Great Board Games Gifts! | Holiday Gift Guide

It's coming up on the time where a lot of people are buying gifts for the upcoming holiday season! And if you are buying gifts, board games are a great way to go! So here is our list for great games to buy as gifts during the holidays!
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Stocking Stuffer (small games)
4:31 White Elephant Gifts
7:57 Games for the Whole Family
11:34 Cozy Games
14:14 Kids Games
17:21 Step-Up Games
21:19 Deeper Dive Games
25:49 2 Player Games
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[@dimleaf]

Wingspan: Asia, greatest Christmas gift this year for two players

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Good call!

[@TheDavidPhillips]

White Elephant Gifts is a great category for this, never would have thought of that.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Why thank ya

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Something tells me you would be very good at giving white elephant gifts

[@TheDavidPhillips]

@@TheBrothersMurph i do live slightly off-center. I hate shopping for gifts - I freaking love shopping for white elephant gifts. Guilty as charged!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hahaha heck yeah!

[@getgaymin]

Just gifted our friend (who loves all things Portugese) Cafe. And the only thing I want for xmas is A Feast for Odin.

[@MrSomebunny]

You all make some amazing board game related videos!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Ayyyeee thanks so much!!

[@tylerrrr07]

And here I purchased Monopoly: Longest Game Ever edition for my inevitable white elephant gift exchange this year. Was trying to walk the line of "No one wants this" and "This is dumb enough we should try it at least once" a bit too closely perhaps.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Haha that’s gonna be a great one don’t you worry

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I was listening to Science Friday (NPR) and the female guest said she has come up with an algorithm for winning Monopoly, and has not lost a game since. I don't have source (a link to the interview) but the two things I remember her saying is don't ever buy more than 3 houses per property, ever, and never buy Park Place. That's the best I got.

[@dkoudrin]

At this point, probably just expansions for games I already own, e.g. really want to get Feast for Odin: The Norwegians.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Fair

[@nicolehage918]

Love your videos, and this one is no exception 😃 Here are a few games that I think are great gifts: Stocking Stuffer (small games) - Push White Elephant Gifts - Junk Art Games for the Whole Family - Telestrations Cozy Games - Christmas Tree Kids Games - Kingdomino Step-Up Games - the Quest for El Dorado, Nidavellir Deeper Dive Games - First Rat, Isle of Skye 2 Player Games - Botanik

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Great suggestions!

[@deejayfox1764]

Thanks for getting your gift guide out early. These are my favorite videos other than top 10s.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

No worries! We wanted to get it out so folks had a chance to think on it with plenty of time before the holidays hit

[@AlwayzFresh]

Honestly, you could revisit this exact video with new games once every week between now and Christmas.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Ha! You ain’t wrong about that

[@jacobschmidt8422]

Added a few on to the master list. Thanks for the ideas!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

You got it!

[@jgutkind]

Thank you for covering this topic. Always look forward to your content.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Cheers!

[@donnyhotard8575]

I just asked wife to get me The Crew: Quest for Planet 9. It was on sale for $5, no brainer for a small gift. 6nimmit would also make a great White Elephant gift for $10.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Wow $5 is a super steal!

[@ZoeMcDash]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! I love to play Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries this time of year.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh heck yeah us too!

[@msmilder25]

Fantastic set of games. Now if only I could find a way to get my family to play games, I'm set. I love that nearly all of these games are readily available at retail outlets, most of these games do not require you to visit a game store to find them. Many are available at Target or Walmart, and nearly all can be found at Barnes & Noble, though individual store selection does vary. So if a family member plays this game at your holiday gathering and wants to get the game for themselves, they don't have to search high and low to get them.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yeah we definitely wanted to try to find games that were easily available and find the ball because I think that right there could be a barrier for someone getting deeper in the games if they play some thing but then can’t find it again

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I try to shop the little guys since there are so few left nowadays. It's true, the price of the game(s) is higher than at the big box stores, but it's okay I'll have Ramen a few meals to make up the price difference.

[@getgaymin]

I absolutely adoooore Juicy Fruits. Amazing solo mode, too... really wanna try Gingerbread for the holidays this year.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Get after it

[@maryanngill3576]

Thanks for all this info -- my little guy is just turning 6 and really getting into basic games. Love the look of strike looks like a fun game for our family.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

strike is amazzzzzzzing

[@Ryguy0707]

I keep hinting to get Star Wars Clone Wars and Palm Island. They look great

[@Diana-yp6nc]

Love this video.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

cheers!

[@chadfuller4182]

Hanamikoji: great two player game! Quick, easy to teach, packaged in a small game.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

good call!

[@blakwngbrd]

❤️ King of 12! Thanks for the love, it's such an underrated gem 💎

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It’s seriously so much fun

[@Nana_Waffles]

I want Hadrian's Wall for Christmas 🎄. I might get that gingerbread game for the family 🥰 Thank you for recommending!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

You got it!

[@denycast]

A really good list👍😀

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you!

[@sarumon17]

Here's my obligatory comment to support youtube activity and TBM. I hope this contributes 0.01$ revenue!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Daddy Algorithm thanks you!

