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You can currently save a hefty 45% on Descent: Legends of the Dark (our pick for board game of 2021) in today’s Cyber Monday board game deals. That brings it down to $95.99 on Amazon (opens in new tab) instead of almost $175, which is pretty ridiculous so far as discounts go. In fact, that’s the game’s lowest price and a good way under its average of $140 or so.
As we mentioned in our Descent: Legends of the Dark feature, this is an inventive blend of video games and tabletop for something altogether unique. Indeed, Descent’s clever use of in-app storytelling and progression snagged it the top spot for 2021 board game of the year during this 2021’s GamesRadar Hardware Awards. That makes such a massive saving in the Cyber Monday board game deals eye-catching to say the least, and we’d highly recommend giving it a go.
Leery of spending that much on a board game? Fair enough. It’s worth pointing out that Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion has seen a significant reduction for the Cyber Monday board game deals as well, and it’s now $31.99 instead of $49.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab).
Today’s best Cyber Monday board game deals
(opens in new tab)Descent: Legends of the Dark | $174.95 $95.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 45% – This new edition of the Descent RPG is reinventing the game for today’s tabletop, and it has hopes of knocking Gloomhaven off its perch. From what we’ve seen so far, it’s got a good chance of doing so. That makes this discount well worth considering.
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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion | $49.99 $31.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 36% – Want something a little cheaper? You can get the smaller, more focused version of Gloomhaven as part of the Cyber Monday board game deals. It’s a great introduction to the franchise and an engrossing fantasy adventure that isn’t going to break the bank.
Descent is perfect if you want a classic fantasy adventure without dipping into the best tabletop RPGs or Dungeons and Dragons books; thanks to a party you upgrade over time, a story that reacts to your decisions, and in-app dialogue choices, it’s much more immersive than the best board games tend to be. The app also dictates which enemies will appear and what the 3D board should look like during scenarios, retaining an air of mystery. Oh, and it deals with any number-crunching, removing most barriers to play. Basically? Descent: Legends of the Dark allows you to actually get on with having fun rather than consulting the rulebook every five minutes.
We were rather taken with the snappy combat, too. Revolving around timing your abilities with balancing fatigue from using them, it provides a good tactical layer that still manages to be accessible enough to get the hang of quickly. (The phenomenally sculpted models don’t hurt either, of course.)
Just be warned, this thing is massive in literal size and figurative scope – it arrives in a huge box and is crammed with miniatures. Cardboard scenery is also included, allowing you to create a board with verticality and multiple levels.
Want to see how it compares to the competition? You can check out the top board games for adults here, or drop in on the best cooperative board games via our guide.
More of today’s best Cyber Monday deals
- Amazon: Big discounts of 40% or more across games and gear (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: Free $50 gift card with Oculus Quest 2 (opens in new tab)
- Dell: Up to 36% off Alienware, XPS, and Inspiron (opens in new tab)
- Disney Plus: Grab 12 months for the price of 10 (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: Oculus Quest 2 with FREE carrying case (opens in new tab)
- Target: Discounts of up to 60% on games and $20 off Game Pass (opens in new tab)
- Newegg: RTX 3080 gaming laptops from $1,799 (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: Up to 67% off games and 40% off accessories (opens in new tab)
- B&H Photo: Samsung storage up to $110 off (opens in new tab)
- HP: Save up to 77% across tech in the Cyber Monday sale (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: Reductions of $1,700 or more on 8K and QLED TVs (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: Up to $1,200 off 5G phones with trade-in (opens in new tab)
Want to browse the best offers from the sale? Be sure to check out the best Cyber Monday gaming deals. It’s worth dropping in on today’s Cyber Monday Lego deals if you want gifts for the Holidays, too.
