Amazon’s Prime Day is one of the biggest sales of the year, and this year, there were a ton of great games on sale, but the fun isn’t ending just yet! There are still thousands of items being discounted, and board gamers can still save money while grabbing some of their most-wanted tabletop adventures. Fans of tabletop gaming had good luck during Prime Day, and even with the event officially over, some of the sales have yet to come to a close.
From the top strategy games of all time, to some awesome party games built for everyone, finding a marked down board game is an easy feat post-Prime Day. There are even a handful of tabletop games still available for less than $20, which is somewhat rare outside of party games. We’ve gathered all the best deals so far and will keep updating them as Amazon discounts more games!
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The Best Early Prime Day 2024 Board Game Deals
No Escape Board Game
- Type of Game
- Strategy
- Age Recommendation
- 13+
- Game Duration
- 30 Min
- Brand
- OOMM
- Number of Players
- 2 - 8
This fast-paced game is an excellent way to start game night, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Only one person can win in this maze-building race to an escape pod, and the variety of cards and tiles will keep players begging for a rematch. A 2018 release, the No Escape board game is currently marked down by 25% even after Prime Day while supplies last!
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- Jonathan Thwaites
Codenames
- Type of Game
- Puzzle
- Age Recommendation
- 14+
- Game Duration
- 15 Min
- Brand
- Czech Games Edition
- Number of Players
- 4-8
Codenames is a super fun game that relies on your ability to connect with friends and family. Similar to the game show Password, Codenames is extremely easy to play and accessible to just about anyone, making it perfect for all kinds of gatherings. Plus, each game can be completed in less than 15 minutes, depending on the group, so it’s ideal as a warm-up before a full game night or as a time-filler before a big family dinner. It goes on sale often, but right now it’s a whopping 20% off.
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- Vlaada Chvátil
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of The West
- Type of Game
- Legacy Strategy
- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- 20-90 Min
- Brand
- Days of Wonder
- Number of Players
- 2 - 5
Perfect for veteran board gamers, Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West is a remarkable board game that takes players through 12 exciting games. While the ultimate goal is to build an empire, amass wealth, and create a railway legacy that will be remembered for generations, completing tickets remains the primary objective. However, Legends of the West adds a thrilling twist: game by game, route by route, you'll accumulate earnings and open frontier boxes that hold the key to unlocking new rules, exciting content, and countless surprises. The incredible Ticket to Ride Legacy game is currently discounted by 20% as part of post-Prime Day sales.
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- Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. Moon
Ark Nova
- Age Recommendation
- 14+
- Game Duration
- 90-150 Minutes
- Brand
- Feuerland
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Designer
- Mathias Wigge
Ark Nova puts players in the role of conservationists and activists, sworn to save wildlife and the environment. Each turn, players choose different types of actions to improve their sanctuary. By carefully planning and waiting, unused move types become more powerful.This perfectly in-depth game is currently available for 33% less than normal because of post-Prime Day deals, too!
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King of Tokyo
- Age Recommendation
- 8+
- Game Duration
- ~30 Minutes
- Brand
- Iello
- Number of Players
- 2-6
- Designer
- Richard Garfield
A kaiju smash-em-up, King of Tokyo pits players in Tokyo (and Tokyo Bay) as they roll dice to fight for supremacy. Match numbers on the dice to gain points or use special die faces to gain powers, attack enemies, and possibly heal yourself. The first to 20 points — or the last alive — wins. This game is a ton of fun, whether you’re playing with complete beginners or veteran gamers, and right now you can get it with a 37% discount applied, thanks to leftover Prime Day deals!
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Disney Robin Hood Sheriff of Nottingham Game
- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- 45 min
- Brand
- Spin Master Games
- Number of Players
- 3 - 5
Steal from the rich and give to the poor in this fun family board game based on Disney's Robin Hood. In Robin Hood: Sheriff of Nottingham, players have to find creative ways to steal the royal treasure from the wicked Prince John and save the poor people of Nottingham.
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra infoAmazon has been doing a great job of putting some fantastic board games on sale during their events, and October’s Prime Day deals brought more of the same. As board games continue to gain popularity, it's a great time to jump into the hobby, especially with games like Codenames and King of Tokyo available for less than $30! Both of these tabletop games are easy to learn and have quick playtimes, making them ideal for introducing new players to tabletop.
Another game with fantastic mass appeal is the Disney Robin Hood Sheriff of Nottingham, which has been adapted a bit for slightly younger players. Now playable by anyone 10 and up, rather than the standard 14, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for family game night, especially with the Robinhood theme. This beloved animated film offers an aesthetic anyone can enjoy, while Sheriff of Nottingham has a great reputation in the board game community for being a ton of fun. It’s also still listed at under $30 with post-Prime Day discounts.
Gamers on the hunt for more complex games can still scoop up a new one during Prime Day and save. Ark Nova offers players the chance to create their own natural setting, for a variety of goals such as conservation and research. The beautiful game features hundreds of illustrated cards, and is perfect for players who prefer longer, more strategic tabletop games. Ark Nova is on sale for $50 for a limited time.
Likewise, Ticket to Ride: Legacy takes a traditional beginner board game and ups the challenge rating for veteran players. This expansive version of a fan-favorite tabletop game is ideal for groups who meet regularly for game night, or families with older children. The massive tabletop adventure is 20%, bringing the price down below $100!
