Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who enjoys board games and game nights, there are plenty of thoughtful and enjoyable gift options to consider. Here are a few ideas:

1. Board Game Expansion Packs: If you know some of their favorite games, consider getting them an expansion pack to enhance their current collection. Expansion packs often introduce new strategies, characters, or game mechanics, breathing new life into their gameplay experience.

2. Customized Game Accessories: Personalize their gaming experience by getting them customized accessories like a board game organizer, dice tray, or custom-made meeple figurines. These thoughtful gifts can add an extra touch of uniqueness to their game nights.

3. Cooperative Board Games: If they enjoy collaborating with others during game nights, consider gifting them a cooperative board game. These games require players to work together towards a common goal, fostering teamwork and bonding. Some popular options include Pandemic, Forbidden Island, or Ghost Stories.

4. Game Night Essentials Basket: Put together a game night essentials basket including snacks, beverages, and other treats. You can also include some game-related merchandise such as playing cards, dice, or a scorepad. This gift allows your friend to enjoy their game nights with all the necessary supplies in one package.

5. Puzzle-Based Escape Room Game: If your friend loves a challenge, consider a puzzle-based escape room game. These games recreate the excitement and mental workout of real-life escape rooms, allowing them to enjoy the experience in their own home. The Unlock! series or Exit: The Game are popular options.

6. Subscription to a Board Game Box: Surprise your friend with a subscription to a board game box like "Board Game Bento" or "Quintessential Board Game Crate." These subscription services deliver new and exciting games to their doorstep every month, ensuring they always have something fresh and fun for their game nights.

7. Board Game Coffee Table Book: If your friend appreciates art, design, and the history behind board games, consider a coffee table-style book featuring stunning visuals, game analyses, or behind-the-scenes stories. Titles like "The Board Game Book" by Owen Duffy or "The Art of Board Gaming" by Sam Mitschke and Charles Pratt could be great choices.

8. Board Game Organizer or Storage Solution: Help your friend keep their collection organized with a board game organizer or storage solution. There are various options available, from modular storage systems to custom inserts, ensuring their games are kept safe, accessible, and neatly arranged.

Remember, the most important aspect of gift-giving is thoughtfulness. Consider your friend's unique tastes, preferences, and the games they enjoy, and select a gift that adds value to their gaming experience. With any of these options, you're sure to put a smile on their face and make their future game nights even more enjoyable.

Or you can get her/him a star map with an important date you share.

Jamie Lynn Murphy says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I can’t wait to frame it and hang it up after Christmas 😉💞 and I can’t wait to get others to go along side it. So incredibly happy!”