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Article updated on Dec 9, 2025

Best Family Board Games on Sale for the Holidays

Crank up the fun at holiday parties with games starting at $7.

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James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs.
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Board games are a great way to bring the whole family together, especially during the holiday season. Some of the best memories are made from laughing and playing a game as a family. Plus, it’s an activity that can include all ages, so everyone can join in. With the deals we’ve found, you can save money while planning your next epic game night. These games also make for great holiday gifts. 

With so many games to play, you’re sure to spot one that fits your family’s style and vibe. You can find cooperative games,, strategy‑based challenges or luck‑based card games that are simple yet fun. If you shop around, you’ll discover some excellent discounts.

My family and I love board games, so I'm always on the lookout for the best deals. I'll never be a rich man -- I take advantage of every game deal I see for my family's gaming table. Now, you can also enjoy the feeling of having all the board games you'll ever need.

Keep scrolling to see our roundup of the best board game bargains. We found top deals across a range of games so you can find one that’s right for your group. We’ll keep updating this list as new offers appear, so check back often.

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Originally $25, this monopoly game has been upgraded with an app that takes care of each player's bank. The board has fewer pieces to lose, and its themes are much more child-friendly. The app even has mini games incorporated into its function to see how your luck goes when you land on a railroad or get sent to jail.

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Originally $15, this deal has brought the price down to $7. Whereas the game is concerned, the classic game of Connect 4 takes a new twist as you have to aim your pieces correctly and throw them onto the board to get four in a row. This is a very portable game that will be exciting for both adults and kids. It is a quick game in case you have other activities planned for the night and is sure to get a few laughs.

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Marvel is probably going to be fairly popular for the rest of our lives, and so too will be the humble zombie. Marvel Zombies smooshes the two together into a board game for up to six players, and it's now just $52, down from $65. The game comes with miniatures to play with and tasks you with either saving the world or dooming it. This set can also be combined with others to create a larger potential game.

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The Binca Fletter Dash game is currently available for just $22, a modest savings off its $25 list price. If you're not familiar, you play as a team -- and there's only one winner in Dash. You receive a card with a letter and three to six blank cards. One person will have 60 seconds to think of five words that fit; the teammate has to guess them in 30 seconds before the interceptor gets the points, provided they guess correctly. This is great for kids learning to spell and families looking to play brain games.

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Find out who really knows you best with a game of Priorities. In this cooperative game, one player has a list of five everyday items, and the rest have to guess in which order you'd prioritize them. This could be a fun conversation starter and is easy to bring on the go with a cut down from $20, if you're traveling this holiday season.

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If you played Shark Strike as a child, you can now bring that fun to the kids in your family while enjoying the price cut from $21. Each player goes head-to-head, by sending a very hungry shark at each other’s fish pins, trying to knock over as many as possible.​

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Where is the best place for board game deals?

Amazon might be the obvious choice for board games, but there are still plenty of other places you can find great deals. Target tends to have a good selection of board game deals, often giving discounts such as "buy one, get one 50% off."

What makes a good board game deal?

Remember, a product's list price doesn't always tell you the real value. Often, the list price is artificially inflated to make the deal look more attractive, so you'll want to check around to see the true value of a product.

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