It's time to start thinking inside the box ... as in, what you'd like to see inside your next Amazon box. (Getty Images)(Getty Images)
This weekend marks the birthday of Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and the man behind Gen Con, the world's largest hobby-game convention. Aside from being a public-health pioneer — this patron saint of geekdom and his creations have prevented untold millions of teenagers from contracting cooties out in the dating world — Gygax is a testament to the fun and rewards of single-minded obsession. That resonates with us, laser-focused shopping experts, as we take in this weekend's best Amazon deals.
If you find yourself racing through the forest in search of an evil rogue, this mini chainsaw can clear the way — it's a record-low $30, down from $70. Having trouble cooling off? The No. 1 bestselling Black+Decker portable air conditioner is a cool $40 off. Wondering what kind of amulets, gems and runes are stuck in the murky depths between your sofa cushions? This deal on my favorite Craftsman hand vac will save you $40 in precious coin before you've even begun your quest. If you're in the market for a new laptop, the price of the 13-inch Apple 2025 MacBook Air just dropped to its lowest price ever.
Forsooth, whether you plan on ranging all over the moor this mid-summer weekend or sequestering yourself monk-style at home, make sure you find time for some D&D (i.e., Discounts & Deals).
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