Well, about a month ago, we (as a group) had a great idea to get a bunch of things written down and provide our readers with a nice gift giving list.  Welp, let’s just say that we didn’t get our you-know-what together…  So, instead of a big list, I have decided to just make some shorter posts with things that catch my eye (or things that I notice to be on sale).   As I make these impromptu posts, I will try to stick to things which can be delivered prior to Dec. 25 — this likely means that they are things in stock on Amazon Prime.  (All the Amazon links here are affiliate links, and the Opinionated Gamers may earn a commission if you buy from those links)

You know, some days you just want to share a good deal that you found.  This morning, I saw that there is a 3-for-2 sale (i.e. buy three things, get the cheapest one for free) at Amazon.  They don’t say how long it’s going to last, so if you’re interested, I wouldn’t sit too long on this.  Also, quantities appear to be limited on some of the games.

For the front page of the sale:  https://amzn.to/3DNChtD

There are pages and pages and pages of games in this offer, and frankly, I haven’t found a good way to search.  But, after a good fifteen minutes of doomscrolling, I have picked out a number of games that might interest readers of our blog.  I have briefly categorized them below (and if the name of the game is highlighted, you can click on that to see our review) – so as you can see, while the list of games is quite varied, we are familiar with most of them and can definitely recommend them!

Complex Strategy Games (that happen to have OG ties)

Maglev Metro  – https://amzn.to/3EJD00z

Subdivision – https://amzn.to/3ICLB7w 

Gateway Games

Ticket to Ride  https://amzn.to/3IPEpVR  

Catan      https://amzn.to/3dFCjt8

Splendor    https://amzn.to/3yf7mFt

7 Wonders    https://amzn.to/3DIBkD4

Solid middleweight games

Pan Am    https://amzn.to/3pOq5Ef

Imhotep    https://amzn.to/33dbDhj

The Crew    https://amzn.to/3ELgd4q

Thematic Family Fun

Villanous    https://amzn.to/3pJfpGL

Funkoverse Game of Thrones    https://amzn.to/3Guiy44

Kodama Forest    https://amzn.to/3s9RmUz

Uno Flip! Marvel   – https://amzn.to/3dFcIAz

Minecraft – Builders and Biomes    https://amzn.to/3EOqtsA

Horrified    https://amzn.to/31LSCSP

Pictionary Air  Harry Potter – https://amzn.to/3dEnBT5

Light/Party Games

Codenames –  https://amzn.to/3mePYw7

Sushi Go!    https://amzn.to/3EN376w 

Qwixx  https://amzn.to/31LWPGa

Uno (Humongous size) – https://amzn.to/3pHQP9r

Social Deduction

One Night Ultimate Werewolf    https://amzn.to/3ELIkjM

Quest  https://amzn.to/31LVCP8

Coup  https://amzn.to/3rUMJgE

Escape Room / Puzzle Games

Escape Room The Game #3     https://amzn.to/31E1rhH

Escape from Iron Gate    https://amzn.to/3pJAIbo

Games to ruin relationships forever (or if you just want to fight)

Diplomacy    https://amzn.to/3yeQoaq

Memoir 44  https://amzn.to/3IxxWi5

Expansion to existing classics

Dominion: Adventures      https://amzn.to/31Jtxb2

7 Wonders Duel  Agora  https://amzn.to/3oIhRyb

Castles of Mad King Ludwig Secrets    https://amzn.to/3DPLySk

Nice Solo Games

Under Falling Skies    https://amzn.to/30d63KI

For the Gamer who also reads Science Fiction

Red Rising   https://amzn.to/339ftbe

(buy the books here!)

Yeah, I know this is kind of just a dump of links – but I wanted to show the breadth of the games available, and get this posted before the sale ends!

Probably one or two more Gift Idea lists over the weekend