Saturday, September 30, 2006
Simply Fun Designer Appreciation Day
Simply Fun is having a one-day only Designer Appreciation Day sale:
"For today only we're celebrating some of the world's greatest game designers by offering 15% OFF and FREE SHIPPING when you order one or more of the following SimplyFun products online."
A dozen titles are offered, from Reiner Knizia, Klaus Teuber, Aaron Weissblum, and others. This offer is good in the continental US only, and ends September 30, 2006 at 11:59 pm (Pacific).
Source: Several tipsters via email
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Boulder Games SotD: 10% Back On Damaged Games
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days.
"Extra Off Damaged Games. All games with box damage will generate a kickback coupon for 10% of the damaged game price. To pull up the list of damaged games, type "damage" into the search box. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible."
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Amazon Reseller: Vintage Sports Cards Inc
Several readers have written to remind us that the Amazon reseller Vintage Sports Cards Inc has many titles at 50% off or better. The offerings seem to change fairly often and it is not well organized (clicking on the 'Games' link will not include all the games available), but it can be worth the time to flip through the pages. Some examples: Mayfair's Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix (BGG) for $9.99 or Russian Rails (BGG) for $15.99; Rio Grande's Message To The Czar (BGG) for $11.99; and many others.
Source: Tipsters via email
Barnes & Noble $5 Off
Barnes & Noble has selected games for $5 off. Add $25 to your order to get free 3-day shipping. Being a B&N Member saves an additional 10% (membership is $25 per year). The selection is mostly mass market, but there are a few interesting things listed.
Source: Dan via email
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Noble Knight Games Customer Appreciation Sale
Noble Knight Games is having a "massive customer appreciation sale", promising at least 10% off every product on the site. Also, get a $5 gift card for any purchase over $250 (before shipping) or $10 for over $500. Sale ends October 6.
Source: Noble Knight Games / SpielDeal
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
National Games Week Store Update
The National Games Week shop has some new packages available, including two from Face 2 Face Games (good bet: the Sid Sackson Special Value Pack for $44), and one from US Games Systems (Alienz and Nutty Pack, $7). There are no shipping charges, and registration is free.
Boulder Games SotD: 10% Back On Sale Games
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days.
"Double Sale! All games on sale will generate a kickback coupon for 10% of the sale price. To pull up the list of games on sale, type "sale" into the search box. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible."
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Funagain Great Games Sale
Several readers have pointed out Funagain's Great Games Sale, where adding $25 worth of non-sale merchandise to the cart gives access to several good deals:
- Monkeys On The Moon (BGG) for $8
- Queen's Necklace (BGG) or Fist Of Dragonstones (BGG) for $10
- Monsters Menace America (BGG), Nexus Ops (BGG) or Betrayal at House on the Hill (BGG) for $15
Source: Several tipsters via email
Boulder Games SotD: 6% Back On Orders Over $100
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days.
"Extra 6% off all orders over $100. If the order subtotal is over $100 it will generate a kickback coupon for 6% of the subtotal. The coupon is good for any new order placed within 6 months. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible."
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Thursday, September 21, 2006
L2 Design Group: Fall Promo
L2 Design Group is running a fall promo: get Deluxe Bitter Woods (BGG) for $20 off, and receive the expansion kit for free (normally $26). Add another (non-sports) title, and get free shipping on the bundle. Payment must be received by September 30.
Source: Ben via email
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Boulder Games SotD: Coupon For Double Shipping
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days.
"Double Shipping Kickback. All orders shipped by Standard Ground UPS for a subtotal over $150 will generate a Kickback Coupon for 100% of the shipping charge plus $1. All other shipping methods (including international) generate a 30% Kickback Coupon plus $1. The coupon can be used on any order placed within 6 months. Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible. "
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Monday, September 18, 2006
Boulder Games SotD: 10% coupon for orders over $150
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days.
"Extra 10% off all orders over $150. If the order subtotal is over $150 it will generate a kickback coupon for 10% of the subtotal. The coupon is good for any new order placed within 6 months. You also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible."
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Multiman Publishing Sale
From the Multiman Publishing website:"With the imminent release of A Victory Lost, Strike them a Blow, and Guadalajara, we find ourselves sitting at the office waiting for the new product to arrive. Jo Ann's not as busy as she likes, so she suggested why not have a sale? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS NOW! This sale will only run for a week."
Examples include: Fire in the Sky (BGG) for $35; ASL Blood Reef: Tarawa (BGG) for $20; TCS Bloody Ridge (BGG) for $20; and several others.
Source: Ryan, via email
Portland, OR: Rainy Day Games Auction
Just a reminder for those in the Portland, Oregon area that the Rainy Day Games auction is today at noon. A list of auction items has been posted on the website.
Source: Rainy Day Games / SpielDeal
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Sales & Clearance Page
I have put up a page that links to Sale, Clearance, and Ding & Dent pages at various retailers. The link is on the right, or check it out at Sales & Clearance Page. If there are any I have missed, please email me.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Games By James Outlet Store
The Games By James outlet store has a couple of decent deals. Among a few items they should pay us to take (The Osbourne Family Trivia Game?), there is Nobody But Us Chickens (BGG) for $8.99, Bruno Faidutti's Corruption (BGG) for $9.99, and Cardchess's Crossword Pyramids (BGG) for $24.99. Shipping is free for orders over $25.
