Whether your crew is into cutthroat strategy, chaotic party games or chasing that one elusive Pokemon card, game night could get a little cheaper this year. Amazon’s Prime Days return Oct. 6 and 7, but the retailer has already rolled out early discounts on everything from Catan and Splendor to Lorcana starter packs and Magic: The Gathering sets. No matter what kind of board games you like, there’s already a deal for you here, before the event officially kicks off.

Board games are some of the easiest gifts to get, and with Black Friday still weeks away, now’s a good time to cross a few names off your list. Board games never go out of style and who doesn’t want an excuse to stock up on cards for their own collection, too? If you’re shopping for a builder, our Lego deals roundup has plenty of options too. Keep checking back as we’ll be updating this page as more deals show up.

Best early Prime Day trading card game deals

This Perfect Order booster bundle contains six bundles with over 120 cards to start your collection.

This two-player set is designed to introduce anyone to the core rules and strategy of this popular trading card game. And at $10 off, it’s a great way to try out this game without a big investment.  

Magic: The Gathering is the world’s best-known two-player card game. This ATLA-themed box includes everything a beginner would need to learn the mechanics of the game, including a rules reference book, two playboards and two 20-card tutorial decks. 

For the Lorcana devotees, this makes a great gift as it takes players on a scenario of overcoming Jafar’s traps and obstacles set throughout the palace in order to seize his crown. The set includes over 160 cards and is over half off.

 

More early Prime Day trading card game deals

Best early Prime Day board game deals

Explore Catan, put down roots and establish the most profitable settlements in a race to victory. Play with up to three of your friends. This latest edition of the game comes with enhanced artwork and a rule book to make it easier to learn the game.

Make it to the end without the board flipping. Go from calm to chaos in a single move, play to your strengths or trip up your opponents. The box includes 65 action cards, 26 move cards, a pop-up game board and six character Standees.

This travel-sized bundle includes card-game versions of Battleship, Connect 4, Guess Who? and Hungry Hungry Hippos. Take one or all of them with you on your adventures.

Wavelength has been making the rounds on social media and if you need a low-stakes, fun game that tests your bonds of friendship, this is it. Pick two sides of a spectrum and give your friend clues and it’s their job to guess where it falls on the spectrum. If they get it right, you get the points.

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Disney villain? Villainous lets you take control of the villains from a plethora of different movies, including but not limited to Hades. The goal is to be the biggest villain and defeat the others by controlling or exploring scenes or sectors.

More early Prime Day board game deals

• Monopoly: $16 (save $4). A classic for every family game night. If your current one’s worn out, time to grab another one.
• Grab the Mic: $18 (save $2). You don’t need to leave the house to have karaoke nights. Flip a card, grab the mic and sing a song with that word.
• Monopoly Deal: $5 (save $3). Monopoly games run entirely too long sometimes, so cut it short and still build your empire with this card game. For Prime members only.
• Kollide: $12 (save $3). Another game that went TikTok famous. Kollide is fast-paced, and one wrong move could steal your lead.
• Cards Against Humanity Family Edition: $20 (save $9). This family-friendly edition comes with 600 cards, enough to play with more than four people.
• You Laugh You’re Out: $15 (save $5). Put a funny twist on charades but try not to laugh if you want to win.
• Uno No Mercy: $14 (save $1). Uno can bring out the worst in people: Make it worse with No Mercy.
• Sweet Takes: $6 (save $4). Strategize your way to victory in this candy-themed card game.
• Mansions of Madness: $93 (save $27). Enter spooky season with this Lovecraftian board game, which sets the vibe with its companion app.
• Senior Moments: $29 (save $4). Test your memory, collect your keys and remember your way to victory.
• Agricola: $55 (save $10). Work and scrape your way to wealth by tending to your farm as a farming couple in the 17th century.
• Splendor: $32 (save $8). Build a gem-trading empire in this quick-to-learn strategy game, which has a 4.9-star rating from over 15,000 reviews.
• Root: $48 (save $12). Lead woodland factions into battle in this asymmetric strategy game, where every player has their own way to win.
• 7 Wonders: $51 (save $9). Guide your civilization to glory in this card-drafting game that supports up to seven players.
• Scythe: The Rise of Fenris expansion: $28 (save $20). Add an eight-episode campaign and a cooperative mode to your Scythe collection. Requires the base game. For Prime members only.
• Clue: Harry Potter Edition: $24 (save $13). Solve a mystery at Hogwarts in this wizarding twist on the classic whodunit. For Prime members only.
• Dixit: $37 (save $8). Give clever clues inspired by dreamlike illustrations in this storytelling party game.
• Here to Slay: $13 (save $7). Build a party of heroes and slay monsters in this strategic card game from the makers of Unstable Unicorns. For Prime members only.
• Throw Throw Burrito Extreme: $13 (save $17). This chaotic card game has you dodging giant 3-foot inflatable burritos.
• Survive the Island: $21 (save $13). Race to escape a sinking island while dodging sea monsters in this updated 2024 edition.
• Monopoly: Pokemon Edition: $17 (save $8). Buy, sell and trade your favorite Pokemon in this themed take on the classic.
• Stay Alive: $13 (save $12). This retro survival game has you removing marbles from a shifting board until only one player is left standing. For Prime members only.
• The Game of Life: Barbie Edition: $20 (save $10). Live out your dream career in this Barbie-themed twist on the classic family game. For Prime members only.

When is the October Amazon Prime Day happening?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 with thousands of deals across every product category.

Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?

No, but having one can help you get more out of it. We’ve seen a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.

Where are the best Prime Day board game deals?

As you might expect, Amazon is the place to be for Prime Day deals. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find good deals on your favorite board games at retailers like Target or Walmart. It’s worth checking around before you buy.

Sneha is a sub-editor turned commerce writer with a love for all things digital. She spent years editing print publications, gaining a sharp eye for detail. She writes with curiosity and just a bit of humor. When she’s not sharing her takes, you’ll find her leveling up in a game, getting lost in a good book or caught in an endless loop of cute cat videos.

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