Holiday Guide Guide – Games

Holiday Guide Guide – Games

✦ The 2026 Holiday Gift Guide ✦

Gifts for Game Night

Beautiful, low-stress games that turn a quiet evening into a favorite tradition.

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Wingspan

Wingspan

A calm, gorgeous game about attracting birds to your wildlife preserve. The illustrated bird cards are a visual delight, and the little speckled eggs are so satisfying to hold. Perfect for anyone with a special interest in birds.

Everdell

Everdell

Build a cozy woodland city full of critters and constructions. With storybook art and a 3D tree at the center of the table, it’s as fun to look at as it is to play.

Cascadia

Cascadia

A relaxing tile-laying puzzle about building Pacific Northwest habitats and the wildlife that live there. Easy to learn and low on conflict, it’s great for players who like a quiet challenge.

Root

Root

For the strategy lovers. Woodland factions vie for control of the forest, and each one plays a little differently, so there’s always something new to master.

Botany

Botany

Set off on a Victorian expedition to discover and catalog rare plants. The vintage-inspired art makes it a dream for plant lovers and anyone who loves a beautifully designed game.

Rococo

Run a dressmaking workshop and design gowns for a grand royal ball. The deluxe edition is packed with lavish, colorful details, making it a vizzy stim dream.

Rococo
Artistry

Artistry

Inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, this strategy game is full of elegant, gilded artwork that’s a joy to linger over between turns.

Catan: Explorers & Pirates

Catan: Explorers & Pirates

Know Catan by heart? This expansion sets sail for new islands, adding fresh adventure to a familiar favorite. Just note that you’ll need the base game to play.

Charterstone

Charterstone

A legacy game where your village grows and changes for good over a series of game nights. Ideal for groups who love a long-running story and a cozy weekly ritual.

Ultimate Werewolf

Ultimate Werewolf

The classic party game of hidden roles and friendly bluffing, for up to 30 players. Perfect for big holiday gatherings when everyone wants to play together.

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