Disclosure: Many of the items included in this gift guide have been sent to us for inclusion. Some product links may be affiliate links.
We are a family of unashamed geeks & gamers; we love to play video games & board games, and watch many hours of sci-fi! The girls are definitely following in our footsteps; when they aren’t playing with LEGO or reading they are playing games – either on the Switch/iPad or getting a game out of the cupboard to play.
Star Wars 2021 Desk Block Calendar
£9.99
We don’t choose between Star Wars and Star Trek in our house; we are equal opportunity geeks! This Star Wars Everyday Desk Calendar from Danilo makes a great gift for any Star Wars fan who spends their days at their desk. Each daily page of the calendar includes a fact and a photo from the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars Face Mask
£3.99
These Star Wars Face Masks from Mad Beauty make a great stocking filler for any Star Wars fan, and they come in four different characters – and ‘flavours’, with a Honey C-3PO mask, Cucumber Yoda mask, Black Tea Darth Vader mask, and this Coconut Chewbacca mask.
The SNES Pixel Book
£29.99
Bitmap Books make absolutely stunning coffee table books discussing the history of gaming, and they sent us two of their books to include in this guide. The Unofficial SNES Pixel Book is a gorgeous 272-page look into the history of the SNES with in-depth articles and colourful pixel art.
SEGA Master System: a visual compendium
£29.99
Also from Bitmap Books is the SEGA Master System: a visual compendium, the officially licensed 424-page coffee table book that showcases the amazing pixel art and design of the SEGA Master System and its games. It also includes articles, interviews, and is really interesting to look at. You even get a pair of 3D glasses to explore the 3D game artwork.
Kingdomino
£17.99
As a family we love to play board games as much as video games, and I have some great ones to share in this guide. Kingdomino from Coiledspring Games is a tile based game which is all about building up your territory to score points. The girls cottoned on to how it played really easily, and I’m definitely putting the expansion pack onto my Christmas shopping list.
Topix
£24.99
From Cheatwell Games, Topix: The Game of Rapid Recall is a family game all about remembering as much as you can about a given topic – but the answers all have to start with the letter your counter is on, to make it extra hard! You can play individually or in teams, which makes it great for games nights.
Tension Movie Edition
£19.99
Tension Movie Edition, also from Cheatwell Games, is another naming game that is an ideal gift for film fanatics. Played in two teams, you have to try and guess the answers on the cards – which are the top 10 answers for that topic. The cards cover all sorts of film trivia, and the game can be played standalone or as an expansion to the original Tension board game.
Beat That! – The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges
£24.99
Beat That! is ‘The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges’ from Gutter Games, and comes with all manner of objects you need to attempt the various tasks on the challenge cards. You could find yourself flicking chopsticks, manoeuvring a ball with just your bum, or even attempting to throw the challenge card itself across the room. This game is family-friendly, for 2-8 players aged 9+.
The Mind
£9.99
The Mind from Coiledspring Games is a card based game for ages 8+, for 2-4 players. Can you synchronise your thoughts with your team mates to lay down the cards in the correct order, without knowing what is in their hands? If you think you can face the challenge, you might want to pop this one in someone’s stocking this Christmas!
Quick Link
£19.99
Quick Link from Interplay is a quick-thinking game where players race to find links between the action and object cards, with added squeaky fun. It’s suitable for ages 7+ and can be played with 2-4 players so is perfect for some family gaming time this Christmas.
Cave Painting
£19.99
Cave Painting is a drawing & guessing game for 3+ players ages 12+, where you have to draw a selection of words and then guess what each other has drawn. You get points for correct guesses, and points for drawing something well enough to be guessed. The catch is you have to draw with the pen in your fist… like a caveman!
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
£99.99
We recently reviewed the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit game and really enjoy it, and it would make a great Christmas gift for any Mario Kart fans this year. It’s a lot of fun to play and works surprisingly well on our carpeted living room floor!
Outright Games Video Games
£29.99
The girls are big fans of the Outright Games we have reviewed for them in the past, and they have sent us three of their latest games for them to try out, and so far they are loving them! Outright Games make really great family friendly games, and Paw Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure Bay, Transformers Battlegrounds, and Gigantosaurus The Game are definitely worth a look.
Super Mario Princess Peach Striped Beanie Hat
£4.99
I treated myself to this hat last month when I did an order on Geekcore and it has been keeping my head nice & warm on the school run ever since! I love the simple design of this.
Super Mario Messenger Bag
£35.00
James let me take a sneaky photo of this to include it here, but then took it away to wrap up for me for Christmas Day! He bought this bag from Rebecca Rose Designs over on Etsy, and she has several other Nintendo inspired designs in her store. It’s the perfect size for my iPad which is ideal for me as I am so fussy about the size of my bags!
So there you go, a whole bunch of suggestions for geeks & gamers alike, I hope this guide is helpful for your Christmas shopping. Oh, and if you’ve got an Animal Crossing fan you need to buy for, check out my list of Animal Crossing inspired gifts I put together earlier this year from small UK Etsy sellers!
