The holidays are finally here, and you’re probably hustling and bustling to get all your shopping done, your plans finalized, and your home decorated in advance of hosting family and friends. But you might have a loved one who’s difficult to shop for, and you might be scratching your head while trying to brainstorm the perfect gift for them. But if you know they’re into board games, trading cards, or something similar, you should look no further than some of these exciting and popular ideas!
Board Game Gift Ideas
When it comes to board games, there’s arguably something out there for everyone. However, enthusiasts will recognize and love the following few, making them excellent gifts:
- Settlers of Catan – This classic strategy game combines resource management with negotiation; perfect for family game nights and groups of friends with hilarious tendencies.
- Ticket to Ride – This game lets you embark on a railway adventure while connecting cities and claiming routes.
- Kites – If you think your loved one would enjoy something a little more peaceful that also encourages cooperation, look no further than this game that requires everyone to work together to keep their figurative kites up in the air.
- Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom – If you know your loved one is a Tolkien fan, this game is the perfect choice. It requires players to face all the same challenges that Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and the entire Fellowship faced on their quest; albeit, on a smaller scale.
- Beacon Patrol – This cool co-op game is all about tricky tile placement; it’s soothingly simple, great for bringing the whole group together, and perfect for players of all ages.
- Ecosystem: Coral Reef – This unique game allows players to place cards on a grid to build their own ecosystem in an underwater setting, with the key objective being biodiversity. It’s the newer version of the original, Ecosystem: Savanna.
Trading Card Gift Ideas
Trading cards are timeless; whether you collect them for the artwork or love to compose a strong deck and duke it out with your friends, there are all sorts of options out there. A few exceptionally well-known and popular ones include:
- Magic the Gathering – A timeless collectible card game that offers endless deck-building possibilities and strategic battles between powerful wizards, warriors, and monsters.
- Pokémon TCG – This captures the nostalgia of the beloved video game franchise and allows players to collect their favorite creatures while casually or competitively battling with their friends. Don’t forget some card sleeves, in case they pull something rare!
By choosing gifts from the realms of board games and trading cards, you’re not only giving presents; you’re helping to foster a creative connection with that loved one by showing that you care about one of their passions!
About Bricks and Boards Plus
Bricks and Boards Plus has served collectors and gamers from Dawsonville for several years, and they’d be excited to help you do your holiday shopping! They have all sorts of board games, trading card games, Lego sets, and more for all ages and skill levels. If you have any questions about the blog or the store’s inventory, feel free to visit their website or give them a call today! Telephone: (706) 203-1378.
