Christmas is approaching and the goose is getting fat. My biggest problem with Black Friday is that I end up buying things I frankly don't need.

What I often do now is use it to get a head start on Christmas for my family. I have always loved board games, and now I spend a lot of time looking for games my kids can play together. I'm looking for that sweet spot where I can play with my 10 year old after a brief explanation of the rules.

Here are some Black Friday discount board games. Most are designed to be played as a family, but there are some at the end that are suitable for bigger kids and adults (aka, the biggest kids).