Despite the rise of advanced entertainment technologies such as VR and AR, traditional tabletop gaming remains a prevalent field of entertainment for many. This list includes gift ideas for tabletop game fans, with the included examples spanning multiple genres of board games, chess games, and more.
The Squishmallows Take 4 tabletop card game is a modern collaborative release from KellyToys and Elliot Tebele, the creator of 'What Do You Meme?' This board game challenges players to secure one full squad of four Squishmallows in order to win. The game includes 84 Squishmallow cards and one exclusive Squishmallow plushy. Given the recent explosion in popularity of the Squishmallow plushy lineup, this is sure to be a popular tabletop game this holiday season.
Monopoly Scrabble by 'Winning Moves Games' is a modern mash-up take on two of the oldest and most iconic board games available. This game blends the word creating aspects of Scrabble with the economy and tile-based gameplay of Monopoly. In this game, players add letters to create words, with each corresponding with a number of points. The points enable movement on the Monopoly aspect of the game, adding further depth to the genre.
50 Gifts for Tabletop Game Fans
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Building Block Chess Sets
The LEGO Tower Chess Set by Ferbrick1 is Sculptural
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Digital Board Game Devices
Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board Offers Hundreds of Tabletop Games
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Electromagnetic Conduction Chess Sets
The Masteek Light-Up Chess Set is Elegant and Modern
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AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
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AI-Powered Chess Sets
The Chessnut Evo Works Well with or Without an Opponent
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Quilt-Making Cat Games
Quilts and Cats of Calico is the Official Video Game Adaptation of 'Calico'
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Inclusively Designed Chess Sets
The 'Dot Chess' Board Game by Hyunjae Noh Modernizes a Classic
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AI Drawing Games
Pictionary Vs. AI is a Board Game Played with Artificial Intelligence
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Board Game Coffee Tables
The Scrabble Coffee Table from Charles River Woodwork is Rustic
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Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
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Adult-Oriented Classic Board Games
The Clue Conspiracy Board Game Updates a Classic
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Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games
The No Worries If Not! Game by Billie Highlights Being a Woman
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Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
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Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
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Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
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Audio-Focused Party Games
Wilder and Doing Things Team Up to Launch The Audio Game
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Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs
Louis Berger's Elevated Chess Set is Minimal and Eye-Catching
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Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
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All-in-One Anime Card Games
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is Ready to Play
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Artistic Board Game Wallets
The Gametee Wallet of Holding Eldritch Edition is All-Leather
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Movie-Inspired Board Games
John Carpenter's Halloween Film is Getting its Very Own Board Game
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Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
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Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
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App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
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Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
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Horror Franchise Board Games
The SAW: The Jigsaw Trials Board Game is for Two to Six Players
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Special-Edition Sitcom Board Games
MONOPOLY: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Focuses on The Gang
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Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
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Mobile Economy Board Games
Scopely Released 'Monopoly Go' on Android and iOS Devices
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Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
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Women-Targeted Card Games
The Girl Code Card Game is a Lively and Engaging Entertainment Option
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Fast-Paced Challenge Games
Pop Off!'s Coasters, Cups and Balls Offer Over 50 Ways to Play
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Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
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Heavenly Behavioral Card Games
'The Holiest Crap' Card Game is Family-Friendly
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AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
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Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
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Digitized Ancient Board Games
The 'NAVKAKRI' Strategy Game Monitors Player Performance
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Cheesy Board Games
Babybel and Hasbro Created a Cheesy Version of the Candy Land Board Game
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Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games
Geometric Interactive Launcehs the Cocoon Game Starring a Beetle
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Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
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Flexible Family-Friendly Card Games
UNO Announces a New Game Called UNO Flex
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Word-Shouting Party Games
Really Loud Librarians Entertains Pairs and Parties Alike
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Flip-and-Stick Party Games
Chicken vs Hotdog is Easy to Learn and Quick to Play
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Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
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Card Game Super Packs
The Beelzemon Advance Deck is a New Digimon Bundle for Fans of the Game
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Illustrative Artist-Collaborative Card Games