Meanwhile, No Escape is a perfect option for most players, even those with little tabletop experience. It’s easy to learn, yet calls for strategy and quick thinking in order to win. Plus, the highly competitive game only lets one player win each time. Every game is a new experience, thanks to randomly drawn tiles, meaning No Escape also offers high replayability. Following Prime Day, you can get No Escape for just $30!
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Best Long Board Game Deals on Prime Day
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Display card main info widgetMysterium
$30 $55 Save $25Display card main info widget end- Type of Game
- Murder Mystery
- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- 42 Min
- Brand
- Libellud
- Designer
- Oleksandr Nevskiy, Oleg Sidorenko
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Display card main info widgetBetrayal at House on the Hill: Third Edition
$37 $56 Save $19Display card main info widget end- Age Recommendation
- 12+
- Game Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Brand
- Avalon Hill
- Number of Players
- 3-6
- Designer
- Bruce Glassco
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Display card main info widgetSpirit Island
$48 $90 Save $42Display card main info widget end- Original Release Date
- 2017-00-00
- Player Count
- 1-4
- Age Recommendation
- 13+
- Length per Game
- 90–120 Min
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Display card main info widgetNemesis
$109 $150 Save $41Display card main info widget end- Type of Game
- Survival
- Age Recommendation
- 12+
- Game Duration
- 90-180 Min
- Brand
- Awaken Realms
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5
Just in time for spooky season, the best post-Prime Day deals on long board games are attached to some horror board game classics. Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition is a long-time fan favorite that many play every October. In the same vein, Mysterium focuses more on ghosts, but offers the same scary flavor. Both games offer collaborative play for groups to enjoy, with each session lasting about an hour. The post-Prime Day discount on Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition reduces the price by 34%, down to $37. At the same time, Mysterium received a last-minute extra discount that it’s still holding on to, bringing its price down by nearly 50% and making the game less than $30 total.
Players who really want a scary October game night can save with a post-Prime Day discount that continues to bring the alien-themed board game Nemesis down in price. This game is thrilling, dark, and can take up to two hours to complete. Perfect for playing with a classic Halloween movie in the background, the massive Nemesis game is currently marked down by 23% cutting the price by over $40!
There’s still one calmer tabletop game available that plenty of players should consider picking up: Spirit Island. This award-winning game offers a unique solo mode along with its standard play, and following the big Prime Day sales, it can be had for only $48. The game comes with color pieces and a surprising amount of combat compared to other games.
Best Beginner Board Game Deals on Prime Day
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Display card main info widgetSplendor (Base Game)
$24 $40 Save $16Display card main info widget end- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- ~30 Minutes
- Brand
- Space Cowboys
- Number of Players
- 2-4
- Designer
- Marc Andre
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Display card main info widgetCatan (Base Game)
$33 $60 Save $27Display card main info widget end- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- ~60 Minutes
- Brand
- Catan Studio
- Number of Players
- 3-4
- Designer
- Klaus Teuber
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Display card main info widgetTIcket to Ride
$33 $55 Save $22Display card main info widget end- Age Recommendation
- 8+
- Game Duration
- 30-60 Minutes
- Brand
- Days of Wonder
- Number of Players
- 2-5
- Designer
- Alan R. Roon
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Display card main info widgetForbidden Island
$20 $28 Save $8Display card main info widget end- Type of Game
- Survival
- Age Recommendation
- 10+
- Game Duration
- 30 Min
- Brand
- Gamewright
- Number of Players
- 2 - 4
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Display card main info widgetSunrise Lane
$24 $35 Save $11Display card main info widget end- Type of Game
- Strategy
- Age Recommendation
- 8+
- Game Duration
- 45 Min
- Brand
- Horrible Guild
- Number of Players
- 2 - 4
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Display card main info widgetAzul Board Game
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It really is a great time to be a beginner board gamer, and this October’s Prime Day made it even better. Despite the main sale being over, most of the entry-level tabletop games continue to be marked down significantly. Catan and Ticket to Ride are probably the very best beginner tabletop games currently, and both are on still sale after Prime Day. Coincidentally, both games are available for just $33, which is nearly a 50% discount for each of these legendary games!
Forbidden Island is another, slightly older, tabletop game that’s perfect for new players. That game is on sale for only $20, and there are lots of spinoffs and expansions to sift through if you decide you really like the game. Likewise, Azul is a tile placement game that’s easy to play and has a beautiful aesthetic. Azul was nearly 60% off during Prime Day, but if you still must have it, you can get it with a similar 40% discount.
Players who care about aesthetics might want to also pick up Sunrise Lane, which plays a lot like Ticket to Ride, but using Victorian houses. This vibrant board game is listed at less than $30 post-Prime Day as well!
Splendor has long been lauded as a great entry to card-based tabletop games, and its already low price has been reduced to $24, making it another affordable addition to post-Prime Day hauls.
Some of these deals are exclusive to Prime members, but don't fret! New members can try Prime for 30 days, free. Prime Day is officially over and most of the best board games got their best discount of the year from Amazon. Make sure you take advantage of the final deals while they last, as Amazon will quickly end lightning deals and even run out of stock on many sale items. This year is a great chance to get new players started on something easy or to pick up a classic game you’ve been meaning to add to your collection. Those who really love Catan should check out the expansions that are currently on sale. These sets rarely get discounted, so Prime Day is the best chance to expand Catan!
Regardless of whether something has caught your eye thus far, The Best War Games will keep updating you on the latest and greatest deals for board games and tabletop games throughout the holiday season!
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