It barely seems like five minutes since we roused ourselves from last year’s Thanksgiving turkey coma and set off to snap up deals on the biggest shopping day of the year, but here we are again.
Black Friday 2023 is upon us, and as usual, Amazon is offering some incredible discounts that no fan of traditional and modern games would want to miss.
Whether you’re upgrading your game room or shopping for the perfect gift for the holiday season, here’s our pick of the top five best bar games Black Friday deals of 2023.
10 Best 2023 Black Friday Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
So, here are the Amazon Black Friday deals you have been waiting for quite a long.
1. Almost 21% off Best-Selling Dartboards
Amazon has at least one Black Friday deal on darts and dart-related equipment every year, and 2023 is no exception.
There’s a treat in store this year with 21% off the popular IgnatGames Professional Dart Board Set.
Narrowly missing out on a place in our guide to the top 5 best bristle dartboards of the year, this complete set includes a high-quality dartboard measuring 18″ x 18″ x 1.7″, two sets of three premium-grade steel darts, each in their own vegan leather wallets, and an ochre tape to help you set things up accurately.
Whether you’re looking to replace that worn-out, old board of yours, or you’re simply hunting for a present for the darts fan in your life; this is the ideal Black Friday deal.
This standard 52 card deck features all of your favorite characters and themed designs from the iconic 90s sitcom and is the perfect way to add a comical touch to your next TV and movie-themed game night.
2. Enjoy 15% Off Croquet Sets
Always wanted to learn how to play croquet? Now’s the perfect time to learn as Amazon has reduced this best-selling six-player croquet set from ApudArmis by 15% in time for Black Friday.
The set contains everything you need to get started, including 6 mallets, 6 balls, 2 stakes, 9 steel wickets, and a sturdy canvas carry bag to store it all in.
Of course, the whole thing comes with its own manual, but if you want to read up while you’re waiting for the set to be delivered, here’s our quick, comprehensive beginner’s guide on how to play croquet.
3. Add More Entertainment to Your Game Room With Amazon Luna Wireless Controller
Ready to take your gaming experience to a new level? The Official Luna Wireless Controller is built for Amazon Luna, offering a perfect gaming experience for Luna subscribers.
Along with long-lasting battery life and low latency, the Luna Wireless Controller also gives you pinpoint accuracy and responsiveness. With an exclusive discount of 43%, the Luna Wireless Controller is now available at $39.99 instead of $69.99.
4. Score a Bargain With Special Offers on Soccer Equipment
By the time you read this, the 2023 World Cup will be in full flow.
While we can’t promise that this excellent Kwik Goal Soccer board will help get your team on the international stage, it’s a perfect way for coaches to strategize, plan out drills, and talk tactics with their teams.
This one is currently available with 12% off and is just one example of the many great soccer equipment bargains available throughout Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
5. 20% Off Traditional Games – A Classic Deal
If you prefer something a little less raucous than rowdy drinking games, our next Black Friday deal may just be the one for you.
The Gamie Magnetic Board Game Set may be small, but it packs in a host of your favorite traditional games.
Backgammon, chess, chinese checkers, solitaire, Ludo, NinMen’s Morris, and six other popular games are all present and correct here, meaning you’ll have everything you need for a relaxing yet enjoyable afternoon of game playing.
6. Save 35% on Bingo Sets
Speaking of classic games, Bingo has always been a hugely entertaining game that’s fun for the whole family, which is why we’re delighted to see this Front Porch Classics State Fair Bingo set reduced by over 33% on Black Friday.
Measuring 10″ x 11″ x 14, this retro-style kit features a complete set of wooden bingo balls, a durable metal ball spinner, and a gorgeous wooden bingo board.
It also comes with eight old-school shutter-style bingo cards, meaning there’s more than enough to get the whole gang involved.
7. Save 15% on Franklin Sports Basketball Hoops – A Slam Dunk of a Deal
With the current NBA season in full flow, nobody could blame you for being inspired by your favorite superstars enough to want to shoot a few hoops of your own.
That’s where this Franklin Sports wall-mounted basketball hoop comes in handy.
Available at 15% off the usual price, this hoop features everything you could need to imagine yourself slam-dunking your way to victory, including a shatter-resistant backboard, ball, and pump.
8. 18% off on Boulder Badminton Pickleball Net
Sticking with the outdoors theme, if you read our How to Play Badminton guide and now you’re eager to get started, this is one deal you’ll want to pay attention to.
The Boulder Badminton Pickleball Net is, as its name implies, as good for an exhilarating game of badminton as it is for a thrilling round of Pickleball while also serving just as well for volleyball, soccer, and more.
Available in 10ft, 14ft, and 17ft options, the net’s height is fully adjustable, making it just as perfect for family games with the kids as it is for those beach parties with friends.
9. Take Your Love of Table Tennis Anywhere With a Great Deal on This Portable Gaming Table
Just because you don’t have a dedicated game space in your home doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge in your love of table tennis.
Measuring 84″ x 42″ x .25″, this lightweight portable gaming table from leading games manufacturer Viper takes up minimal space while offering maximum enjoyment.
The table weighs just 28 lbs and can be folded away into its own durable carry case, making it just as easy to store away when not in use as it is to pack it up and take it out to the park, a party, or whether you and your ping pong pals love to play.
The best part is that the reverse of the table can also be used for playing chess and checkers, with a complete set of chess pieces, checkers pieces, two table tennis paddles, and two balls included.
All this is available with 48% off throughout Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
10. Pick Up This Izzo Arcade Golf Putting Game Set
This Black Friday, grab Izzo’s Arcade Golf Putting Gameset at an amazing discount of 32%. With a universal dual-sided putter that supports both left and right-handed players and six foam practice golf balls, this Golf Putting Set is the right choice for golfers of all levels.
The Izzo Arcade Golf Putting Game Set was previously available at $99.99 and is now available at a special price of $67.96.
Top Tip for Scoring the Best Black Friday Deals
Falling, as it always does, on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2023, takes place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to get a great deal.
All of the products we’ve shared with you above are already discounted as part of Amazon’s Early Black Friday sale.
If you’ve got your eye on any of them, it pays to snap them up early, as most offers are subject to availability, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
So start bagging those bargains now, and on behalf of all of us here at Bar Games 101, here’s wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and enjoyable Thanksgiving 2023.
