Unfortunately, a few of these discounts seem to have ended now that Prime Day is coming to an end. It's worth keeping an eye on them though because there's a possibility they'll come back to their discounted cost - we've seen it happen before. Even if they don't, it's a good reminder to snap up anything in your basket sooner than later; prices will start returning to normal the closer we get to the weekend. Original story follows.

Prime Day is now upon us, and plenty of family board games are being hit with the discount hammer as a result. Three in particular caught my eye thanks to their legendary status amongst the community.

First up to bat is Carcassonne, a beloved tile-laying family board game that helped redefine the industry when it first launched in the early 2000s. You can grab it for just $20.15 at Amazon rather than the usual cost of $42. Meanwhile, Ticket to Ride (which I'd say is one of the best board games for beginners) is a mere $26.39 at Amazon, down from $50. Finally, the latest version of Catan is $41.99 at Amazon instead of $50.

There are lots of other tabletop price cuts flying around at the moment as a part of this year's year's Prime Day board game deals, but these caught my eye first due to how essential both are. They're the kind of family board games I think everyone should have in their collection.

Ticket to Ride | $49.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $23 - Thanks to a 50% discount, this classic game has dipped far below the average cost of $43 we see most of the time. Could it fall further as Prime Day wears on? I doubt it, because it's already tumbled even more since Monday. I suspect this is the best offer we can expect, so dive in if you were tempted!

Buy it if:
? You're looking for a family-friendly game
? You want a more relaxed game

Don't buy it if:
? You want something more strategic

Price check:
?? Walmart | $43.97

UK price
? ￡44.99 ￡35.99 at Wayland Games

Carcassonne | $41.99 $20.15 at Amazon
Save $21 - Considering how this family favorite is usually closer to $31, a discount weighing in at just shy of $22 is great going. It's not a record low price by any means, but considering how excellent Carcassonne is regardless of whether you're playing as a pair or group, I'd highly recommend grabbing this offer.

Buy it if:
? You want a relaxing game
? You love puzzle games

Don't buy it if:
? You want deeper strategy

Price check:
?? Walmart | $31.57

UK price
? ￡36.99 ￡24.79 at Zatu

Catan 6th Edition | $49.99 $41.99 at Amazon
Save $8 - It may seem fairly small so far as discounts go, but this brand-new edition of the beloved Catan hasn't ever been cheaper than this. 6th Edition is easily the best version yet, so I have no hesitation in saying you should add it to your collection while the going is good.

Buy it if:
? You enjoy more thoughtful games
? You want an intro to modern board gaming

Don't buy it if:
? You didn't get on with older editions

Price check:
?? Walmart | $43.97 (5th Edition)

UK price:
? ￡49.99 ￡37.85 at Zatu

As someone who's been covering the board game industry professionally for over six years (and playing board games for far longer than that), I always recommend these two as great starting points for anyone hoping to get into the hobby. While they're more complex than classics like Clue, they're not nearly so complicated as other strategy games. That makes them excellent 'gateway' games, gently easing you into a whole new world.

As noted in our Carcassonne review, the tile-laying extravaganza has "wedged itself firmly in the 'easy family fun' category." It isn't hard to get your head around (place tiles to create a map, and place wooden people on landmarks to earn points), but has more tactical depth than you might first expect. It's great for two or more players as well, so works if you're planning your next date night.

Similarly, Ticket to Ride is one of - if not the - best family board games thanks to how gently it introduces players to more advanced mechanics. It's also plain fun, which is probably the most important thing.

Your aim is to create a train line across North America or Europe (depending on the version you get) by following specific, hidden routes given to you on cards, but it's possible for rivals to lay tracks blocking yours. That means careful thinking ahead is required, not to mention being subtle so foes can't work out where you're trying to go.

Like I mentioned in my Ticket to Ride review, this is "accessible, low-key, and very replayable [...] the perfect option for newcomers and tabletop veterans alike."

Finally, the latest version of Catan (which only came out in January) modernizes a game that revolutionized the industry. It's a phenomenal gateway game if you're new to the hobby, serves as a fantastic family game for more experienced players, and is flush with a wealth of expansions if you want to take things further. As pointed out in our Catan review, this is a classic you'll actually want on your shelf.

Naturally, plenty more offers are on the way for 2025's Prime Day. To keep up with the latest savings, check out our guide!

• Azul: $31.99 $20.99 at Amazon
• Splendor: $39.99 $19.19 at Amazon
• Traitors Aboard: $24.99 $19.99 at Amazon

Looking for more discounts? Check out the latest board game deals. As for recommendations, why not drop in on our guide to the best 2-player board games, or the best adult board games?

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