SpielDeal

So Long

2006-11-01T09:29:00.000-08:00

SpielDeal started out as an experiment to see if a DealNews-style website might be useful to the boardgaming community. My concerns were two-fold: is this a resource with enough of its own voice, that is, information that is not just cribbing off other sites; and, would there be enough traffic to make it interesting to readers? For the former point, I think it is best to give over to the Hot Deals forum at BoardGameGeek. For the latter, well, it's a lot of work to ping fifty or sixty sites every day looking for deals! I hope that folks had fun reading, and that we saved a few dollars here or there, but it is time to bring it to a close. See you at BGG.CON!

Tom

Boulder Games SotD: 4% Back On Orders Over $100

2006-10-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special of the Day from the website. These usually last two or three days:

"Extra 4% off all orders over $100. If the order subtotal is over $100 it will generate a kickback coupon for 4% 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 or, if the subtotal is over $125, you get 100% of the shipping plus $1 added to the coupon."

Thought Hammer Halloween-Themed Sale

2006-10-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

Thought Hammer is having a Halloween sale:

"To help you have a Spookier Halloween, we have discounted most of games in our Spooky category an additional 10% off our already low prices. This special will end on Noon (CST), Friday October 27th."

Quest Machine Sale and Contest

2006-10-24T08:47:00.000-07:00

For the next two weeks, Quest Machine (Songbird Productions) is selling Heroes Incorporated (BGG) for $22.95, down from its new price of $29.95. Also, answer six questions about the game in a contest on BoardGameGeek for a chance to win a free copy of the game.

Boulder Games SotD: 1/2 Price On Selected Titles

2006-10-23T08:02:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special of the Day from their website. These usually last two or three days.:

"Half-Price Sale: Vampire: Prince of the City (BGG), Beat the Count (BGG), Women & Men (BGG), Ys (BGG), Integralis (BGG), Figaro (BGG), Grand Tribunal (BGG), Flandern (BGG)."

eToys: $15 Gift Card For $50 Cranium Order

2006-10-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

eToys will send you you a $15 eToys Gift Card with any order containing Cranium products of $50 or more. The gift card is good for anything sold at eToys. Offer expires November 27, 2006.

Boulder Games SotD: 5% back on $100

2006-10-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special of the Day from their website. These usually last two or three days:

"Extra 5% off all orders over $100. If the order subtotal is over $100 it will generate a kickback coupon for 5% 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

Paizo.com: Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Adventure Board Game Bundle

2006-10-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

Paizo.com is offering a Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Adventure Board Game Bundle for $99.85, a $30 savings. Bundle includes The Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Adventure Board Game (BGG) plus both of the expansions, Eternal Winter (BGG) and Forbidden Forest (BGG). These games are out of print, so this may be the last good opportunity to purchase.

Source: puck4604 on BoardGameGeek

Avalanche Press: $10 Coupon, Seasonal Specials

2006-10-18T09:24:00.000-07:00

Avalanche Press is offering $10 off a $40 purchase in October via coupon code 20061004. This expires October 31, 2006. This can stack with the ongoing Buy Two, Get One Free Sale. Additionally, they have refreshed the Seasonal Specials with eleven oddly named packages such as the Pedantic Academic Special (Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats (BGG), Panzer Grenadier: Road to Berlin (BGG), Panzer Grenadier: Sinister Forces (BGG)) for $115, retail $164.97.

Source: Avalanche Press / SpielDeal

Amazon.com: $10 off $75 Purchase

2006-10-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

From the Amazon.com website:

"Take $10 off your purchase of $75 or more of Toys & Games offered by Amazon.com today. Just spend $75 or more on Toys & Games offered by Amazon.com and use this promotional code at checkout: TYSTEN75. This offer applies only to Amazon.com purchases made between October 17, 2006, and October 24, 2006. Applies only to products sold by Amazon.com. Does not apply to products sold on our site by third-party merchants or through third-party areas such as Amazon.com Marketplace, Auctions, or zShops."

Source: Amazon / SpielDeal

Meeple People: Halloween Meeple Pillows

2006-10-14T21:53:00.000-07:00

Meeple People is having a sale on Limited Edition Halloween Meeple pillows, regularly $29.95, now $19.95. Choose from Candy Corn or Pumpkin.

Source: Meeple People / SpielDeal

eToys Big Fall Sale

2006-10-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

eToys is having a Big Fall Sale through October 16. There are a few interesting board games, such as Break The Safe (BGG) for $8.99 and some card games, like Canasta Caliente (BGG) for $2.99.