Source: GamesByJames / SpielDeal
Tanga - Daily Game Giveaway Contest!
From BoardGameGeek:"BoardGameGeek and Tanga are having a game-a-day giveaway contest. we're giving away 1 game each day for 30 days until the launch of the site on October 15th. All you need to do is solve the daily puzzle over at www.tanga.com to be eligible for that day's prize... Make sure to check the new puzzle each day." Registration is free.
Source: BoardGameGeek / SpielDeal
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Boulder Games SotD: 6% Coupon When Spending $150
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days:
"Extra 6% off all orders over $150. If the order subtotal is over $150 it will generate a kickback coupon for 6% of the subtotal. The coupon is good for any new order placed within 6 months. You also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible."
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Patch Products Buy A Game, Get A Free Game
Patch Products is offering the game Hearts & Spades (BGG) for free when buying a qualifying product. Use the appropriate promotional code when checking out:
FPSSAUG for Such & Such (BGG)
FPFOXAUG for Jeff Foxworthy's™ You Might be a Redneck If... Game (BGG)
FPDOMAUG for Domination (BGG)
FPBZAUG for Buzzword (BGG)
Offer available through September 30, 2006.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Amazon Reseller Vintage Sports Cards Inc
A Tipster points us to Amazon reseller Vintage Sports Cards Inc, selling many of these games of ours for very low prices, some approaching half price. Even better is the Free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
Source: A tipster via email
Steam Brothers Map Reprints At Boards & Bits
From the Boards & Bits website: "Today it was confirmed that we will be receiving more copies of the Steam Brothers' Age of Steam expansion maps of Northeastern USA/South Africa (BGG), China & South America (BGG). They are available for pre-order, and should be shipping in early October. The number of copies is limited, so we can only allow 2 copies per order."
Source: Boards & Bits / SpielDeal
Boulder Games SotD: Shipping Kickback
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days:
Shipping Kickbacks. All orders shipped by Standard Ground UPS for a subtotal over $60 will generate a Kickback Coupon for 50% of the shipping charge. All other shipping methods (including international) generate a 15% Kickback Coupon. All orders shipped by Standard Ground UPS for a subtotal over $120 will generate a Kickback Coupon for 100% of the shipping charge. All other shipping methods (including international) generate a 30% Kickback Coupon. The coupon can be used on any order placed within 6 months. Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible.
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Toys R Us Free Shipping
Toys R Us is offering free shipping on selected game titles. We saw Mayfair, Out Of The Box, Rio Grande, and even the on-sale Avalon Hill titles, among others. No coupon is necessary. This link shows all 910 items that qualify. Offer ends midnight October 7.
Source: Gary via email
Twilight Creations Web Store Weekly Special
The Twilight Creations web store Weekly Special is a free copy of Say What?! (BGG), the party card game, with a purchase of their new game Easter Island (BGG). Shipping will be charged accordingly. Also, for a limited time they will be sending a "Master Zombie" promo card with all orders of $10 or more.
Source: Twilight Creations / SpielDeal
Friday, September 08, 2006
Avalanche Press: September Coupon, $5 off
Avalanche Press has posted a $5 off coupon on their website, good for any order. Use coupon code 20060901 during online checkout or mention it when placing a phone order (1-800-564-9008). This deal cannot be stacked. Expires September 30.
Source: Avalanche Press / SpielDeal
Boulder Games SotD: 10% off GMT, Rio Grande
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days: 10% off GMT and Rio Grande. All games from the above companies will generate a kickback coupon for 10% of the cost of those games (even if already on sale). To get a list of games by each company just type the company name into search box. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible.
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
National Games Week Shop Update
The National Games Week shop has some new packages available, including several from Playroom Entertainment (for example, seven card games for $35; or Cosmic Cows, King of the Beasts, Reiner Knizia's Poison, Sitting Ducks Gallery (with eight promo cards included) for $35); also new are some nifty terrain packs (not full games) from The CaBil. There are no shipping charges, and registration is free.
Source: Jonathon via email
Viktory II free shipping
Use this link to buy the boardgame Viktory II and get free shipping (worth $8.84). It appears to be a slightly better deal to buy the four player version, because the discount is then larger than the shipping amount.
Source: via email
Avalon Hill titles at Toys R Us
Several readers have pointed out that Toys R Us now has many Avalon Hill titles back in stock for $19.99 each.
- Nexus Ops
- Monsters Menace America
- Vegas Showdown
- Rocketville
- Sword & Skull
- Betrayal at House on the Hill
Source: Tip via email
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Hasting's Bookstore: Axis & Allies
In an email, Clay writes:
"Seen at a Hasting's bookstore in Las Cruces, NM last week:
Axis & Allies: D-Day $15 (1 left)
Axis & Allies: Pacific $15 (2 left)
Funny Bunny (good game for small children) $5."
Hasting's has locations throughout much of America - can anyone confirm deals at other stores?
