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£55 on auction site.
Another stocking filler... Thanks OP!
same price amazon and free delivery #cold
This is good for a monopoly game have you read up on how much the originals go for now? I’ve got a a sealed 90s Justice League Version in the loft but can’t find it in there argh!

Thanks, bought
We have had similar issues with Amazon. Recieved a flearly fake copy of Pandemic. They claimed they were going to take action right away, but they never removed it from sale. The replacement I got was also a fake.
One of the best 2 player only games
Hi, I think that Jaipur and Targi are both very good two player games. Targi has quite a dry theme but the game mechanics are a lot of fun. Jaipur allows you to collect camels so if that sounds like it will float your boat then give it a look! Would agree that patchwork is great too. There is a small box card game called Arboretum which is worth checking out too. For all budding gamers, do check out board game geek which lists best games of all time. You can sort by categories like family, strategy etc. I hope this helps someone. boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame?sort=bggrating&sortdir=desc
Sorry, but I'm really wary buying boardgames from Amazon. Last 2 games we got from Prime (that's sold direct by Amazon themselves) were fake. For a couple of quid more you're guaranteed a legitimate product. Amazon isn't doing enough about the products being sold from their own warehouses these days, alas. Games were Catan and Ticket to Ride - poor plastic quality or bad printing compared to genuine ones. I'd avoid.

When they going to bring out the milking it edition :)
Should’ve been a Velcro version that you can’t flip.
Ordered for the collection. Cheers Frank
Oops, thank you! XD
9.63 not 6.63



