We’re a week away from official Black Friday week, but the early deals are already popping off. One such deal is a “Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off” sale that’s live at both Amazon and Target. All you have to do is add two games to your cart, and at checkout the cheaper of those two games will show up at half price. That’s a great deal, but it ends November 22, so don’t hold off too long. In any case, let’s take a look at what games are available.
Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off on Board Games
As you can see, we’ve focused on the Amazon sale in the catalog above, but you can check out Target’s sale here if you prefer doing your shopping there. It’s also worth noting that this is in fact a “Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off” sale at Amazon, despite the confusing way Amazon words it on the retailer’s sale page. Amazon has been using confusing wording for these types of sales for years now, and I don’t expect anything to change. That said, you can rest assured that you only need to buy two games total, and you’ll save 50% off one of them.
In particular, this sale is a great time to pad out your board game shelf with some of the most popular and accessible of the newer crop of games. We’re talking games like Catan, Splendor, and Ticket to Ride: Europe. These are mainstays. You’ll also find crowd-pleasers like Camel Up and Horrified, giving you a nice range of themes, from horror board games to Marvel board games.
In addition to these more advanced board games, you’ll also find tons of family and party games on sale. We’re talking classic games like Scrabble and Twister, as well as newer family games like What Do You Meme and Flip 7.
It’s not just board games that are eligible for this sale, either. Check the main sale page, and you’ll find things like candy, toys, and Starbucks coffee in there, too. So even if you don’t find two games you like, you can still grab some Nerds Gummy Clusters for cheap.
For more, check out our picks for the best board games to play in 2025 as well as our extensive Black Friday coverage, because buddy, it’s coming whether you like it or not.
Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky.