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Writer's pictureKatie Kirkwood

Holiday Gift Guide: 2023 (The TLDR)

Look no further! In this article we will go over the games we reviewed this year and which games would be great gifts in different situations. Is this a gift for your kids? Or maybe a present for a yankee swap? We will lay out a few categories to help you get that quick last minute gift!


Pro tip: check out the “Buy a copy” button on BGG links shared in this article. Some games might be harder to find these days!


Stocking Stuffers

These gifts are small in size, perfect for a stocking





Game: Iota

Price: $11 *hard to find

Pros: Super small, perfect for travel

Summary: Thinky, optimization, pattern building game







Price: $12

Pros: Can be played with up to 6 players & has one rule: draw a card, play a card.

Summary: Devise a plan to take out our opponents and be the last man standing in several quick rounds









Game: Anomia

Price: $18

Pros: Easy to learn & play for anyone, can accommodate 8 players

Summary: Fast-paced party game where the answer is always on the tip of your tongue







Yankee Swap

These gifts are suitable, regardless who ends up receiving your gift





Price: $10

Pros: Easy to learn & play for anyone

Summary: Rank horrible scenarios from least miserable to most








Game: Sushi Go

Price: $9

Pros: Easy to learn & play for anyone

Summary: Who doesn’t love cute sushi and basic math?








Game: Trails

Price: $20

Pros: Simple gameplay with minimal setup and beautiful artwork

Summary: Hike along a national park trail collecting resources and badges along the way



For Kids & Families

These gifts are great to play with the whole family




Game: Suspend

Price: $15

Pros: Easy to learn & play for any age

Summary: Dexterity, balancing game with funky metal bars







Game: Dragoon

Price: $75 *hard to find

Pros: Beautiful components with fairly simple gameplay

Summary: Become a dragon burning all in your path while reveling in riches of gold




Game: Everdell

Price: $55

Pros: Beautiful artwork and components to bring a bit of a cute challenge to family game night

Summary: Collect resources and build homes for all sorts of critters in your harmonious forest



For Seasoned Gamers

These gifts are for the known board gamers in your life




Price: $40

Pros: Beautiful components and adventurous play

Summary: Discover ruins and ancient artifacts while exploring an island







Game:  Five Tribes

Price: $50 *eBay auction

Pros: Many avenues to victory and careful bidding in order to take advantage of your opponents’ plays

Summary: Strategically place varying tribes like Mancala in order to reap the most benefits





Price: $50

Pros: Classic game that should be a staple in all households

Summary: Roll dice to build your vast kingdom and become the best




See you at the end of the year with our top five games of our year!

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