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Surprise Your Sweetie With Target's BOGO 50% Off Sale on Video Games, Puzzles, Books and More

For Valentine's Day, ditch the sugary gifts. Movies and card games are also included in this buy one, get one half-off sale.

Amber Guetebier
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With Valentine's Day around the corner, there's no doubt that flowers and candy are on everyone's mind. But for kids -- and grown-ups -- some non-candy goodies can say, "I love you" minus the tooth decay. Right now Target is offering buy one, get one for 50% on a huge selection of toys, activity kits, puzzles, books and games. So whether you're trying to beat the winter blues or you just want to put a bow on some Play-Doh, check out the significant savings on popular items sure to amuse the kids. 

If you haven't already jumped on the Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza bandwagon, consider this sale your perfect excuse to snap up this hilarious card game that's appropriate for a multigenerational game night. It's $10, and you can pick up a second similar game, like classic Sorry, for just $5. Or opt for bestselling Blank Slate, a unique word game perfect for kids and grown-ups. Target is including video games in this sale, as well, so you can also buy one, get one half off on titles for the Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox, including Madden 24, Hogwarts Legacy and more. 

Indulge your littlest Swifties with a Little Golden Book all about Taylor Swift, then pick up an early Valentine's Day book, Love From the Crayons, for half off. You'll also find books beyond kid picks, including bestselling thrillers like The HousemaidSave on activity sets, too, like Play-Doh, slime kits, and kinetic sand. And if you're hoping to while away the winter days with a puzzle, why not go for two, since you can get one for half off? The sale includes puzzles for babies and toddlers, as well as advanced ones and Rubik's Cubes. 

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