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Tabletop and card games are a great way to spend time with friends and family, and they make excellent holiday gifts. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned gamer or someone who's just getting started, there's sure to be a game that's perfect for them. I've played each one of these games, and personally recommend them all.
In this article, we'll share our top 10 picks for tabletop accessories, board games, and card games to give as gifts this holiday season, organized by price range. I've linked each product to a local or small businesses website to make it easy to ignore Amazon and Walmart, and even easier to support the businesses that need you most this holiday season. So whether you're on a budget or looking to splurge, we have you covered. Coming from someone with a massive family, the perk of getting most of my holiday gifts at one store (The Gamer's Haven) is too efficient to ignore. Come in store today, as these products are hot sellers!
Under $25
Codenames: Codenames is a cooperative word association game where two teams of players compete to identify all of their secret agents before the other team. It's a great game for all ages and skill levels, and it's very affordable.
Tabletop and card games are a great way to spend time with friends and family, and they make excellent holiday gifts. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned gamer or someone who's just getting started, there's sure to be a game that's perfect for them. I've played each one of these games, and personally recommend them all.
In this article, we'll share our top 10 picks for tabletop accessories, board games, and card games to give as gifts this holiday season, organized by price range. I've linked each product to a local or small businesses website to make it easy to ignore Amazon and Walmart, and even easier to support the businesses that need you most this holiday season. So whether you're on a budget or looking to splurge, we have you covered. Coming from someone with a massive family, the perk of getting most of my holiday gifts at one store (The Gamer's Haven) is too efficient to ignore. Come in store today, as these products are hot sellers!
Under $25
Codenames: Codenames is a cooperative word association game where two teams of players compete to identify all of their secret agents before the other team. It's a great game for all ages and skill levels, and it's very affordable.
Exploding Kittens: Exploding Kittens is a card game (contrary to the name, no kittens were harmed) where players try to avoid drawing the exploding kitten card. Imagine hot potato and Sunday comics fused into a fast-paced and hilarious game that's perfect for parties. Make sure to check out the Imploding Kittens, and Streaking Kittens expansions if already have Exploding Kittens, or want to increase the player count to 5+ players for the base game.
7 Wonders: 7 Wonders is a card drafting game where players build their own civilizations over the course of three ages. It's a strategic and rewarding game that's perfect for experienced gamers, but also a good introduction to drafting mechanics and strategies.
Azul: Azul is a tile-laying game where players compete to decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora. It's a beautiful and challenging game that's perfect for families and strategy fans alike. I highly recommend playing this with your grandparents, or the older generations in your family, as it has some really streamlined gameplay, but gives the same strategy elements and and vibes that Dominos, Mahjong and older classic games have.
Carcassonne: Carcassonne is a tile-laying game where players build the landscape of southern France. It's a strategic and relaxing game that's perfect for all ages.
Splendor: Splendor is a gem collection game where players compete to build the most profitable trading empire. It's a fast-paced and addictive game that's perfect for all ages. Its replay ability is also high.
Arkham Horror: The Card Game: Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative living card game where players investigate the mysteries of the Lovecraftian Arkham universe. It's a challenging and rewarding game that's perfect for experienced gamers. The best part, is the opportunity of winning together with your friends.
Gloomhaven: Gloomhaven is a cooperative dungeon-crawling game where players explore a vast and ever-changing world. It's a challenging and epic game that's perfect for experienced gamers. Gameplay is so immersive for a dungeon crawler, but can take a while to set up and play, so make sure you plan on a campaign style play schedule!
Wingspan: Wingspan is an engine-building game where players compete to attract birds to their wildlife preserves. It's a beautiful and strategic game that's perfect for families and strategy fans alike. The game also looks amazing, and really throws you into the universe of birds.
Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition: Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition is a grand strategy game where players compete to build the most powerful galactic empire. It's a massive and epic game that's perfect for experienced gamers. If you enjoyed playing the 12 hour games of Risk or Monopoly with your siblings and friends, and want a more exciting version for those who enjoy command and conquer mechanics, then this is the game for you!
Warhammer 40,000: Warhammer 40,000 is a miniature tabletop wargame where players control armies of futuristic soldiers, aliens, and monsters. It's a challenging and rewarding game that's perfect for experienced gamers. Most people also enjoy the hobby side of the game (assembling and painting miniatures), so if they play other games like Star Wars Legion, Shatterpoint, MCP, or BattleTech, they are sure to appreciate the value and use of Warhammer miniatures.