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Or you could pay four dollars more to get it from Amazon in a couple of days. You know, instead of waiting six months to *maybe* get it from Massdrop. Maybe.

#NeverStopHatingOnMassdrop

Pandemic is $16 on Amazon right now:

Pandemic Board Game (Base Game) | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Cooperative Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2 to 4 players | Average Playtime 45 minutes | Made by Z-Man Games https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2HD40E/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_E4AYM0VEHX0ZA9HYGCYX

Love this game. Not sure of shipping here, but Amazon is at its lowest (per CCC) but $6 more. Many people say this should only be played at 2 players, but I've had some fantastic 3-player games as well. Lot's of replayability with the god cards. When we play with the cards, we play a second game immediately swapping the powers to "balance" out the head-to-head play.

Dude if you're playing with 6+ you need Secret Hitler. Skip all the Mafia clones, and just get the best of the best. Trust me. It never goes on sale though due to popularity. It's always been $33-35 since it came out. Still totally worth, it's honestly the best asymmetrical hidden role game for 7+ in existence, though it's not near as fun with less than 6.

Also an option, though not it's lowest price. It contains the base game and Intrigue plus some additional cards to play up to 6 players:

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https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Big-Box-Board-Game/dp/B01MA5AJY9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Dominion%3A+2nd+Edition&qid=1575344463&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2

Just a heads up that buying multiple copies will increase the player count for you and your friends. So instead of it being 1-4 players you can play 1-8 with two boxes.

The game

This looks like a well reviewed digital game for only $1. I did buy it myself but haven't tried it yet. android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilecastles.castles&hl=en_US

This is the one I'm seeing but I wouldn't buy it after reading the reviews. It looks like the seller is going through opening the decks, keeping the 'good' and reselling the 'bad'

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RJTN884/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_6CQQ0624GS4KABJCXT65

Update: Walmart deal dead, Amazon has it for the same price. Thanks to /u/sjwillis for the tip.

https://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-WR02-Citadels/dp/B01MDLM6I2

Deals almost always come back. Amazon intentionally creates a sense of urgency with deals to encourage people to buy. Check out this graph of pricing on 7 Wonders. Every time the price drops suddenly is probably a sale. In fact, that first dip to $30 probably seemed like a great deal - lowest price it had ever been! Then the price drops into that region or lower every three months or so.

So don't stress. Just be patient, there are always more deals.

Here's the link.

Mystic Market for $14 is a fun family weight set collection and buy/sell game. Works great with 3 or 4 players.

Camelcamelcamel has this marked in the category: Toy » Rejects from Studios » Game

Does that mean that these are probably going to be from the batch that had secret box contents mixed up?

You can't use MSRP to compare sales. Item are almost NEVER sold for MSRP.

The first commenter was correct about it only being a few dollars less than usual.

http://camelcamelcamel.com/Z-Man-Games-71240ZMG-Terra-Mystica/product/B00APPE4HK?context=browse

Of course after you said that and I ordered from CoolStuff Amazon did indeed drop their price to match (after shipping costs are factored in.)

https://www.amazon.com/Pandemic-Legacy-Blue-Board-Game/dp/B00TQ5SEAI/

You can get it for $61.99 from Amazon with free 2-day shipping:

https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Flight-Games-FS01-Forbidden/dp/1616617772/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502217025&sr=8-1&keywords=forbidden+stars

Code 74VPSLS10 should still be valid until the end of the month, which is $10 off the first 3 orders for new customers, so that'd save a couple extra bucks.

I still have one left to use, and I've been eying this Clank! listing. They don't have the best selection of board games, but if you can come up with another $5 item to get free shipping and the discount, Lords of Waterdeep would be effectively only $25.

I found this in the BGG threads

B&N Printable Coupon

It's a good price, but dipped to $16.99 in mid-December. It's price fluctuations like that which remind me prices are arbitrary.

