wait for a better one.