This year, we're spending the holidays at home, either alone, with our families, or with our roommates. We've turned to board games and puzzles [1] to keep us entertained all year long, and the holidays are no exception. Not only are they fun activities to do as a small group, they also make for great gifts [2]. We're loving these 23 picks because they're both enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing, and we know you will too.
Whether you're looking to use your brain by picking up chess or laugh a lot by playing What Do You Meme, these options will definitely make the recipient smile. Plus, if you're lucky, maybe they'll let you play too! Keep on reading to shop our picks!
East Dane Gifts Rock Puzzle
This East Dane Gifts Rock Puzzle [4] ($25) is such a pretty puzzle they'll love to use.
Enchanted Nutcracker 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Ring in the holiday spirit with this Enchanted Nutcracker 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle [5] ($14).
MoMA Two-in-One Chess & Checkers Set
This MoMA Two-in-One Chess & Checkers Set [6] ($55) is one they'll be happy to display.
Areaware Little Puzzle Thing: Birthday Cake
We'd smile upon opening this Areaware Little Puzzle Thing: Birthday Cake [7] ($15).
Board Game Set
This Board Game Set [8] ($45, originally $60) will let them play a whopping 15 different games.
Sunnylife Jumbling Tower Lucite Game
Have some fun with this Sunnylife Jumbling Tower Lucite Game [9] ($95).
Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue Vintage Board Game Bookshelf Collection
This Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue Vintage Board Game Bookshelf Collection [10] ($100, originally $120) looks so elevated, and contains three of the classic games they'll love.
Shopbop @Home Wander Puzzle Co The Movement Puzzle
We can get behind this Shopbop @Home Wander Puzzle Co The Movement Puzzle [11] ($28).
Settlers of Catan
Your family is going to be obsessed with Settlers of Catan [12] ($49), if they aren't already.
Grand Tetons in Fall 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
How beautiful is this Grand Tetons in Fall 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle [13] ($16)?
Hey! Play! Deluxe 7-in-1 Game Set
We want this Hey! Play! Deluxe 7-in-1 Game Set [14] ($45) for ourselves.
Areaware Puzzle In Puzzle: Pool
Spend an afternoon doing this Areaware Puzzle In Puzzle: Pool [15] ($25).
MoMA Geo Pattern Dominoes
These MoMA Geo Pattern Dominoes [16] ($46) are so cool.
One Kings Lane Barona Backgammon Set
This One Kings Lane Barona Backgammon Set [17] ($239) is gorgeous, and makes an amazing gift.
Hyyge Games Set of 3 Games
Get to know the people you're with thanks to this Hyyge Games Set of 3 Games [18] ($50).
What Do You Meme?
If they love to laugh, or are always sending memes, they'll want this What Do You Meme? [19] ($30) game.
Friends TV Show Collage Jigsaw Puzzle
So no one told us life was going to be this way, but we can still have some fun with this Friends TV Show Collage Jigsaw Puzzle [20] ($19).
Gift Boutique DIY Puzzle Kit
The creatives in your life will love this Gift Boutique DIY Puzzle Kit [21] ($30).
3-in-1 Game Set - Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon
How cool is this 3-in-1 Game Set - Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon [22] ($33)?
Monopoly Super Electronic Banking Game
If they love Monopoly, they need this Monopoly Super Electronic Banking Game [23] ($17).
Jonathan Adler Milano Backgammon Set
We want this gorgeous Jonathan Adler Milano Backgammon Set [24] ($395).
Shopbop @Home Rose All Day 2-in-1 Shaped Puzzle Set
Wine lovers will want this Shopbop @Home Rose All Day 2-in-1 Shaped Puzzle Set [25] ($14, originally $20).
Shopbop @Home Vintage Library 1000 Piece Puzzle Foil Stamped
Instead of picking up another book, they can put together this Shopbop @Home Vintage Library 1000 Piece Puzzle Foil Stamped [26] ($18).