Retro board games at retro prices? We'll take it. (Walmart)
If you're looking for a new game to play with the family during the holidays — especially during that lull between first and second courses — or shopping for a kid who needs to take a break from the screen, we've got some epic deals for you. Classic board games like Connect 4, Sorry! and Candy Land are discounted to as low as $5 as part of Walmart's first Black Friday sale, which runs through November 17.
These retro board games have been well-loved titles for generations, and are sure to deliver hours of entertainment, laughs and some friendly competition. Not to mention a sweet bonding experience for the entire family. With Black Friday board game deals this good, you don't have to be Mr. Monopoly to give a bunch as gifts to friends, family and your own crew without breaking the bank. So roll the dice and see which ones you want to get!
The game doesn't really need any explanation, but we'll give it a go: Two players go head-to-head in a battle to take over the grid. Once they select their color (either red or yellow), they can drop the discs into the grid, all while blocking their opponent from ruining their streak. The goal? Four of the same colored discs in the row — horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
With Sorry!, players have no option but to turn on each other to try to win the game. You'll chase your opponents around the board while trying to get your pawns to the finish line. Cards tell you to move forward and back and can even send you back to the start, making for an exciting evening. The price is a winner, too — just $10.
"My nephew loves this game. It gets a lot of use at our house on weekends. Sorry! has been a game my family has played for four generations now, so it just made sense to add to my own house now," raved a fan.
Kids young and old can get into Candy Land, which doesn't require any reading. Players draw pretty cards to help guide their mover along the rainbow path to yummy locations like Peppermint Forest and Lollipop Palace. The first person to reach King Kandy's Castle wins.
Start the game by pressing the Pop-o-Matic bubble in the board to roll the die. Then, players race to get all of their game pieces around the board first. The challenge: Your peg could get bumped at any time and sent back to the beginning.
Are you a family that enjoys whodunnits? This classic mystery game has players searching to find out who murdered Mr. Boddy of Tudor Mansion in his own home. You can learn about all the rooms in the mansion, weapons, and different guests (was it Professor Plum with the candlestick in the library?) while trying to figure out who committed the crime, along with what they used and where.
The classic Monopoly game is a must for every kid — where else would they learn how to count money and buy real estate?! Updated playing pieces in this version include a rubber ducky, penguin and dinosaur. There's no time limit on how long you play, so the experience can go on for as long — or short — of a time as you want.
The Game of Life is a definite conversation starter, thanks to its prompts to have players decide on major life milestones like going to college, getting married, growing their family or retiring early. All without the stress of, y'know, actual life.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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