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Save up to 47% on hundreds of games at Amazon to celebrate National Board Game Day

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SAVE UP TO 47%, PLUS BUY TWO GET ONE 50% OFF: Amazon has hundreds of board games on sale ahead of National Board Game day for as much as 47% off including fan-favorites like Catan, Cascadia, Jenga, and more. You can stack these sale prices with Amazon’s buy one get on at 50% off deal on select games.


Best board game deals at Amazon

Best overall board game deal
Ticket to Ride

$ 43.97 (save $ 11.02)

the box of the board game ticket to ride


Best board game deal for two players
Splendor

$ 31.99 (save $ 8)

the box for the board game splendor


Best travel-friendly game deal
Sushi Go Party!

$ 21.49 (save $ 7.46)

the sushi go party! game with cards and board

In the last few decades, board games have stepped up and now offer some of the most wholesome fun around. And Amazon has gone all-out with deals celebrating National Board Game Day on April 11 this year.

Amazon has hundreds of fantastic games on sale for up to 47% off. On top of those deals, Amazon has a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale happening that applies to plenty of already-discounted games. Stacked together, you could be in for some great savings. And these aren’t just ho-hum games included in the sale. Amazon has marked down the price of hundreds of top-tier games that include deep strategy games, excellent family game night options, and some portable games that are worth packing along for summer vacation.

Here are some of our favorite sale options to help you celebrate National Board Game Day and refresh your closet of games.

Best overall board game deal

the box of the board game ticket to ride

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Ticket to Ride

$ 43.97 at Amazon
$ 54.99 Save $ 11.02

Why we like it

Ticket to Ride is a fantastic option for both family game nights and getting together with friends. While it usually sells for $ 54.99, it’s on sale at Amazon today for $ 43.97, which scores you a 20% discount. It’s also included in the buy-one-get-one-half-off deal, so you can snag two new games to get extra savings.

Ticket to Ride is designed for two to five players and works well for those who are eight years old and up. It’s a strategic game that takes players on a journey of connecting rail lines between iconic American cities. But it’s not so deeply strategic that you can’t hold a conversation between turns. Plus, this game is terrific for playing over and over again, without getting stale or boring.

Best game deal for two players

the box for the board game splendor

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Splendor

$ 31.99 at Amazon
$ 39.99 Save $ 8.00

Why we like it

Not all game nights need to be a party. Splendor is a terrific game that works great for just two players. The game gives each player an assignment of a Renaissance merchant and from there, you’ll need to collect gems in order to purchase transportation means while also trying to attract the attention of nobles. It involves light strategy that makes the game fun to replay, trying out a new method with each game.

It takes about 30 minutes to play a round of Splendor, which is great for slotting into a game night with several board games. Splendor usually sells for $ 39.99, but it’s 20% off at Amazon today, bringing it down to $ 31.99. Plus, it’s part of the BOGO 50% off deal, so you can grab another eligible game to save even more.

Best portable game deal

the sushi go party! game with cards and board

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Sushi Go Party!

$ 21.49 at Amazon
$ 28.95 Save $ 7.46

Why we like it

Ready to pack into your luggage, Sushi Go Party! is the perfect travel companion. Suitable for parties of two to eight, it’s worth taking along on summer vacation or a long weekend away. The card game centers around a pick-and-pass rhythm where you’ll grab cards like nigiri, miso soup, edamame, tofu, soy sauce, and more. Make combinations of these cards to earn the most points, but you’ll want to plan the menu carefully, since too many ingredients can be a bad thing.

Sushi Go Party! is great for two to eight players and playtime is about 20 minutes so you can get plenty of rounds in during a gaming night. Amazon has the game on sale for just $ 21.49 in honor of National Board Game Day, which takes 26% off the normal price of $ 28.95. Sushi Go Party! is also part of the Amazon BOGO 50% off deal, so choose another game to get an even deeper discount.

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