And if you’re a Disney: Villainous fan, the Evil Comes Prepared expansion is currently $7.99 [Amazon] Evil Comes Prepared $7.99

Okay here is the link the user is referring to if you want to purchase from Amazon, however, as of posting restock date is not to till February 20 but could be sooner.

https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-Aeons-Eternal/dp/B06XDWP5BP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZVHBQ28B1IDU&dchild=1&keywords=war+eternal+aeon%27s+end&qid=1610837330&sprefix=waar+eterna%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

Lightning Deal: amazon

$17.99 Sushi Roll - brand new sushi go game but with dice instead.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLFLR54/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

might need to change seller to amazon to see that price.

I was able to find a web-friendly link: here.

As of 2:15pm EST, it's 12% claimed. Got ~4 hours left.

On mobile, I usually find it easiest to use the "share" button on the apps page. This lets you copy the link to the clipboard.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PeterKossits.HostageNegotiator

You can see an old poll here (click on "Results" under the questions): https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/42910/complete-carcassonne-poll

"Abbey and Mayor" is considered pretty good, and "Princess and the Dragon" is well-liked, though somewhat polarizing.

It's a normal price. Amazon sells it for $14.91. It has dipped as low as $10 several times.

Unless you plan to only ever play with 3 people, Loopin Louie is a better version because it accommodates 4 players.

I was confused too, but apparently you can order customized cards (both sides) for printing games.

Here's a BGG GeekList of sets people have already created (just change the 'artscow' in the URL to 'cowcow').

• Copenhagen - $35.46
• Copenhagen Deluxe - $59.32

Winter Kingdom:

https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Games-Winter-Kingdom-Board/dp/B08N2MJY6T/

I can't say for sure if it's worth $50 but it's a nice drop from MSRP. Kingdom Builder is an excellent game with lots of replayability; Winter Kingdom is a followup to it that I haven't played.

Same price on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Games-Azul-Board-Game/dp/B077MZ2MPW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=azul&qid=1554420832&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Lowest alternative offer: $28.25(+27.4%) ^Timestamp: ^April ^23 ^2019, ^8:47AM ^PST

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tl;dr A printed copy with the correct barcode/in store code will ensure the smoothest transaction. YMMV otherwise.

If you click see details in the green coupon box it will take you to a printable version with a barcode and both the online and in store codes.

I have experienced that B&N policy, or the enforcement of it, varies slightly between store and/or attendant. Some insist on a paper coupon for records, some don't, some will scan a coupon they have if you forgot (rare), some will hold a clearance game, some not (most common).

True, but others such as https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/11824775 plan on selling especially when it looks to be sold out everywhere at the moment. Risky though since this is a pre-order and you'd have to hope that the printing runs dry. And it's considerable effort as shipping costs make it less worthwhile.

Amazon's average price is $16.92. It's been around $16.45 for the past few months.

I make an annual $100+ purchase from CoolStuffInc for free shipping, so I jump anytime Amazon gets close to the CSI price. Right now, $14.92 is just 33 cents more than CSI.

I think this is a good deal and a good find! It should be noted, though, that Kosmos is reprinting this and some other games March 2015. So if you want to wait, it will be OK. (https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/38587/lost-cities-returns-us-market-other-kosmos-titles)

They're sort of buried, but there are some other board games on sale on this site.

• BSG for $30.22
• BSG Pegasus for $26.40
• Elder Sign Expansion $18.11
• XCOM $42
• Arkham Horror $34
• Descent 2nd Edition Expansion $27
• Wiz-War $20

Most of the FFG shit they have in stock, actually. http://www.bookdepository.com/publishers/Fantasy-Flight-Games?page=1

Shipping is 12.35. It's a dent and ding So $18.34 isn't a bad deal at all on this game. See Camel Camel Camel: http://camelcamelcamel.com/Gale-Force-SOA001-Anarchy-Mayhem/product/1940825237?context=browse

http://camelcamelcamel.com/top_drops?f=category-board-game&t=relative&i=7&s=absolute&d=0.01

Using this link someone over there provided, you can see what board games went on a big time sale in the last 7 days. Right now, it's nothing.

