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Secret Santa Gift Guide

Selection of games being talked about

With Christmas just around the corner it is that time of year again where we are all on the hunt for a gift for the ones we care about. As part of the run up to christmas many groups of friends and work colleagues will be taking part in Secret Santas this year so we thought we would assemble this gift guide to help you find the perfect game for your Secret Santa.


Crack List

Picture of Crack List and the components with a christmas nutcracker

Do you have a friend who likes word games and crosswords? Well this game is the perfect gift for them as it is a fusion between Scattergories and Uno. In the game you will have a hand of cards with letters on them and then a category card is drawn which determines what words you will be trying to come up with to be the first to get rid of all your cards. The game has a variety of categories from Comedians, to Italian Dishes, to things found in a teenagers bedroom. The game is simple to learn and play, though offers hours of entertainment.


Backstories: Alone Under the Ice

Backstories laid out with christmas tinsel

Is there a friend or work colleague who loves their crime dramas and mystery novels? Well this mystery adventure game would be a great choice for them. In this choose your own adventure style game you will be heading to Mont-Blanc to look into the disappearance of your brother who was searching for a treasure that has been lost for over 50 years. In the game players will choose to talk with characters they come across, search the rooms and interact with objects to uncover the secrets and progress the story. A perfect gift for those that love to solve a good mystery.


Average Joe

Average Joe components laid out with a christmas dinosaur

We all have that one friend or colleague that loves their trivia and attending pub quizzes though you can never quite best them with their fantastic knowledge. Well Average Joe could rebalance the scales and make a great gift for their Secret Santa present. In this game you are not trying to necessarily get the most accurate answer but the most average answer to win the round as you are trying to be the Average Joe. It's a great fun game that is easy to learn allowing it to be played by players of various ages and abilities.


Rafter Five

Rafter Five being played while surrounded by christmas tinsel

Rafter Five is a dexterity game that is sure to get your Secret Santa buzzing with excitement. This game is perfect for that person who enjoys building things or likes to be the practical joker in the group. The aim of this game is to build and grow the largest raft while keeping the five meeples on it and adding one of your chests each time and trying to keep your treasure chests on the raft while trying to get everyone elses to fall off. It is a small box game that packs a great amount of enjoyment keeping you coming back time and time again.


Pack O Games

Pack O Games with Christmas Tinsel weaved around them

If you are unsure what to get your Secret Santa and you are on a bit of a budget these small games the size of a pack of gum would make the perfect gift. Each of the small games in this series offers a great game in a tiny box exploring various styles found in larger games. Some of the games in this range are:

  • Win - a horse racing game where your placing bets.

  • Bog - a game that has you take control of frogs to create patterns and catch flies.

  • Far - is a game where your placing out domino like tiles to create a small kingdom.

  • Mad - is a trick taking game where you are creating potions in a lab.

  • Sly - is a deduction and hidden information game where you try and get only your fox in the hen coup.


We hope this gift guide has helped you find something exciting for your Secret Santa this year. We would love to hear some of the games you would like to receive as your Secret Santa this year?


You can find out more about all these games and see how they play at the links below:













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