Amazon has dropped its first early Black Friday sale on board games this week with a 'buy 2, save 50% on 1' promotion. The sale includes a number of tabletop offerings, plushies, and backpacks eligible for those extra savings. But the overall most interesting deal here is on the official Legend of Zelda chess set. This chess set was one of the most popular items during Prime Day 2026 when Amazon shaved only a few dollars off the price, and this deal is arguably better than back then if you plan on buying multiple things at once. If you're looking for a unique Legend of Zelda gift to buy, this is one of IGN's top recommendations . Amazon's BOGO promotions are pretty straightforward, even if the pricing details and inclusions are subject to change. To take full advantage of the sale, you'll just need to add two eligible items to your cart and Amazon will automatically discount the least ex
The Legend of Zelda Chess Set Is Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Before Black Friday

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