Cyber Monday board game deals 2023 - the best discounts still available

Pandemic: $44.99 $26.99 at Walmart
Save $18: One of the best co-op games out there, Pandemic tasks you and a group of friends with halting and reversing the flow of four simultaneous global disease outbreaks. With different player roles and randomly generated events, this title has excellent replay value. 

Price check: Amazon - $28.41

Ticket to Ride Europe: was $49.99 now $31.83 at Amazon
Save $18 - This charming, well-designed title will appeal to younger gamers and adults alike. The goal is simple: become the biggest rail magnate in Europe. You'll collect cards, build up railway lines, and play out your strategy as best you can. Those who'd prefer to tour the USA can buy the original Ticket to Ride, but this will set you back a little extra.

Price check: Walmart - $31.83

Sherriff of Nottingham: was $39.99 now $19.90 at Amazon
Save $17 - This game of bluffing has you and your friends take on the role of merchants trying to smuggle goods into medieval Nottingham. Each turn, one player takes a turn being the Sherrif, tasked with sniffing out any illicit goods. Meanwhile, you'll need to bluff your way to victory to smuggle in as many valuables as you can. This charming, simple, and fast-paced game is great value for money at its lowest-ever price.  

Price check: Walmart - $31.99 | Target - $31.99

Wingspan - was $65 now $44.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - A competitive yet surprisingly chill game, Wingspan has you take on the role of rival bird lovers in a quest to attract the best specimens to your wildlife preserves. A surprisingly gentle game, Wingspan is an accessible and gentle competitive experience. At $20 off, it's well worth a look if you like the idea of a more relaxing game to play with friends. 

Price check: Target - $44.99 | Walmart - $51.99

King of Tokyo: was $44.99 now $25.39 at Zatu Games
Save $19 - Ever wanted to rampage around a city and destroy everything in your path? King of Tokyo lets you do just that, letting you step into the giant shoes of a robot/alien/dinosaur/giant gorilla as you and your friends battle it out for the fate of the city. Designed by veteran developer Richard Garfield, King of Tokyo has substance as well as style. At $25.39 it's well worth checking out.

Price check: Amazon - $38.45

Tokaido: was $39.99 now $24.76 at Amazon
Save $15 - This charming, elegant title has you step into the shoes of a traveler on the famed Tokaido road of late medieval Japan. In this competitive game, you'll collect panoramas, visit temples and encounter treasures of all kinds on your journey. Thanks to Tokaido's gentle graphic design, the title has a gentle, relaxing quality about it - ideal for playing over the holiday period.

Price check: Walmart - $24.76

Heroquest: was $134.99 now $99.98 at Amazon
Save $35 - An iconic fantasy adventure, HeroQuest is an old-school cooperative game that has you take on the role of a group of plucky adventurers. It's pulpy, over-the-top, and charming. What's more, a huge amount of official and fan-made additional content for the game system makes this set an ideal way to dive in.

Price check: Walmart - $104.50

Nemesis Lockdown - was $190 now $124.99 at Amazon
Save $66 -This thrilling sci-fi adventure brings big Aliens and Dead Space energy to the table. In this co-op survival game, you and your friends must survive alien horrors while pursuing your own unique agendas. It's a tense but rewarding experience, and, at over $42 off, it's an absolute bargain.

Price check: Walmart - $159.99

Catan: was $54.99 now $27.47 at Amazon
Save $27.52 - Catan is a classic competitive game where players build their own civilizations and compete for prestige. Full of trade and negotiation, it's as much about diplomacy as strategy. Easy to learn but hard to master, Catan is excellent value for money, especially at over 50% off. 

Price check: Target- $27.49 | Walmart - $27.47

Dead of Winter: was $59.95 now $35.65 at Amazon
Save over $24 - This taxing survival game has you and your friends working together to survive a deadly cold. What's more, the game has a psychological element, giving each player a hidden objective that can range from the relatively mundane to the outright traitorous. Cooperative and competitive all at once, Dead of Winter is a chilling experience that you don't want to miss.  

Price check: Walmart - £35.65

Scythe: was $79.99 now $67.33 at Amazon
Save $12.66 - Set in an alternate version of 1920s Europe, Scythe places you in charge of one of five factions and asks you to outfight and outproduce your opponents. A competitive experience for up to five players, Scythe is fast-paced, gripping, and offers a pleasing dieselpunk aesthetic. If you love alternate history, this could well be the game for you.

Price check: Walmart - $89.99

Pandemic: was £39.99 now £30 at Amazon
Save £9.99 - This co-op gem may have a grizzly subject matter, but its well-designed mechanics and repeatable scenarios make it well worth the money. The game also has plenty of expansions meaning that you can build on the experience in all sorts of interesting ways. 

Price check: Argos - £30

Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal: was £44.99 now £26.98 at Amazon
Save £18 - This charming, open-ended, and accessible game is not only a delightful and family-friendly introduction to the world of Dungeons & Dragons but is also an engaging and fast-paced experience in its own right. The goal is simple: serve food to hungry adventurers better than your opponents. This will require a surprising amount of strategy, however, making the game well worth a purchase if you want a low-stakes yet charming fantasy game. 

