43 of the Best Gifts for Board Game Lovers

If you're on the hunt for a clever stocking stuffer, look no further than Q-Less, a solitaire-style crossword dice game that's challenging and fun. The game comes in its own palm-sized tin that contains 12 dice that contain every letter except Q.

Give the gift of games and decor with the WS Game Company's Library of Play, which features board games designed to fit on your bookshelf. In addition to Monopoly, you'll find a variety of classics like Candy Land, Scrabble, Clue, and many more.

Set a peaceful ambiance for your competitive game night with Literie's Calling for Mahjong scented candle. It features fitting notes of sauvignon blanc and white peach that create a sweet scent that's fruity and floral. You can even add a video message for your giftee that will be delivered via QR code.

Serious game masters keep score and there's no better way than with a dedicated score book. This Etsy find comes in eight chic colors and is customizable so you can a personal touch to their game night.

If there's one board game you've seen all over your feeds this year, it's Tapple. So, how do you play? Choose a card with a category, press the timer, and then you and your opponents (it plays up to eight!) take turns shouting out words related to the category that start with a certain letter and tap the corresponding letter. Name an answer or you're out! The last person standing wins the game. With this in tow, game night is sure to be a blast.

No room for the beechwood backgammon board? Try this completely compact and portable (but equally pretty) blue roll-up version from Chronicle Books.

With 73 cards featuring elaborately funny, thought-provoking questions, No Wrong Answers is designed to prompt lively conversation. When your giftee has this travel-friendly deck in their bag, they'll always have a game at the ready, whether they're at the bar, game night, or family dinner.

Looking for a way to elevate your game night? Pick up some tips from How to Host a Game Night. This book will walk you through everything from selecting the right place to play and snacks to managing a game library and bad attitudes. Trust us, the game night host in your life is sure to appreciate this read.

Whether it's to protect your furniture or make sure no boards go flying off the table, every game night host needs a good playmat. We like this durable cushioned pick that's comes in three fun colors. The best part? It comes with a storage bag that doubles as a travel bag!

Take the popular word game off your phone and into real life with the tangible card version, designed for two to four players. You'll take turns writing down a five-letter secret word while the other player tries to guess it in the fewest tries. Start studying that dictionary!

It doesn't really matter that the Ouija board isn't technically a board game or that your friend group isn't fully convinced that there's another realm. This spooky board will still be fun to break out at parties if someone's suddenly in the mood to communicate with the other side after a couple of drinks. Additionally, the board is inspired by the "Wednesday" series on Netflix and is pretty enough to double as decor.

While Connect Four brings up nostalgic childhood memories, this eye-catching four-in-a-row game is updated with brighter colors, a wooden game board, and a decorative box that doubles as storage. The first person to get four colored blocks in a row wins.

Perfect for the friend that's constantly on a winning streak, this cheeky mug is sure to get a few laughs — especially when they bring it out at the next game night.

This thrilling game is ideal for wine lovers who enjoy a challenge. Locked inside a metal cage is a bottle of wine with a four-digit combination lock that keeps it protected. The goal? Solve the puzzles and riddles on the included deck of cards to unlock it. It's an unforgettable experience for those who love wine and enjoy a good brain teaser. *Wine is not included.*

If your giftee doesn’t already have the classics, gift them a set of these cool vintage-looking versions that double as bookshelf decor. Available in sets or as singles, the same company also makes linen book editions of games like Sorry, Taboo, Catch Phrase, and more!

Although it's titled the "after dinner" trivia game, this 140-piece card game will serve as a wonderful ice-breaker for social gatherings of any kind. The cards cover a wide variety of subjects, including pop culture and history, so everyone can get involved in the conversation.

This unique card-matching and dodgeball-inspired game is a must-have for your giftee's next game night. Developed by the creators of Exploding Kittens, this hilarious party game combines quick thinking, strategy, and burrito-throwing fun. Make sure they prepare for epic burrito battles with Burrito Brawl, Burrito War, and the exciting Burrito Duel!

Everyone needs a set of playing cards. Another personalizable Mark & Graham pick, this one comes with a timeless leather case that'll keep the cards neatly bundled together. It essentially takes a gaming essential and elevates it to a sophisticated display piece.

If game night is a true occasion in your household, you need this candle to complete the scene. Printed with a cheeky label and available in three delicious scents (Vanilla Bean, Comfort Spice, or Sea Breeze), it will be the perfect way to set the mood for a bit of serious competition.

Is your game-loving friend also obsessed with crime shows? Then they need Hunt A Killer in their life. This group-friendly game will have them solving puzzles, deciphering codes, examining evidence, and piecing together clues. If they like Murder at the Motel, you can follow up with Death at the Dive Bar, Body on the Boardwalk, or any other games in the collection.

Any board game player on the go knows that keeping your games secure is a must. Help your giftee keep all their ducks in a row with these smart elastic box bands. While we know they're not the flashiest gift, they are super useful. Plus, they'd make a great stocking stuffer!

Advent calendars come in every variety these days, and this family-friendly version is a fantastic find for giftees of all ages. It includes 24 boxes of fun, including Farkle, Dominoes, Mini Bowling, Cat's Cradle, and so many more.

Stir up their creativity — and perhaps have a hand in creating the best new board game! — with this DIY set from Apostrophe Games. With tons of blank pieces, playing cards, rule sheets, and a board, you or a friend can basically craft up the board game of your dreams.

For the board game aficionado who needs something slightly bigger to carry their games around, get them this gorgeous board game backpack. Comfortably fitting board games of all sizes, this bag comes complete with pockets for properly organizing accessories and a security strap to make sure everything stays neat and tidy.

Games that also serve as decor? Yes, please! The four magnetic boards — backgammon, checkers, chess, tic tac toe — in this set are not just strikingly stylish, they're also functional, playable games. Your giftee and a friend can go head to head while the pieces hang on the wall, or they can easily remove them to play the traditional way (horizontally).

Fans of Britney Spears and ‘90s music will go “Crazy” for this themed Monopoly edition. Players move around the board using tokens inspired by the pop princess’ music videos — including a pillbox hat (“Toxic”), lion (“Circus”), and basketball (“Baby One More Time”) — but instead of buying properties, you’re buying her biggest gold and platinum hits. Feeling “Lucky,” anyone?

An IKEA FRAKTA bag works great to carry games, but this canvas cargo bag is a serious upgrade for any board game lover. It’s sized perfectly to fit two stacks of typical 12″ x 12″ game boxes inside.

If you already know what games your giftee likes to play, there’s a treasure trove of game-specific accessories from woodworkers and 3D printers on Etsy. Just like this piece holder for Settlers of Catan, thoughtful accessories can make favorite games easier to play and store.

Not only is this engine-building game a fun challenge for avid tabletop gamers, it's also beautiful to look at. Designed by Elizabeth Hargraves and illustrated by Natalia Rojas, Ana María Martínez Jamarillio, and Beth Sobel, this colorful avian game is all about earning points with bird cards, eggs, and food.

No game night is complete without the right snacks. In The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook, you'll find dozens of recipes for whipping up delicious bite-sized (and mess-free!) treats that are sure to take your weekly game night to the next level.

OK, so this isn't technically a board game, but it'll provide any game lovers plenty of fun. With more than 98,000 reviews on Amazon, you know that this is a seriously good game. Exploding Kittens is made for 2-5 players and is also a game that kids can enjoy. The game's premise is neat: You're just trying to avoid the exploding kittens. Why are they exploding? We don't know.

This mid-century-looking version of the classic Backgammon game board is another option that's as pretty as it is fun. Made of beechwood, it will pull double duty as a cute coffee table accessory and a source of endless hours of strategy-based amusement.

Why spread board games out on a coffee table where half the players have to sit on the floor? This set of four chairs and a folding table gives everyone a comfy seat without taking up too much space when not in use.

For games with tons of pieces, these little collapsible trays will help players stay organized — and keep everyone from losing important game pieces into the void between the sofa cushions.

For people who love Harry Potter, Clue, or both, this fun game is set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwart's Castle. It could also be a great gift for a collector of movie memorabilia.

For something really luxe, there’s this L.L. Bean game board featuring both Scrabble and Monopoly. It can be engraved with the family name or a favorite saying, so they can play and treasure it for years to come.

A favorite of classroom teachers, these lightweight foam dice will eliminate the clacking of dice — allowing more room for conversation around the game table.

This party game certainly is certainly a conversation starter. Working from "ranges," like “hot/cold” and “rough/smooth,” teams rotate a dial to guess a specific spot within the range.

This leather journal will save your giftee the hassle of having to find scraps of paper to keep score every time they sit down to play their board game of choice. You can have it engraved with a monogram, date, quote, or loads of other heartfelt messaging. As they fill it up, it'll become a unique record of fun times with family and friends.

Help your loved one pass the time on long flights or road trips by gifting them this leather travel backgammon set, which comes in three spiffy colorways and rolls up compactly when not in use. The best part? You can personalize it with their initials!

Another personalized option? This wood-cut “four across” game. What better gift for a couple could there be than to have their names and an important date carved into a classic two-player game board?

If your recipient's game collection has grown a bit hard to manage and they could use some extra storage, try this mesh stacking sorter from Amazon. It's perfect for storing a few extra boxes in a small space.

Even your most game-obsessed friend probably doesn't have this tabletop game. It combines dice, cards, and wooden pieces that would look as good set up on a table as any other piece of real decor. It's also wooden so you know it's going to last for years and years to come — the perfect gift to be passed down for generations.