Sorry, I didn't realize it costs money on iOS. The Android version is free and has ads, but can be disabled with an IAP. Honestly, $5 is worth it (IMO) to not have to deal with monster cards, statuses, initiative, referencing level modifiers for traps, gold, experience, etc.

Esoteric Software, the people that make the official helper app have a web-based version that is free.

Link to Legend of Drizzt

If you scroll down slightly you will see the "Buy Together & Save" option. If there is a direct link to make it bundled I don't know it.

Marvel Crisis Protocol is also on sale for $65. Decent deal! Deal of the day for Prime Members: Atomic Mass CP01en Marvel Crisis Protocol Core Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNKW1DT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_947WNQS6ZS7D1MCKBB2A?psc=1

Heart of the Elders is also on-sale for $11 in case you want to snag an expansion with the core. https://www.amazon.com/Arkham-Horror-LCG-Heart-Elders/dp/B07CQRF3KH?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_d6348fa0_63&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Dragon's Gold has been less than $20 for several months on Amazon.

Still show it available for $44.42 directly from Amazon at this link but it says "in stock on September 29, 2016"

I found Madness at Midnight for $5.76 + $5 shipping being sold by Funagain via Amazon. Interestingly, this wasn't listed as part of the GenCon sale on their website, but there was still one left at the time of my posting this comment. I thought it was a scam at first, but the seller has 19k+ ratings with a 95% positive average.

Edit - It's gone, grats to whoever snagged it

Edit 2 - It's back up, two in stock

Edit 3 - Gone again. Might be worth keeping an eye on in case it comes back in the future though, seems like it's been going back and forth over the past couple days.

Looks like there are two sellers. One of them is sold and shipped by Amazon, and the other one is fulfilled. Well anyways, in for one!

Edit: I searched the ASIN on google, and it pulled up the same page except with a different URL https://www.amazon.com/Mage-Wars-Academy-Forcemaster-Expansion/dp/B071RV13V8 . Might just be mislabeled? Seems to be the right price range for a Mage Wars Academy expansion.

I use a smaller version of this from Amazon. It's smaller and stackable. It does also have a large sized one.

Advantus Photo Keeper Box with 6 Individual Clear Photo Cases, Holds up to 600 Photos (61989) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2DREPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rpgLAb09PP4A9

Is this one on Amazon the first edition? The second edition looks to be more expensive

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https://www.amazon.com/Capstone-Games-ARK01-Arkwright/dp/B01FSTE6XY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537887290&sr=8-1&keywords=arkwright+game&dpID=51sCjsOrR4L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Amazon has it for $27.

2 bucks more expensive but you get free shipping.

1st & 2nd Season are both 50% on Walmart/Amazon right now...

https://www.amazon.com/Pandemic-Legacy-Season-1-Blue/dp/B00TQ5SEAI

It's sold out already, but if you managed to get it the expansion is at an all time low on Amazon. That being said, it has been decreasing since the end of April so may continue to go lower.

https://www.amazon.com/Pandemic-Legacy-Season-Yellow-Ed/dp/B071HG6MPR/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pandemic+legacy&qid=1602635478&sr=8-5

I'll just put this here rather than a new thread:

https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Catacombs-Card-Based-at-Home-Experience/dp/B07PBXLL1X/

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Exit: Catacombs of Horror for $15. This is a double-set; so it should have the same value as 2 separate Exit games, making this a great price. I own this one but haven't played it yet.

Some people on BGG said these. We haven't had a chance to try it yet though https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PRYQ0IK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mystic Market for $17 is only $1 higher than the all time low and is a neat-looking intro to economic games for kids. Has a fantasy theme and a cool gimmick made from high quality potion bottle components. Haven't played it myself but was seriously considering it when it popped up as a previous DOTD.

I’ve not played it. But if you’re into R&M or a friend is into it then go for it. Especially if your friends won’t play D&D on its own. Anything to get them into it is worth it.