Price check: Zatu Games - £36.99

Catan: was £49.99 now £37.99 at Amazon
Save £12 - A stone-cold classic, Catan is a game for three to four players where you build your own civilization. A deeply social game, you'll find yourself trading resources with friends and even forging alliances. Easy to learn but hard to master, Catan is an excellent gaming experience at an affordable price point.

Price check: Argos - £40

Scythe: was £79.99 now £54.99 at Zatu Games
Save £25 - A gripping dieselpunk game of military conquest and economic supremacy, Scythe reimagines the First World War by adding mechs. Taking place in an alternate Europe, this game will put your skills to the test as you and your friends compete for victory.

Price check: Amazon - £67.99

7 Wonders: was £44.99 now £37.95 at Amazon
Save £7 - This competitive civilization-building game isn't just a joyful strategic challenge, it's also played simultaneously, meaning that there's no downtime between turns. What's more, games are usually over in 30 minutes or so, allowing for a bite-sized yet satisfying chunk of gaming that won't overstay its welcome. 

Price check: John Lewis - £39.99

Articulate!: was £32.99 now £16.49 at Amazon
Save £16 - A truly versatile game, Articulate! is perfect for high-energy parties and wholesome family gatherings alike. A game of rapid-fire descriptions, Articulate! is fun, frantic, and pleasantly easy to learn. There are plenty of differently themed versions out there too, if you're looking for a more specific experience. 

 Price check: Argos - £30

ISS Vanguard: was £119.04 now £89.99 at Amazon:
Save almost £30 - This four-player sci-fi epic has you and your friends team up to manage a starship and overcome whatever challenges space can throw at them. Vanguard is a story-heavy game, full of juicy nuggets of lore courtesy of its log book system. If you're in the market for a heavy-duty sci-fi adventure, Vanguard is the perfect choice, especially at this competitive price.

Price check: Weyland Games - £139.19

Ticket to Ride: was £39.99 now £29.99 at Zatu Games
Save £6 - Accessible, charming, and fun, Ticket to Ride is a phenomenal strategy game that manages to walk the fine line between satisfying depth and wholesome family-friendliness. The goal is simple: become the biggest railroad magnate you can by building railways using a system of card draws. Ticket to Ride is a perfect cozy game to play with loved ones this holiday season, and, at this very competitive price, there's never been a better time to pick up a copy for yourself.

Price check: Very - £38.99 | Amazon - £33.10

Wingspan - was £59.99 now £44.65 at Amazon
Save £15 - Wingspan is a gentle, yet competitive game where you and your friends set out to collect birds to build the best wildlife preserve. Brimming with gorgeous art and intuitive game mechanics, Wingspan is easy to learn but hard to master - ideal for family gatherings and game nights alike. 

Price check: John Lewis - £59.99

Heroquest: was £99.99 now £69.98 at Game
Save £30 - Old-school and charming, Heroquest is a cooperative dungeon crawler reminiscent of classic Dungeons & Dragons adventures. With satisfying, turn-based battles and pulpy action, it's the perfect game for fantasy fans of all kinds. At £30 off, it's rarely been better value for money, either. 

Price check: Amazon - £71.49

Coup: was $16.99 now $13.99 at Amazon
Save $3 - Inside this little box is one of the most gripping games of intrigue and bluffing you'll ever find at this price point. In this competitive game for two to six players, you'll plot to assassinate your rivals and ascend to power. The game takes only 15 minutes but presents tough dilemmas that'll stick with you long after it's been packed back in the box. 

Price check: Target - $13.99

Diplomacy: was $33.99 now $9.29 at Amazon
Save over $24: A classic game of politics and treachery, Diplomacy isn't for the fainthearted. Over an afternoon, you'll take on the role of rival European nations, doing your best to control the region through warfare and backroom deals. At $24 off, this classic title full of intrigue and hidden information is a must-buy for strategy fans.

Price check: GameStop - $9.29

Reversible wooden board for Chess, Checkers, and Tic-Tac-Toe: $14.99 at Amazon
Three classic games in one, this combination Chess, Checkers, and Tic-Tac-Toe set is great value, especially for families. Want to play a kid-friendly game of Noughts and Crosses? You can. Prefer a challenging game of chess instead? You're also covered. 

Clue: was $12.99 now $9.97 at Walmart
Save $5 - An iconic family-friendly experience, Clue has you race to solve a mysterious murder. Accessible and amusing, Clue has an enduring appeal - simple enough for younger players but still rewarding for older types. At less than $10, it's an absolute steal.

Price check: Amazon - $12.85

Spectre The Board Game: was $59.99 now $27.99 at Amazon
Save $32 - Forget being the hero, in Spectre you take on the role of a classic James Bond villain and compete with other players to take over the world. Spectre leans into the sillier, more over-the-top elements of Bond to great effect, offering fast-paced games which don't drag. At over 75% off, it's an absolute steal for fans of heroic superspies and scheming villains.

Jenga - was $15.99 now $7.99 at Amazon
Save $8 - Don't be fooled by the simple premise, Jenga is a fast and satisfying experience. A game involving stackable blocks may be as low-tech as it gets, but, when it comes to accessibility and fun, it's excellent value for money. This game of planning and dexterity will amuse gamers, young and old. 

Price check: Target - $7.99 | Walmart - $9.97