The last few years have seen a resurgence in the popularity of board games. Games about birds are selling millions of copies, live play RPG events are selling out 13,000 seat arenas, and hundreds of millions of people worldwide are spending time playing games with their friends, families, and even perfect strangers. All for the love of the game. And now you’re here, looking for gifts for friends, family, and coworkers. Never fear, our 2023 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide is up to the challenge.

The titles in our 8th annual 2023 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide represent the best games that this year has to offer, and have been hand picked to provide great holiday cheer to anyone who receives them. Our 2023 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide features a wide range of categories, from wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games, games for the first timer and games for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight stocking…

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The world has discovered a “secret” that board gamers already knew: board games are awesome! If you know someone who loves board games and you want to get them a gift, this list will help you decide. The titles in our 2022 Board Game Gift Guide represent the best games that 2022 to offer, and have been hand picked to provide great cheer to anyone who receives them.

Our 2022 Board Game Gift Guide features a wide range of categories, from wallet-sized games to wallet-friendly games, games for the first timer and games for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight stocking stuffer games you can play in minutes to multi-hour epics your gamer will love. Or maybe you’re the board game geek and you’re on the prowl for something new and interesting! But no matter what you’re looking for, or who it’s for, the Meeple Mountain 2022 Board Game Gift Guide has something for everyone!

Small Games
Games on a Budget
Games…

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Meeple Mountain knows game nights!

Game Night Planning TL;DR

We’d love for you to read this entire piece, since it’s full of extremely helpful tips for planning a gaming event at your house, but we get it...time is short. If you’re looking for some quick ideas, take a look at one man’s journey for the perfect game night. Complete with food, game selection, and even some swanky hand-crafted cocktails meant to impress!

But if you’ve got time to plan, then keep reading.

Who, Where, and When?

It’s not enough to know what you want to do, you have to know the who! Understanding your friends’ preferences will help you tailor your event to the attendees. You know that Terrence doesn’t enjoy heavier games, while Allison thrives on…

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Wait. Shy and extroverted, is that possible? Yes, in fact, these two personality traits have little to do with one another. Introversion describes a desire for quiet, low-stimulation environments; introverts recharge by time spent alone. Shyness, on the other hand, is a fear of negative judgment. Shyness often presents itself as low self-esteem, fear of rejection, or acute self-consciousness; often cripplingly so.

These two aspects of my personality conflict less than you might imagine. I feel no shyness around people I already know, so social gatherings with friends only fuel my extroverted needs. Additionally, I have no issues with social situations with strangers as long as I’m not put on the spot: a large crowded party is great as long as I don’t have to engage with a bunch of unfamiliar faces. When they do conflict is in meeting new people. I’ve moved…

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So you’ve got a gamer in your life and you want to get them the perfect gift? Or maybe you want to give the gift of gaming to those who have not yet found it? Perhaps you just want to learn about some great new games? No matter what brought you here, Meeple Mountain is here to guide you! Below, you’ll find some of the best gaming gifts in this holiday season!

Best Stocking Stuffers
Best Gifts for the Board Game Geek
Best Epic Games
Best Gifts for the First Time Gamer
Best Gifts for the Video Gamer
Best Gifts on a Budget
Best Gifts for the Young Gamer
Best Import Games

Best Stocking Stuffers

Not all of these games will fit in a stocking, but their small footprint and price point make them the perfect “small” gift.

Exit games / Unlock games

Escape games are all the rage right now. They do a great job of recreating the thrill of a real life escape room. Small, portable, and challenging, play these games with a group…

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• Best Stocking Stuffers
• Best Gifts for the Board Game Geek
• Best Gifts for the First Time Gamer
• Best Gifts for the Video Gamer
• Best Gifts on a Budget
• Best Gifts for the Young Gamer

Best Stocking Stuffers

Over the past few years there have been a wave of fantastic “micro-games” that have been released. These are perfect for stocking stuffers since they are so small!

Love Letter

Love Letter is a tiny deduction game for 2-4 players that packs a huge punch! In it’s small velvet bag (or box depending on the version) you’ll receive 17 cards and a…

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