9 Board Games Wired Recommends Buying on Sale During Prime Day
Wired’s team has picked nine board games available at discounts during Amazon Prime Day June 2026, perfect for family fun during summer vacations.
With summer holidays approaching, taking advantage of Prime Day board game deals could be a smart move. The Wired Reviews team, which includes parents of children of all ages, has tested many games and selected nine they approve of.
Among the picks is "Heat: Pedal to the Metal," an exciting tabletop racing game where momentum and tactical decisions matter. For younger kids, "Labyrinth" from Ravensburger is easy to learn: players change the maze to collect treasures.
Cooperative game lovers will enjoy "Pandemic," where players work together to fight four deadly diseases. "Herd Mentality" is a fun party game for larger groups, where winning requires thinking like the majority.
Other recommended games include "Azul," a mosaic-building game with high-quality components; "Exploding Kittens," a quick card game with a cat theme; the classic resource-trading game "Catan"; "Big Boss," a 1920s-style business game; and "Sky Team," a rare two-player cooperative game where players must land planes without speaking during the flight.
Most games can be completed in under an hour and are suitable for various ages. Wired notes these are just some of the best Prime Day board game deals and suggests checking their live blog for updates.