[@jaayse3690]

I recently got Grove, I think it would make an excellent stocking stuffer!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oooh noice!

[@Shua01]

This is great!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thanks!

[@scyldscefing3913]

You guys know how to put together a list. Nice.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Cheers!

[@MrDump]

You know what could be a good and helpful list in a similar vain? A list of non-games for gamers. For example, what are good gaming bags? What things can be bought to deluxify various games such as good metal coins or other “geek up bits”. Maybe even furniture such as shelving or kallax-type things. Just a thought!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's a great idea for a list!

[@TheDavidPhillips]

Your description of the game Juicy Fruits has a hauntingly accurate comparison to the flavor of Juicy Fruit gum - "came of the scene with a bang, and quickly disappeared and was forgotten about."

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Lolll

[@TheBrothersMurph]

You ain’t wrong about that!

[@sarahschira9105]

Just got Splendor Duel and I think it’s a great one for a couple that likes games

[@TheBrothersMurph]

ooh we really wanna try that one

[@rolling.reggie]

What a great list. I am definitely going to be a board game evangelist this holiday season,. ERRY BODY GETTING A BG from me lol

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Woot woot!

[@teejleague3838]

I like Gingerbread house....after the stickers I put on certain parts of the game and ignoring the whole eating fairy tale characters....I kept it because I will just tell kids you put the characters in time out in your jail for a few minutes and then you say, "Please, come to me to eat cookies instead of my house next time." And then you let them go. Yeah. I'm...me. :D

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Haha I like that way of thinking!

[@elsiebarnett8487]

When I’m asked what game I want as a gift I send a list with options so it’s still a surprise for me but something I don’t have/do want. Always have a range of of prices as well so they can pick. Dungeon Petz has appeared on every list but is sadly still missing from the collection. Hopefully Christmas 2022 🤞

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That’s a great way to go about it!

[@twinkle04evr]

Another game is Christmas Tree

[@TheBrothersMurph]

good call!

[@thecultofpop]

I reviewed Overstocked, a 90s toy card game with Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies. It would be a good stocking stuffer too. Or white elephant gift if you work in a millennial (90s kids) office. My office does white elephant digitally, so no need for odd shaped boxes.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Noice!

[@danicas.4484]

Stocking stuffers could also be upgrades for someone you know wants metal coins, or the wooden meeples for a game they have. but how could you not mention High Society! such a great little card game that would be well received in a white elephant or in a stocking

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh that's a great idea!

[@teejleague3838]

Patchwork Christmas is a nice easy one.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Good call!

[@TheBaconStriper]

Junk art is on my list this year cuz I really want a dexterity game in my collection

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We've always wanted that one too

[@VampguyN85]

My family does tictacs and bathroom spray for stocking stuffers, also m&ms. Nothing over $5 pretty much. Also mom just bought Christmas bingo themed around elves to bring to my Grandmother's. So idk if that is worth being on the list cascadia is on my bucket list. I wonder how the card game is for castles of burgundy? My family just likes simple hasboro games. Tho funny you mention codenames duet. My parents like it and mon just bought it last week.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Castles of burgundy the card game is pretty solid actually. We like the dice version better however :)

[@davegildersleeve4316]

Hey guys! Great video! I like Juicy Fruits as much as you do. My wife totally crushed me by buying all the ice cream. Did you find this to be a problem in your plays of the game. I thought about giving each player a random ice cream token to start the game. Maybe it's just me ?? Thanks guys.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I like that idea for the ice cream carts we too find that imbalanced. We always feel like the points you earn should just be far less so we may tinker with that at some point

[@stevenamamoto585]

Unfortunately as of 11/4/22, Scout is currently unavailable through the on-line boardgames shops. For stocking stuffers I suggest people check out Button Shy Games with their wallet games.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh no!

[@kestrel5]

Good thing there's 50+ days for it to possibly get back in stock somewhere!

[@danielcunningham5513]

juicy fruits doesnt come with chunky fruit pieces anymore

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh no!

[@gurnblanston2848]

Lots of great suggestions! I put a few on my own wishlists, so maybe someone will gift me one of two of them this year!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Excellent!

[@teejleague3838]

Have ya'll played "Space Dragons"? I wouldn't have thought much about it, but it was on discount and I got it for Ben, mostly. I think you guys might really like this one. It's a card game, and it "feels" simple, but the decisions you make are incredibly important. We've been really impressed with it. It's got a real zany theme: space aliens who want to capture outer space dragons to....I guess...say they did it? :D I am sure they let them go afterward.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Haha we haven’t heard of that one but agree it sounds pretty out there!

[@FostertheMeatball]

If you had 2 sets of King of 12, could you play with 6, or would the percentages of people playing the same card just be too high? Looks like if you order through Lucky Duck's shop, they include a set of 2 promo cards

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Maybe with promo Cards but I do wonder if it’d Be too hard to not choose the same thing as Someone else due to sheer number of players

[@MidwestMeeple]

Watching 🤓

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I feel I have made a mistake, or not, as I just bought 4 copies of Sushi Go! to gift out.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It’s a great one for sure! Not our fav out of those games but it’s such a classic so you’ve made a great move