Source: Tip of the hat to howewass on BoardGameGeek

Patch Products: 30% Off Coupon

2006-10-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

Get 30% off Patch Products in their online store by using the coupon code MMFC30 during checkout. This offer is available through October 31, 2006. (We previously reported the 25% off coupon, but this one is better)

Source: Patch Products / SpielDeal

Days Of Wonder: Preorder BattleLore, Get A Hill Giant Figure

2006-10-13T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Days of Wonder game BattleLore (BGG) is expected to ship around November 30, but a limited edition Hill Giant Promotional Creature is available to all who pre-order from their local game retailer or the Days of Wonder Webstore.

Source: Days of Wonder / SpielDeal

Boulder Games SotD: Double The Shipping Back

2006-10-12T14:19:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special of the Day from their 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

Ape Games 50% off Anathema

2006-10-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

The Ape Games webstore is offering their game Anathema (BGG) for $5.95 (50% off) during the month of October.

Source: Ape Games / SpielDeal

ToysRUs.com Buy One, Get One 50% Off

2006-10-09T22:43:00.000-07:00

ToyRUs.com is having a Buy One, Get One 50% Off sale on Hasbro, Milton Bradley, and Parker Brothers games (including Heroscape (BGG) and some expansions). Plus, shipping is free.

Source: Toys R Us / SpielDeal

Hasbro Toy Shop Coupon: 25% and Free Shipping

2006-10-08T08:24:00.000-07:00

Enter promotion code fall25 while in the cart at Hasbrotoyshop.com to get 25% off your order and free shipping. This coupon expires October 9.

Source: peterm on BoardGameGeek

Boulder Games SotD: 5% Back On Orders Over $100

2006-10-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website. These usually last two or three days:

"Extra 5% off all orders over $100. If the order subtotal is over $100 it will generate a kickback coupon for 5% 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

BoardGamesUSA: 50% Off Selected Games

2006-10-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

BoardGamesUSA has several decent games in their Clearance section for 50% off, with free shipping at $99. We saw Boomtown (BGG) for $11.99, Basari (BGG) for $9.99, Xactika (BGG) for $6.49 and The Count Of Carcassone (BGG) for $2.99, among eight pages of items.

Source: starspangledgirl on BGG

National Games Week Shop Update

2006-10-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

The National Games Week shop has some new packages available from Cloud Kingdom Games. Recommended is the Castle of Magic Board Game Pack (Castle of Magic (BGG) and Fall Of Castle Bondi (BGG)) for $30. There are no shipping charges, and registration is free.

Source: National Games Week / SpielDeal

Boulder Games SotD: Older Games Sale

2006-10-05T15:45:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special of the Day from the website. These usually last two or three days:

"Older Games Sale. All of the couple of thousand game titles listed that are NOT mentioned in the Newsletter (our homepage) will generate a kickback coupon for 10% of the cost of those games. All the games with 'Classic Games' on the title line will generate a kickback coupon for 20% of the price of those games. To pull up the list of 'Classic Games', type 'classic' 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

Toys R Us: Axis & Allies Europe

2006-10-04T13:08:00.000-07:00

Toys R Us once again lists Axis & Allies Europe (BGG) for $9.98 with free shipping. According to some reports on BoardGameGeek, it can be hit-or-miss to actually receive it; but the general trend lately seems to be good. Other Avalon Hill titles (eg. Nexus Ops (BGG), Monsters Menace America (BGG)) are still listed for $19.99 with free shipping.

Source: A tipster via email

Songbird Productions Acquires Quest Machine

2006-10-04T09:30:00.000-07:00

Reader Carl forwarded this press release:

"ROCHESTER, MN -- Songbird Productions announced today that it has acquired Quest Machine, which published the innovative Heroes Incorporated board game in 2004. As part of the deal, Songbird has received the remaining inventory of Heroes Incorporated plus the previously unpublished S.U.P.E.R. expansion, including all rights for reprints and future expansions. [...]

To commemorate this event, Songbird has announced special discounted pricing for Quest Machine merchandise when you order direct from the online Songbird store. Until the end of October 2006, Heroes Incorporated is only $24.95 plus tax and shipping, and the S.U.P.E.R. expansion is only $22.95 plus tax and shipping. Starting November 1st, the prices will return to their new MSRP of $29.95 for Heroes and $24.95 for S.U.P.E.R."

While this is not a great price for Heroes Incorporated (BGG), I could not find one of the standard online stores selling the S.U.P.E.R. expansion (BGG), so this could be a deal.

Source: Tipster Carl, via email

SpielDeal News - Drawing Winner!

2006-10-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to reader Grandslam for winning the SpielDeal drawing. He has received a $25 gift certificate to Boulder Games. We took all tips we had used, printed them out, put them in a hat, and after a few tries my daughter pulled one out (she's only sixteen months old, and wanted to take a handful). Thanks to everyone that has submitted tips, these are what keeps SpielDeal running.

