10 best gifts for board game lovers
Our selection of unique gifts for board game lovers: board game gifts such as a strategy game, a family board game and a party game. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves games night.
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In Wingspan players attract birds to their wildlife reserves, each card a real species with its own power. It's beautifully made and plays well with one to five players.
Players collect train cards to claim railway routes across Europe. The rules are quick to learn, which makes it a good game for families and mixed groups.
Azul has players drafting chunky tiles to decorate a palace wall. It takes minutes to learn and plays in about 45 minutes, so it gets played a lot.
Two teams race to find their secret agents using one-word clues from their spymaster. It's a great party game for four or more people.
Cascadia is a calm tile-laying game about building habitats for wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. It suits one to four players and plays in under an hour.
The classic trading and building game, refreshed in a 6th edition. It's a good choice for someone who wants a modern classic for game nights.
A fast two-player trading card game in which players compete to be the favourite trader of the Maharajah. A round takes about 30 minutes.
A two-player strategy board game in which one player leads the Fellowship and the other leads Sauron. Games run about 30 minutes.
A Trivial Pursuit board game with 1800 questions on the Harry Potter films. It suits a family of fans.
A quick card game where players keep flipping cards without repeating a number. Rounds take minutes.
Board game fans often have a shelf full already, so check what they own before you buy. The best gifts for board game lovers are well-made modern games that suit how many people they usually play with. Some games work best for two, others need a crowd.
We picked each product for what board game lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Gifts for puzzle lovers, from a portable puzzle board and sorting trays to logic games and a Rubik's Cube.
Gifts for chess players, from a smart chess board and a chess clock to a chess computer and a folding set.
Gifts for Pokémon fans, from LEGO Pikachu and Eevee to the card game and a Pikachu plush.
Gifts for teenage boys, from a LEGO Technic McLaren F1 car and a HyperX gaming headset to a Logitech G502 mouse, a JBL Clip 5 and an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom.
Gifts for teenage girls, from a Polaroid Now camera and a Laneige lip mask to Real Techniques brushes, Posca paint markers, a NEOM candle and a JBL Clip 5.
Gifts for DJs, from a DJ controller and HD 25 headphones to monitor speakers and a pair of strobe lights.