So you’ve intercepted your children’s letter to Santa, and boy, oh boy. It is something.
We understand the unique pressure of keeping the magic—and your bank account—alive, year after year. And finding a toy that your kid is actually excited to play with at a price that doesn’t make you balk is a tough ask in the best of times, let alone during the holiday season.
But don’t worry—we’re here to help.
All of the items on this list of the best Black Friday toy and board game deals have been vetted by our journalists. We’ve interviewed early-childhood education experts, pulled from the collective experience of parents and caregivers on our staff, and played with dozens of toys ourselves to carefully select toys and games that’ll bring years of joy to your tots and tweens. All of the jolliness, minus the junk.
Plus, Wirecutter’s elves (or, rather, deals team) work extra hard to present you with deals that are actually worthwhile, by making a list of historical prices and checking it twice. That way, you can be sure you and yours are getting only the greatest of discounts.
So grab your cocoa and fuzzy socks, and leave behind store aisles strewn with bikes, boxes, and baby dolls—as you scroll through the best Black Friday toy and board game deals for the kids (and kids at heart) in your life.