That being said the starter set is cheaper and the module that comes with is one of the best written modules they’ve ever put out.

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Also, as a more general thing that applies to most websites that include a bunch of extra stuff in the URL, just look for the "?" in the URL, and remove everything starting from that. In your case that would give:

https://smile.amazon.com/Board-Games-Wonders-New-SV01EN/dp/B08F65MX4L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

Depending on the specific page and site, the stuff after the ? might be necessary, but often it is not; especially on pages you got to from searching things such as on Google or Amazon.

Sweet! The description says two-pack, but doesn't show the second pack. On Amazon, the product isn't available, but shows the second pack with two villains! : https://smile.amazon.com/Funko-HeroWorld-Exclusive-Collectibles-Scooby-Doo/dp/B07QMB4JN4/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_y4368549507?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&ie=UTF8

I'm away from my computer and I don't know how to link the amazon page with the app, so here's the monster manual

Below the price $27.99, there is a savings ribbon with a link to find the selection.

$44 Mice and Mystics - my 5yo is in love with this game. wish i would have gotten this price originally...

https://www.amazon.com/Plaid-Hat-Games-PH1100-Mystics/dp/B009TNOF9G?ref\_=Oct\_DLandingS\_D\_5950913a\_257

I picked up this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bombyx-Development-Combination-Collection-Strategic/dp/B00KU10PH2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=abyss+board+game&qid=1669660119&sprefix=abyss%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-2

Never heard of it but looks cool for $30.

From a deal perspective, it's the lowest in about 3 years. Scotland yard brings me back to my childhood. For me, it's the original hidden movement game - first I played at least. If you have younger kids, I'd say get it. If you have "mature-ish" teens, I prefer Whitehall Mystery now. If you want even more hidden movement, you could try Whitehall's father - Letters from Whitechapel, although I find the length to be a bit much.

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https://www.amazon.com/Exploding-Kittens-Jigsaw-Puzzle-Puzzles/dp/B09C2SP87P/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?crid=QCOUHZQPH9PR&keywords=exploding+kittens+puzzle&qid=1669575846&sprefix=exploding+kittens+puzzle%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-20

Well the one thing I've seen is apparently with 3E they've started doing mini expansions. I can't quite figure out how it'd work, but I saw one that comes with a new character and two new miniatures for the character (they're a werewolf!), plus a whole Haunt story and new tiles. No idea how to integrate it into the game without losing the whole random Haunt impact, but it's promising!

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Cheapest shipping for me (California) is $12, making it $22

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it's $17 on prime

Black Edition is still up, but slightly more expensive at $41.99 after cupon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716K46YP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Amazon has this bundled with "Dig Deeper" for $4.95 if you have prime for free shipping
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YLDVQV3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It already exists. Marvel zombies heroes resistance.

https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Master-Marvel-Zombies-6062212/dp/B09NF5P6YM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3MNV13HWCPRXP&keywords=marvel+zombies+heroes+resistance+board+game&qid=1665586927&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%...

Embers is now back in stock as well as the Xia: Sellsword Mk II (https://www.amazon.com/Far-Off-Games-Xia-Sellsword/dp/B07KGHZHB6), ...at least for the moment.

Better Link

Same price as Walmart: Link

This deal seems to be on Amazon as well.

The BTS game

Your link is dead OP

https://us.amazon.com/Renegade-Game-Studios-RGS00830-Arboretum/dp/B07CRQ8YHX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11CQZLXL0VA1&keywords=arboretum&qid=1657564147&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=arboretu%2Ctoys-and-games%2C129&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Game-Studios-RGS00830-Arboretum/dp/B07CRQ8YHX/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=1SZXNXDPEE269&keywords=arboretum+card+game&qid=1657555390&sprefix=arboretum%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-2

fwiw, Amazon has the base game plus an expansion for $35. Obviously not as good as the Ross deal, if you only want a base game version.

https://www.amazon.com/Superhero-Cooperative-Strategy-Spiderman-Expansion/dp/B08T6PFYZG/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=80YAIOJLW80M&keywords=marvel+united

Excellent price for this set if you're thinking about trying it. The Spider-Verse expansion gives you a 4th villain - from what I've read it's the villains that primarily give replayability so having another villain to mix it up is good.