Shantell Martin Joins UNO's Ongoing Artiste Series
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Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
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Real-Time Sci-Fi Strategy Games
Dune: Spice Wars Has Players Battling for Control of Arrakis
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Magical Mischief Games
Fairy Prank is a Family-Friendly Guessing Game
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Fashion-Branded Doll Designs
The Off-White x Mattel Monster High 'Memorabilia' Capsule is Spooky
Minimalist Orange-Toned Slides
Nike Launches the Chunky Calm Slide in an Orange Colorway
Relaxed Anime-Inspired Clothing
The Gelato Pique Pokémon Sleep is Perfect for Getting Shuteye
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Building Block Chess Sets
The LEGO Tower Chess Set by Ferbrick1 is Sculptural
Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys
The Flevo Bowly Requires Dogs to Tap into Multiple Skills
AI-Powered Chess Sets
The Chessnut Evo Works Well with or Without an Opponent
Beach Nostalgia Capsules
Duvin Design & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Relax with Pabst' Capsule
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
AI Drawing Games
Pictionary Vs. AI is a Board Game Played with Artificial Intelligence
Experiential Entertainment Spaces
Illuminarium is Set to Open in Toronto's Distillery District
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Customizable Tech Brand Desks
The CORSAIR Platform:6 Standing Desk Will Arrive Later This Year
Ultra-Smooth Frame Insertion Features
AMD's FSR 3.0 Competes with NVIDIA DLSS 3.0 in Upscaling
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Sneaker-Inspired Phone Cases
Urban Sophistication Introduces 'The Kick Case' in Three Colorways
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Canine-Friendly Branding Projects
Layer Overhauls the Branding of Canadian Dog Brand Earth Rated
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Innovative Cellular Health Skincare
Timeline Skincare Boasts a Ground-breaking Ingredient—Mitopure
Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor
The Nendo Pokémon Mosaic Collection Has 75 Pieces
Virtual Gas-Themed Worlds
Shell Teams Up with Fortnite Creative to Launch a New Gas-Themed Game
Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games
The No Worries If Not! Game by Billie Highlights Being a Woman
Spherical Streaming Gamer Microphones
The Logitech G Yeti Orb is Accented with RGB Lights
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Co-Branded Platform Clogs
The Barbie x Crocs Footwear Collab Shares Playful All-Pink Styles
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Football-Inspired Fall Fashion
Umbro and Slam Jam Join Forces on the Penalty Culture Capsule
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Ice Cream-Inspired Jewelry
The More is More Collection Was Inspired by Premium Ice Cream Bars
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs
Louis Berger's Elevated Chess Set is Minimal and Eye-Catching
Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
Gummy Candy Collaboration Toys
The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Products are Cute
Food Waste-Reducing Snacks
Kazoo Snacks Introduces Upcycled Corn Germ to Its Tortilla Chip Recipe
Aftermarket Console Connectivity Devices
The 8BitDo Retro Receiver Works with Retro Consoles
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Expert-Informed Dog Toys
The Newly Launched Earth Rated Chew Toy Helps Manage Puppy Behaviour
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Cross-Platform Game Purchases
Xbox Studios Announced that Starfield will be a 'Play Anywhere' Game
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Organic Water Quality Testers
The 'Colores del Rio' by Melissa Ortiz is Made from Red Cabbage
Hand-Drawn Puzzle Games
The Master’s Pupil is an Immersive Adventure Game in the Style of Monet
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
Doll-Inspired Bedrooms
Inspired by the Barbie Movie, Emma Created a Bedroom for Ken
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Women-Targeted Card Games
The Girl Code Card Game is a Lively and Engaging Entertainment Option
Zero-Sugar Energy Cans
Monster Updates its Original Recipe with a Zero Sugar Version
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers
Hex Gameware Launches the Hex Evo Controller to the Gaming Set
Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Viral Ranch Condiments
Primal Kitchen Created 50 "Seemingly Ranch" Bottles for Swifties
Anime Trading Card Meals
The McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal Comes with a Four-Pack of Cards
Early-Access TV Gaming Features
Netflix Launches a Limited Beta for its Cloud Gaming Service
Cheesy Board Games
Babybel and Hasbro Created a Cheesy Version of the Candy Land Board Game
Lightweight Handheld Laptops
Lenovo is Working on the 'Legion Go' to Compete with the ROG Ally
Next-Generation Hair Drying Tools
Conair Recently Launched the New InfinitiPro DigitalAire
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Streetwear-Branded Dartboards
The DARTSLIVE Home Set Has a Limited-Edition Design
Anime Character Donuts
The Mister Donut Pikachu Donut Will Arrive in Japan in November
High-Protein Oat Cereals
Bob's Red Mill Protein Oats Has 60% More Protein Than Standard Oats
In-Game Recipe Challenges
KFC Challenged Gamers to Complete The Recipe Run in The Legend of Zelda
Family-Focused Credit Cards
The Greenlight Family Cash MasterCard Helps Families Build Credit
Adventure Game Collaborations
Sam Bridges from Death Stranding is Coming to Fall Guys
Illustrative Artist-Collaborative Card Games
Shantell Martin Joins UNO's Ongoing Artiste Series
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Yoga-Focused Retreat Centers
'Casa Cuadrau' is an Inspirational and Quaint Family Retreat
Anime-Series Collaborative Art Series
Pokémon Joins Forces with the Van Gogh Museum
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
MENA-Based Esports Events
Saudi Arabia is Expected to Host the World Esports Championship
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Adventure Game Anime Series
Netflix is Producing 'Castlevania: Nocturne' for Fans of the Games
Football-Themed NFT Games
Crazy Crypto Football Combines Blockchain Technology and Sports Gaming
Convention-Enabled Esports Tournaments
Call of Duty's Championship Will Air at DreamHack Atlanta
Upgraded Budget GPUs
PELADN Improved the 6500XT with 8GB of Video Memory and Higher Clocks
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Free Space Strategy Games
Epic Games Store is Giving Away Homeworld Remastered and Severed Steel
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games
Detective Pikachu Returns Unveils its Latest Trailer
Fudgy Cartoon-Celebrating Cookies
Keebler's Looney Tunes Fudge Stripe Cookies Mark a Milestone
Stadium Battle Games
Nintendo Released the Classic Pokemon Stadium 2 on Nintendo Switch Online
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Cocktail-Themed Slot Games
Yggdrasil Releases a New Shaker Club Slot Game with a Higher Multiplier
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s