"Seen at a Hasting's bookstore in Las Cruces, NM last week:
Axis & Allies: D-Day $15 (1 left)
Axis & Allies: Pacific $15 (2 left)
Funny Bunny (good game for small children) $5."
Hasting's has locations throughout much of America - can anyone confirm deals at other stores?
Source: email
Tumblin' Dice at Amazon
Amazon has one copy of Tumblin-Dice at $49.97 available through a reseller, the lowest price we've seen, and S&H shows in the cart as $4.49.
UPDATE: mrbass sends an email: "Just ordered Tumblin Dice from an amazon reseller toysfortoday for $44.95 + $4.49 S&H for a total of $49.44 a savings of about $3.32 if ordered from thoughthammer.com with ($125 order free shipping) who will be selling it for $52.76 when they eventually get some in stock."
Amazon now lists two for sale.
Source: via email; mrbass via email
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Tuesday Morning: Break The Safe, others
A tipster writes:
"Tuesday Morning (a closeout store) has a good deal on a great co-op family game, Break the Safe, for $6.99."
From SpielDeal HQ, we have also found Gigamic games (Sahara, Quits) as well as University Games (Villa Paletti ($6.99), The Perfect Ten) and even Theta's Fire at our local Tuesday Morning stores, for sometimes ridiculous prices (I got Fire for $3.78). See their website for a store locator, and be prepared to dig around the shelves a bit.
Source: Tip via email
Boulder Games SotD: 30% Kickback Coupon
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days:
30% off White Wolf, Yuhodo, Sphinx, Queen, Piatnik, Porazzi, Out of the Box, Latz Chance, and Globopolis. All games from the above companies will generate a kickback coupon for 30% of the cost of those games (even if already on sale). To get a list of games by each company just type the company name into search box. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible.
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Help out SpielDeal!
Well, already we have hit the big time: BoardGameNews! This started as a trial; so if this is to be a going concern, I need help from the general public. For every tip we receive and use, we will enter the sender into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate from Boulder Games, to be drawn at the end of the month (9/30/06). To be eligible, be the first sender of a unique tip: a deal, special offer, or unusual opportunity. Winner will be announced on SpielDeal.net.
SpielDeal is not affiliated with Boulder Games. We like that they send candy with your order.
SpielDeal is not affiliated with Boulder Games. We like that they send candy with your order.
Z-Man Games 1861: The Railroads of the Russian Empire pre-order
Z-Man Games will be printing 1861: The Railroads of the Russian Empire in a small quantity. From a BGG post by Zev Shlasinger:
"I will have only 300 copies for North America. So, I will start soliciting preorders after Labor Day weekend (after I return from Dragoncon). If you want to get on this list, please email me at zmanATzmangamesDOTcom with "1861" in the subject line. I will send an email to all interested parties after Dragoncon. You'll be able to buy it on my site via paypal - or you can email or call with a credit card. You can also just send direct payment via paypal.
There is no limit to the amount of games you can buy. The price is $70 plus $7 for shipping."
Hanno Girke adds:
"Same here for Germany. I'll have about 300 copies available - and 137 preorders so far. So if you want the "German" edition (just a translated rulebook added), send me an eMail at vertrieb AT lookout-games DOT de with 1861 in the subject line."
Source: Zev Shlasinger / Hanno Girke on BoardGameGeek
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Portland, OR: Rainy Day Games auction
From the Rainy Day Games website:The Semi-Annual Rainy Day Games Game Auction is coming on September 17th. Just drop off your Old Board Games between September 1st and 14th. People will buy your Old Stuff and you will get a gift card equal to the selling price good for any "New Stuff" from Rainy Day Games. Don't forget to come on by and get some cool old games.
Source: Rainy Day Games / Peter Loop on BoardGameGeek
Boulder Games SotD: % Off at $50, $80, $120
Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days:
Extra 4% off all orders over $50, 6% off all orders over $80, 8% off all orders over $120. If the order subtotal is over $50 it will generate a kickback coupon for 4% of the subtotal. A subtotal over $80 generates a coupon for 6% of the subtotal. A subtotal over $120 generates a coupon for 8%. The coupon is good for any new order placed within 6 months. If the order subtotal is above $150 you also get half the UPS ground shipping added to the coupon (20% of all other shipping). Orders that are combined or changed are not eligible.
Source: Boulder Games / SpielDeal
Friday, September 01, 2006
Axis & Allies Europe at Toys R Us
Toys R Us is selling Avalon Hill's Axis & Allies Europe for US$9.98. Limit 1 per customer. Expect to pay around $9 for shipping.
UPDATE: This thread on BoardGameGeek details problems with this deal.
Source: boardgamehunter on BoardgameGeek
National Games Week
The National Games Week website has a shop offering deals on games with no shipping charges. Examples include Rio Grande Game Pack 5 (Mammoth Hunters, 5th Avenue, Mall World and Goldbrau) for US$65, North Star Games bundle (Wits & Wagers and Cluzzle) for $42, or Decision Games Inc. Lightning Pack #1 (Lightning: MIDWAY and Lightning: D-DAY) for $21.95. Registration is free.