Patch Products: 25% Off Coupon

2006-10-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

Get 25% off Patch Products in their online store by using the coupon code MMFC25 during checkout. This offer is available through October 31, 2006.

Source: Patch Products / SpielDeal

Avalanche Press: Buy Two, Get One Free

2006-10-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

The Avalanche Press online store is offering a "Buy Two, Get One Free" sale. Buy three products, and the lowest price item will be subtracted in the cart. Does not apply to Classic Wargame pledges or Seasonal Specials.

Source: Avalanche Press / SpielDeal

Boulder Games SotD: 6%, 8%, 10% Back On Orders

2006-10-01T10:20:00.000-07:00

Boulder Games Special Of The Day from their website. These usually last two or three days:

"Extra 6% off all orders over $80, 8% off all orders over $120, 10% off all orders over $180. A subtotal over $80 generates a coupon for 6% of the subtotal. A subtotal over $120 generates a coupon for 8%. A subtotal over $180 generates a coupon for 10%. 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

Simply Fun Designer Appreciation Day

2006-09-30T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

Boulder Games SotD: 10% Back On Damaged Games

2006-09-28T16:51:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-28T10:16:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

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

Noble Knight Games Customer Appreciation Sale

2006-09-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

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

National Games Week Store Update

2006-09-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

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.

Source: National Games Week / SpielDeal

Boulder Games SotD: 10% Back On Sale Games

2006-09-26T08:58:00.000-07:00

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

Funagain Great Games Sale

2006-09-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

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

Info from the sale page: "Shipping does not count towards the $25 limit, nor do the games on this list. You can only purchase one of each of the following games at the sale price. Sale quantities are limited, and Funagain reserves the right to change the sale games at any time, so act now and check back frequently!"

Source: Several tipsters via email

UPDATE: Jonathan points out that Funagain is selling the German edition of Antike (BGG) for $29.95, almost $4 less than anywhere else we've seen it.

Boulder Games SotD: 6% Back On Orders Over $100

2006-09-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

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

L2 Design Group: Fall Promo

2006-09-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

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

Boulder Games SotD: Coupon For Double Shipping

2006-09-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

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

Boulder Games SotD: 10% coupon for orders over $150

2006-09-18T08:11:00.000-07:00

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

Multiman Publishing Sale

2006-09-17T10:59:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-17T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

Sales & Clearance Page

2006-09-16T08:28:00.000-07:00

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.

Games By James Outlet Store

2006-09-15T16:08:00.000-07:00

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!

2006-09-15T12:26:00.000-07:00

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

Boulder Games SotD: 6% Coupon When Spending $150

2006-09-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

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

Patch Products Buy A Game, Get A Free Game

2006-09-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

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.

Amazon Reseller Vintage Sports Cards Inc

2006-09-11T21:03:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

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

Toys R Us Free Shipping

2006-09-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

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

Avalanche Press: September Coupon, $5 off

2006-09-08T23:56:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-08T23:50:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-08T14:31:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

Several readers have pointed out that Toys R Us now has many Avalon Hill titles back in stock for $19.99 each.

Expect to pay about $7 each for shipping, however.

Source: Tip via email

Hasting's Bookstore: Axis & Allies

2006-09-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

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?

Source: email

Tumblin' Dice at Amazon

2006-09-07T09:59:00.000-07:00

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

Tuesday Morning: Break The Safe, others

2006-09-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-06T09:56:00.000-07:00

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

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2006-09-06T09:22:00.000-07:00

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.

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Z-Man Games 1861: The Railroads of the Russian Empire pre-order

2006-09-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

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

Portland, OR: Rainy Day Games auction

2006-09-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-05T08:02:00.000-07:00

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

Axis & Allies Europe at Toys R Us

2006-09-01T15:20:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Source: National Games Week / SpielDeal

Fair Play Blowout Sale

2006-08-31T18:00:00.000-07:00

From the Fair Play Games website:

"Believe it or not, we are already making room for the Holiday shopping - Check out our list of items we are blowing out to make room!"

Approximately 75 items are listed. No end date is given.

Source: Fair Play Games / SpielDeal

Boulder Games SotD: Double Shipping Kickback

2006-08-31T15:58:00.000-07:00

Special of the Day from the Boulder Games website:

"All orders shipped by Standard Ground UPS for a subtotal over $100 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

Avalanche Press Labor Day Sale

2006-08-31T15:38:00.000-07:00

From the Avalanche Press website:

“Yes, we are officially falling in line with retailers nationwide and giving you a Labor Day Sale! That's 25% off everything in our line. This sale will extend until Labor Day, September 4th! And your Gold membership discount is in addition to the 25% off!”

Source: Avalanche Press / SpielDeal