Update: now £45.99 and £2.99 delivery. So £1 cheaper than originally posted
Dumping games into a drawer? The only word I noticed there was "sectioned".
Nope Firstly only if fans of the base game or collectors bought it that would hardly be an issue Clearly they make commercial sense or they wouldn't keep producing them They also make sense to those that invest in their gaming and want better value for money to get the whole lot £18 for two expansions is great considering that's the lowest I've seen for one. You do you but big boxes clearly have a place and appeal and this deal is great value and I'll likely get it as I'd want to get the whole lot. Cheers OP
It's £32.50 delivered for the base game and for someone who's never played the game before an extra £18 for two expansions is a gamble imo. For that money you could buy another family game (if you bought kingdomino you'd have money to spare). This is why big boxes are a bad idea; only big fans of the base game or board game collectors will buy it.
It's no where near £25 though It's £40 on Amazon And it's an investment Would cost around £80 or more to buy it all separate The previous big box plus the missing expansion would be around £70. So you may as well spend £10 or even £20 more (It's only £10 more than the base game on Amazon - not checked elsewhere as it would close this window) and get two ~ £20 expansions which are well rated I believe
Investigate, Build and Conquer the Competition with Board Games
Board games are characterised by play that unfolds on a central board. At least two people are needed to play and they each have an avatar – a token that represents their place on the board in relation to the other players. The action is usually propelled forward by the throw of a dice or the taking of a card, and there are specific rules which govern how a game progresses.
The first archaeological evidence of board games dates back to 3500BC and was discovered in an ancient Egyptian burial site. Ever since people across the world have used board games to amuse themselves and some titles remain forever associated with a certain country, like chess in Russia or Go in China. The concepts of racing to an endpoint, alignment of pieces and competition, which these historic games are based on, still influence brand new titles.
This buyer's guide will help you understand what board games are available in the UK. We will set out the which board games are the best, as well as where to find cheap board games and the best board games deals. So read on to find out more.
Why Play Board Games?
In recent years, board games have gone through a resurgence in popularity, with masses of new games filling the shelves in toy shops and department stores. Many adults will get a sense of nostalgia when seeing the old familiar titles, but most have been redesigned and revamped for modern players. So, in a high-tech world where many games are played online, what is the enduring appeal of board games?
They encourage sociability – Most of us have got used to communicating via phone, but board games force us to put down the gadgets and interact. If it’s a challenge to get all the family around a table in normal circumstances, a game can be a great solution. You can spend quality time together without the usual distractions getting in the way. Board games are great conversation starters and can help players to find out more about each other’s hidden talents. There are other ways to have fun as a group of friends or family, but highly social board games like the Wild West-themed Bang are immediately accessible.
Improve analytical thinking – Cognitive thinking is essential for successful gameplay, as you often have to think logically as well as second-guessing what your opponents are up to. Many games like Catan demand that you make tactical choices and act strategically, in a way that you may not have to do in daily life. From solving problems to making decisions on the hoof, you’ll often need to act and anticipate what the outcome may be.
Calm the mind – Mindfulness is a buzzword right now, and you’ll have to live in the moment throughout a particularly ruthless game of Monopoly or face early bankruptcy. When you’re playing a game that you understand and enjoy, all you have to do is sit back and think about your next move. This level of focus can have a calming effect on many people, as it encourages you to stop worrying about day to day concerns. Tokaido is a good game to help you unwind. Inspired by the Japanese countryside, the visuals are beautiful and the play is not fiercely competitive.
4 Quality Board Games That Don’t Break The Bank
Some board games enthusiasts can be shocked at some of the prices that popular titles can have. The top-rated board games can have prices which approach the £100, leaving them a far-cry from cheap and cheerful titles like Monopoly and Cluedo. So, for those looking to save, it’s important to know the names of some titles which are engaging but don’t cross the £20-30 mark. Luckily, we’ve gathered a list of some excellent titles for you that fit these criteria:
The Resistance (£15 RRP) – Guaranteed to cause an argument, this traitor game splits the players into loyal members of the resistance and spies. The resistance needs to complete 3 missions to win, while the spies must do everything in their power to prevent them from doing so. Powerful cards and other abilities will tip the scale to one side or the other, making this a game that can leave you on a knife’s edge.
For Sale (£26.99 RRP) –For Sale is another game that can be played quickly and easily. Players bid first on various properties and then battle them off against one and other in a Trump card style battle. The game has beautiful artwork and is suitable for children ages 8 and up.
Forbidden Desert (£24.99 RRP) – A survival-strategy game, Forbidden Desert casts you as the crew of crashed space ship, whose parts were scattered far-and-wide across an unforgiving desert during the impact. The players will need to work together to assemble the parts before the lack of water, shade and the impending sand storms render the players obsolete.
Coup (£11 RRP) – Great for politics nerds who are looking for a short game that they can play over and over again. Loosely connected to The Resistance universe, this game sees the players form a government where the cabinet members are trying to eliminate one and other in order to take power for themselves. Players will have to make use of their bluffing and deduction skills to reign victorious.
Video: How To Play: The Resistance
[shortcode id="22526857"/]Board Games for All Types of Player
Board games can fall into a number of categories, but most spillover these definitions. Broadly speaking there are strategy games (where you’ll be in competition with your fellow players), placement games (where your pieces need to be positioned on the board in a certain way for you to win) and racing games (which see every player striving to reach the same endpoint). It can be difficult to know which style of game you will enjoy until you play, but here are a few suggestions to consider.
Board Games for Families – Playing as a family can be quite a balancing act, you want to create happy memories for the younger children, but also keep the older ones fully engaged. As an alternative to putting on a film, you could try a cooperative game like Pandemic which is more likely to bring everyone together than cause arguments. Designed for 7 years and up, it involves players taking on the role of different specialists to tackle a deadly disease outbreak together. To get younger children around the table games that have lots of visual appeal, like Mouse Trap or Kerplunk, are perfect for shorter attention spans and are great fun to watch.
