There are so many great Amazon Prime Day deals to take advantage of before the sale ends on July 17, but only a few stand out as the very best of the best — at least, according to Polygon readers.
Looking at the most popular deals among readers, it’s clear that we’re all in the mood to gather our loved ones for some fun game nights. Board games like Tokaido Duo, Red Rising, and Machi Koro 2 are among the leaders of the pack, alongside great Dungeons & Dragons gets, such as Keys from the Golden Vault, The Young Adventurer’s boxed set, and a D&D essentials kit. In fact, nearly all of the top 20 deals at Polygon are tabletop games, with nary a video game in sight!
We’ve already applied our expertise to scout out our picks for the best Prime Day deals on board games, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Legos, and more. But if you want to skip straight to the most popular stop, here are the top 20 deals among readers. Y’all have excellent taste.
What Polygon readers bought this Prime Day
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Tokaido: Duo
- $16
- $25
- 37% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Tokaido Duo is quite possibly the chillest two-player board game on sale for Prime Day. While there’s technically a competitive element, discovering this Japanese island through the eyes of three different characters is a fantastic, relaxing adventure.
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Keys from the Golden Vault
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This collection of heist adventures is perfect for Dungeons & Dragons beginners or seasoned players, with 13 one-shots designed for characters spanning levels 1-11. Each adventure is built for four to six party members and comes with maps for Dungeon Masters and players.
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Suzume Limited Edition Blu-ray + DVD
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One of 2023’s best animated movies, this special edition of Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume comes with extra features, like a director’s commentary and a making of featurette, along with a limited edition art book and art cards.
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Red Rising
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The official board game for Pierce Brown’s dystopian Red Rising novels, this game casts you as the leader of a house vying for power and gathering followers. There are tons of Easter eggs for book fans (though no spoilers!), but you don’t need to be a Pierce Brown fan to play.
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Machi Koro 2
- $22
- $30
- 27% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
This competitive city-builder improves upon the original game in every way. Great to play with as few as two players and as many as five, Machi Koro 2 is a clever dice-rolling game for all ages.
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Betrayal at House on The Hill (Second Edition)
- $29
- $56
- 49% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
While not exactly a quick game, Betrayal at House on the Hill is endlessly replayable with 50 different scenarios to choose from. This spooky board game is a modern classic for a reason.
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Splendor Duel
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This two-player card game pits you and your opponent against each other in a race to become the ultimate gemstone merchant. The box itself is quite compact, making it the perfect game to bring on trips, to breweries, or anywhere else you like to play.
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The Young Adventurer’s Collection
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For younger players just getting into Dungeons & Dragons, this four-book box set includes everything you need to get started with the Monsters & Creatures, Warriors & Weapons, Dungeons & Tombs, and Wizards & Spells illustrated guides.
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Hoto electric screwdriver (12 bits)
- $40
- $70
- 43% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
With a long-lasting battery, adjustable torque (be gentle with your screws!), and a ring-light if you need, Hoto’s USB-C rechargeable electric screwdriver is one of our go-to tools for opening up your games and gear. The kit comes with a USB-C cord, case, and 12 steel bits.
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D&D Essentials Kit
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An all-in-one box for the D&D beginner that includes a short adventure (friendly to new Dungeon Masters), a 64-page version of the D&D rulebook, a screen for the DM to sit mysteriously behind, 6 blank character sheets, 11 dice (in all of the different varieties you’ll need for a D&D game), a poster map, and even some cards to represent magic items and use on the table as you play.
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Catan Starfarers Duel
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We’ve all played Catan before. But have you played the two-player card game version that is also set in space? This strategy game will find you competing against your rival for a seat on the Galactic Council. But on the way to securing the job, you’ll have to travel the galaxy, face pirates, develop trade relationships, and much more.
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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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This is a great first adventure for new DMs and players where your party will attempt to save a town from an evil cult. This adventure also includes the 5th Edition mainstay Lost Mine of Phandelver as a nice bonus.
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Candlekeep Mysteries
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This anthology is comprised of 17 mystery-themed adventures for curious detective-styled players spanning levels one through 16. There’s almost no combat in these one-shots, but that doesn’t mean you still won’t run into a gaggle of monsters — including some you may not have encountered before
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Camel Up: The Card Game
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This card game version of the classic game gives players a little more control over the camel race — though, the crazy camel continues to add a fun and unpredictable element to your gameplay.
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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
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Fans can get the both the four-volume paperback collection and three-volume hardcover collection of the entire Calvin & Hobbes series at steep discounts for Prime Day. And if you aren’t already a fan of Bill Watterson’s beloved and seminal comic series about an imaginative boy and his stuffed tiger, now’s a great time to join the club.
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Pokémon Labyrinth
- $17
- $30
- 44% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
In this family-friendly board game, players search for an ever-shifting maze for Pokémon. It comes with for playing pieces representing the original starters: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
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Sushi Go
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This pick-and-pass card game comes with 108 (adorable) cards that players put together to create the best sushi dish combos. But be warned: You might want to have some snacks on hand because you’re bound to get hungry.
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Twilight Inscription
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Twilight Inscription is a roll-and-write strategy game, but more importantly, it features space cats. You have the option to play with anywhere from one to eight players, with everyone aiming to lead their faction to total galactic domination.
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Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
- $55
- $90
- 40% off
Prices taken at time of publishing.
If super competitive games just aren’t for you, Pandemic Legacy is a great choice. In this strategy game, players work together to end the pandemic to save the world. The story covers an entire year, with the gameplay switching up for players as they hit each new month.
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