The X-Men core set (you can mix the 2 sets together) is also at a good price at $23 (MSRP $35) right now.

I just found this on Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.com/Scam-VHS-Christopher-Walken/dp/6302864844/ref=sr\_1\_11?crid=1WRLDAU3P261A&keywords=scam&qid=1654840348&sprefix=scam%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-11

I figured out a way to get automated emails from this subreddit. Download IFTTT from the Google Play Store and create a Reddit applet that will send an email if the post contains "DotD". Or you can create one if there is a new hot post, or any new post at all. Example: https://imgur.com/a/LHiF9ut

Please just provide a non-referral link directly to the deal. ...Not to your website listing a bunch of other stuff.

Also it's a 48% discount not actually 50%, but close.

Here is the actual link...

https://www.amazon.com/Days-Wonder-DO7201-Ticket-Ride/dp/0975277324

FYI, this has been $14.99 pretty regularly on Amazon. Including now. Just choose a different seller. https://www.amazon.com/Ludonova-LDNV3501-Polynesia-Various-LDNV350001/dp/B08LDWCY99/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=2088UMLA32K5Z&keywords=polynesian+board+game&qid=1652981882&sprefix=polynesia+board+game%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-2

Interesting - any idea why? As someone who will avoid games for similar reasons, I really like the look and feel of Azul. Something like this, on the other hand...

I thought this was permanently out of print. Crazy awesome price for this bad boy. Also a great adaptation created by a fan, with creators blessing, on Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alexvn.deepspaced6

$80 seems like a pretty standard price, but in my experience this game sells out super quick from reputable/dedicated sellers so i thought it may be an appealing deal all the same. Branch & Claw is also selling at $25, or bundled with core at $105.

Scoundrels of Skullport (expansion) is also on sale for $27 here

Looks like you picked through them pretty thoroughly.

I would also mention The Search for Planet X at $29.99, which if you could get for $20 would be an amazing deal (compare to GameNerdz at $34.97).

https://www.amazon.com/The-Search-for-Planet-X/dp/B085B21JD1

I also noticed D&D 5e books seem to be a good deal even before 1/3 off, but I haven't spent much time price comparing those.

I believe this is simply the original game that came out in 1999. The non-card game came out in 2008.

Thanks for the tip. It seems like they dropped the discount to 15%.

Also, do you know why this cover looks so much different from the other red cover? https://jet.com/product/Z-Man-Games-Pandemic-Legacy-Season-1-Red/e764c7f477ff4d8fa75f8a73cc9097d7

The bot stripped the printable coupon code site... try this

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/promos/bn-promo.jsp?cid=4900001%20%20%20&st=AF&SID=BNB_DRS_Evergreen_2016418&2sid=CJ_2210202_NA&sourceId=AFCJM000482

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Orange-Games-Photosynthesis-Strategy/dp/B074K5W5N5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=26I0PHKKYBFG1&keywords=photosynthesis+board+game&qid=1641427055&sprefix=photosy%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3

The base game is 10 bucks off over at Amazon right now as well.

If you like spyfall, you might want to check out a fake artist goes to new york.

It's kind of a mix of spyfall and telestrations where players are trying draw a picture without letting the fake artist guess the word.

It's in stock on May 3, 2017 and sold directly from Amazon as the seller.

 

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Rarely on sale, and lowest price ever on <strong>Amazon</strong>. Unless there's another DrFinn game you plan on picking up (their website has excellent direct-sale bundled deals from time to time), this is quite the bargain!

Not sure what you're looking at but I see it's been cheaper. This is only about $1 under recent prices and about $3 under the average. It's a good price but not earth shattering.