Board Games For Friends – Whether you are hosting a quiet night in or you’re expecting more of a party vibe, there are exciting, challenging and entertaining board games to share with your circle of friends. Moreover, games that involve a lot of chat and banter, like Taboo, Space Team and Reverse Charades are excellent ice breakers, so if you’ll be introducing people for the first time, you won’t have to worry about the conversation running dry.
Boards Games for Kids – This can be a tricky category as some children are happy to follow games with complicated instructions, while others may prefer a fast-paced game with fewer rules. However, it’s often the case that if they watch adults playing, they soon want to join in. A good entry point for children without much experience could be themed board games. Lego has a huge selection of games based on their construction kits, video games and cartoons. You can also find many board games based on characters from Marvel.
Two-player Board Games– Although board games are most readily associated with larger groups of players, there are many which suit couples, friends or flatmates who want to relax with a game. You can play time-honoured titles like Monopoly, Scrabble and Catan together, but there are other games that were intended for just two people. Duet pits you both against the board, while Zombie Dice is faster paced and Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective puts your sleuthing skills to the test.
Short play times – When you don’t have the time or inclination to spend hours on gameplay, there are less drawn out board games which are just as inventive and stimulating. If you are looking for a short playtime of around 30 minutes, you could go for an action-packed game like Go Sushi, where you have to make the right dish combinations at speed, or One Night Ultimate Werewolf, in which you have to guess who has been assigned the role of the monster. For a quick game that is less demanding and quieter, you could try the jewellery constructing title, Splendour, or the highly portable Angry Sheep, where you have to collect a flock of sheep and avoid being invaded.
Full day battles – There are not many people who are willing to dedicate more than three hours to a board game, but those that do often find the experience to be especially immersive. Fury of Dracula is a title that unfolds over a number of different phases including travel, rest and searching. Players have to hunt the vampire who has chosen a secret city as their lair. Depending on how much time you spend talking with each other about the various probabilities, games can last up to four hours. For fans of HP Lovecraft, Mansions of Madness is a horror game inspired by his books. Players club together to solve a range of puzzles and defeat Cthulhu over the course of 3 to 5 hours.
Choosing the Best Board Games
You can’t predict which board games will be a hit with your children, partner, friends or family until you’ve sat down to play, but there are ways to narrow down a search when looking for a new one. Here are some things you could consider.
The first question to ask yourself would be: What games do you already enjoy? If you are really into fun games that don’t require a lot of deep thought but allow you to chat and be creative, then you could try out Pie Face or Headbanz which are great party games. Alternatively, if you appreciate the strategy titles, then an iconic game like Risk gives you the opportunity to really get drawn into the action. You could also base your selection on how competitive or cooperative you want a game to be, the level of interactivity and the time it takes to play.
An important, yet often neglected element, is the theme of the board game you might want to play. Not all players are concerned about a game's theme or the inspiration behind it, but if you are a serious fan of music, science fiction, travel or even a particular franchise, it can really enrich the experience. From the artwork to the pieces and the narrative, themed games can make everything more interesting. In the Game of Thrones board game, you can take part in a struggle for the Iron Throne which calls on your skills of diplomacy, as well as combat. In the Star Wars board game “Star Wars: Rebellion” you can re-enact your own Rebel Alliance comeback against the cruel Empire and in Passport to Culture, you learn more about life in different countries as you play.
Finally, consider the overall mechanics of the different games? Board gameplay can be driven forward by the placing of pieces, card collecting or the roll of a dice. Some of these elements are entirely based on luck, while others are under a player’s control to varying degrees. After choosing which kind of format you prefer, you can quickly sort through a selection to find that style of game.
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing Board Games?
Board games can be great fun and allow us to take some vital time away from simply starting at our phone or computer screens all day. In saying this, they are not without their disadvantages and limitations. Read on to see the pros and cons of playing board games:
Pros
They’re a cheaper alternative to video gaming. Most board games cost a fraction of the price of video games and have no additional fees.
They bring everyone together. Board games like Citadels are suitable for up to seven players, so larger groups of friends or the whole family can take part.
They offer an air of nostalgia for older adults. From snakes and ladders to Hungry Hippos and Scrabble, board games can bring back memories of childhood.
They nurture problem-solving skills. Each player has to plan their moves carefully and figure out how to avoid a game’s pitfalls.
Games teach children to be patient. Almost all board games require players to take turns and this involves a degree of waiting.
Cons
Board games bring out the competitive streak in some. Small disagreements can occasionally spill over into more significant quarrels about the rules and gameplay.
Some games can drag on too long. This is a plus point for avid fans, but not everyone wants to spend more than an hour playing.
Not everyone will enjoy a game to the same degree. Unless you are meeting up with a group of likeminded friends or playing as part of a club, some people may get bored quickly.
Where and When to Shop to Get the Best Board Games Deal Possible?
Most large supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda sell the latest and most popular board games in their toy departments, and these are always a good place to start when looking for board game deals uk. You can also shop online for board game deals in the UK at stores like Smyths Toys, Hamleys and Amazon, where you will find a huge selection of recent releases and classic games. If you are searching for rarer and independent titles, then you could try eBay or specialist retailers like Squizzas, Zatu Games and 365Games.
During the regular seasonal sales and when reductions are made at Christmas or on bank holidays, many stores will offer the best deals on their board game stock. You can look out for bargains at these times or wait for the Black Friday event at the end of November each year. Online and high street shops often have reductions of up to 60% in their board game sales, to encourage shoppers to buy in advance of the Christmas rush.
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Asda junction one in antrim had 3 of these left on the shelf, scanned at £5
Got Pictionary Air for £1.60 at my local (y) Had an empty place for this too at £5.
That’s store specific if it has a special price label
Usually a white sticker if National
Anyone know if this National? Please

