Gaming & Toy Deals

Farming sims and life management games don't get much deeper than this one, with crop cycles, relationships, and mining to keep you occupied for dozens of hours; it's currently priced at its $35 list, so there's no discount to note right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Fans of the Witcher games or series who already own the base board game will get the most out of this expansion, since it adds new legendary monster encounters and mechanics rather than a standalone experience. Buy Now at Amazon

Card sleeves that see a lot of shuffling will benefit from these, since the extra-durable material holds up to repeated handling without scuffing or peeling like cheaper sleeves. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans of the classic Sendak book or vinyl figure collectors would want this one, and at $9.02 it's roughly 55% off the $19.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $12.26 since this was originally published.

Anyone who enjoys dark fantasy or games about raising the dead will get a kick out of this one, especially if you're into strategy titles with a morbid twist on army-building. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $15.39 since this was originally published.

Anyone looking for a low-key hobby to unwind with after work would find this a solid pick, and the 500-piece count keeps it manageable without an all-day commitment. It also makes a decent gift for puzzle fans who prefer whimsical, colorful scenes over abstract or landscape designs. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors chasing graded chase cards from VSTAR Universe will want this one, since a PSA 10 secret rare in the Origin Forme Palkia print run holds up as a solid long-term piece for a Pokemon portfolio. Buy Now at Fanatics

Update: The price has changed to $9.92 since this was originally published.

Collectors filling out a What If lineup or grabbing a gift for a Marvel fan will find the Avenger Mech figure a solid pick, and at $9.90 it's $15 (60%) off the $24.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Backyard cookouts and family game nights get an easy upgrade with a giant version of the classic connect-four game, sturdy enough for repeated outdoor use across ages and skill levels. It's currently $13.31 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Collectors and players looking to restock on the newest Yu-Gi-Oh! cards will get 24 packs to crack open in one go, priced at the standard $90 list rate with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Update: The price has changed to $12.99 since this was originally published.

Kids who like sensory toys will get a kick out of the spinning lights on this wand, and at $12.71 it's only 28 cents off the $12.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

This climbing set gives toddlers a slide, ramp, swing, and more to burn energy on rainy days without leaving the living room, and the 8-in-1 setup adapts as your kid's climbing skills grow. Parents dealing with an active indoor kid during winter months or bad weather stretches will get the most use out of it. Buy Now at Amazon

This trivia game suits family game nights or anyone who wants a low-key competitive way to test general knowledge against actual elementary school curriculum questions, and it plays well with groups since multiple people can take turns on one console. Buy Now at Amazon

Fans building a Star Wars Unlimited collection will appreciate this Yoda mat for giving matches a designated, properly-sized play surface instead of clearing off a table and hoping cards don't slide around. Buy Now at Amazon

Action RPG fans who want a hefty single-player campaign will find plenty to sink into here, and Best Buy has it for $10 off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for backyard digging sessions, this steel excavator ride-on suits kids who like hands-on play with a working scoop and rotating cab, and Amazon has it for $39.09, about $9 off the $48 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

This case suits anyone who travels or moves their PS5 between rooms often, with foam cutouts that keep the console and two controllers protected from scratches and drops during transport, and it's currently $5.59 off the list price at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for anyone who travels with their Switch and wants games, cables, and grips all in one spot instead of loose in a bag, and Walmart has this 14-piece bundle for $10.98, $7 off the $17.98 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Fans of Metroidvania-style exploration will appreciate the time-manipulation mechanics here, which let you slow, stop, or rewind moments to solve puzzles and dodge bullet-hell patterns. It's a good pick if you're into the Touhou universe or just want a challenging 2D platformer with some clever tricks up its sleeve. Buy Now at Amazon