Thank you OP. Bought as a birthday present and well received.
... and an excellent party game as well. A lot of fun for bigger groups (6-10) and quick/easy to explain (nerd)
Got good reviews so ordered!
Thanks for posting and welcome to hotukdeals @RofS
Really good family game, can even make your own questions up.

Back up to £12.
A game where the art style and presentation don't match the style of gameplay (it's not Twilight Imperium or anything, but it's also not for beginners) so I wouldn't dive in if you're a non-gaming Funko/BTTF fan looking for a casual game. But as others have said, at £7 it's probably worth it for the POPs alone. Heat!
Thank you
Great price, heated
Great spot!

Is the solo mode any good?
I have to know.....why do you have 6 copies of the original? :)
First time I am having this conversation, and I asked a question which you kindly answered.. so, Thanks!
What a shame... I have 6 copies of the original one (most of then unpainted and complete)! I got this one via Hasbro Lab and it's great! If you have the money, just buy one! I'm about to get another copy (hence being here checking this offer)! (y)
I mean I heard it's fun, but the price is really a complete joke, it's a small amount of plastic and cardboard. They are taking people for complete mugs.

Expired
Good deal. The price seemed to change to £22.53. Still £11.49 at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hasbro-E8229-Gaming-Battleship-Shots/dp/B07MTGXPTM?tag=pepperugc03-21&ascsubtag=2346784136
Put a lock code on it, keep getting garbled phone calls from a gas engineer for same reason, it's a right pita (annoyed)
Sorry I had my phone in my pocket. The comment made wasn't readable and was not done by myself. Sorry folks.
Quick game this, they would just surrender

Good price and great game!

No longer this price. need to expire

If you really wanted this one this is a good price, but I'd echo others who advise caution re fakes. My example, also sold and despatched by Amazon, was Sushi Go Party, which straight out of the box was clearly a wrong 'un as it didn't come in the tin but had a badly printed cardboard box. If you want more of a sure thing try a dedicated gaming retailer like Meeples Corner, Chaos Cards, Zatu, Total cards etc. which also has the benefit of using a smaller, non-Amazon retailer, if that matters to you. In addition, while this is the OG I think it's been surpassed by Europe, the UK/Philadelphia double-board version (which has a nice economic aspect to it) and, for the more casual gamer, New York and London.
The problem that's happening on Amazon is they are buying thier stock from a bank of suppliers. Some legit some not quite so much. The issue then comes when they hold stock from all suppliers in the same pool meaning some customers may receive the genuine product while others get the fakes that have got into the pool. Seems to be common knowledge throughout the board gaming community as it been a problem for years, so a lot of people avoid Amazon for this reason particularly for the more well known games like TTR/Azul/Terraforming Mars as better selling games seem to be targeted by fakes more than others. If you ever question if something you received is fake I believe there are threads on the Board Game Geek forums that detail what issues to look for (for multiple games) if you suspect a fake along with pictures of legit copies and fake copies so you can compare. You can also contact the manufacturer/publisher who should be able to confirm if its a legit copy. Hope this helps.
Come to think of it, my mum bought this from Amazon and the quality was different from the one we got. The plastic trains were thinner plastic and the cards looked a bit washed out I'd avoid personally buying this from Amazon. Next best discount I can find is from Zatu Games: https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/ticket-to-ride/
Wow!! Thats not good
Not always a guarantee. We've bought Uno and a Catan expansion direct from Amazon before and they were obviously fakes (poor print quality etc). Very close to messaging Trading Standards as direct orders should have a level of legitimacy. Sometimes Amazon feels like a local Saturday market. Not all of their items will be legit.

Thank you
Mario Nes over 64? Looks ok to me
They should've used 2D art for this rather then 3D which looks meh


Risk isn't really for younger people / kids and it's no fun if Risk doesn't last all night. (y)
£3 odd at every charity shop
Cheap game but it's been replaced by modern boardgames these days, even the newer versions of risk that have been put out. If these new versions do anything right it's shortening the play time...biggest way to put young people off board games is a 4hr slog


You'd struggle to get the figures alone for that price :)
Heat ordered! Shame I can't find The Crew now; must be sold out
Thanks OP! Saw this months ago in Waterstones and thought it would be good for my boy's birthday, which is next month. Forgot all about it but at this price there's no question - I've gone for it (y)
Legend, thank you, went through the process 3 times without seeing this! Now, anyone want to buy my spare 2 boxes....
Just on the basket page, right at the bottom.


they've raised the price to 17.99 before the discounts.
Now works out at £13.49 with discount, which is still beats lowest price from Amazon price history.
Nice spot - looks like a good one to play with the kids. Thanks OP :)
Up to £17.99 - the HDUK effect!
Is it much different than the London edition?

Great game but OOS at that price 😞
Showing Temp OOS but can order
Oos again sadly
Thanks Pinball - I hadn't noticed the difference, was just seeking alternatives as the listed version had gone out of stock. Original as listed above is back in stock now, at same deal price :D
That is the mini game, travel version.

Agreed!!!
Ordered. Good game for a family night in.
Thanks :)
There are - the trouble is finding the right size - reckon they may do them in that particular diameter that would fit . Then the trouble is in gluing 32 pieces... one, by, one :D
Thanks. I was hoping there is some kind of weighted base you can stick to the bottom of the chess pieces.
None that are economically viable I'm afraid. Also none that are very practical because it'll involve repeating the same process 32 times on a small piece which needs to be put upside down (possibly via a clamp of some kind?). You'll need the weight to be the same size as the base of the piece otherwise the balance would be even worse. So, perhaps a side project for someone who already has the tools and stuff and the interest to follow through. Best option is as per my original suggestion to buy a set of weighted pieces for just over a tenner and then get a cheap board (or pricier, higher quality one) for the pieces.
Buy a gravity enhancer.