We all love board games. It has been our source of enjoyment even before the internet became the norm. There are, however, board game enthusiasts that continue to collect and play different board games and are obsessed with trying them all out.

For board game lovers, there are a lot of gift ideas you can turn into life when finding the right present that would definitely make them feel special and cared for. Here are some of the best ideas for board game enthusiasts:

1. A Board Game They Really Want

We all know that one friend who would not stop talking about how much they are into Monopoly. On the other hand, some might be obsessed enough to buy different board games and play them all. For both people, a little bit of observation might reveal a board game that they really want but haven’t tried yet, or that game they have tried before but want to purchase to add to their collection. The key to finding out the board game they want is to come up with conversations that subtly bring them up without hinting that you need to know it for their gifts.

2. Board Game-Themed Merchandise

If your board game fanatic friends already have all the board games you can think of, don’t worry! There are still some different board game-themed merchandise available for them. Examples are mugs with quotes or designs that signify checkers, aesthetic posters for Dungeons and Dragons, shirts that depict witty quotes made with scrabble letters, keychains of backgammon, chess piece earrings for chess fanatics, and so on.

3. Board Game Books

Board game books usually depend on their favorite board game. For chess enthusiasts, there are countless books that explain different strategies on openings and endings, as well as game recaps of grandmasters, which is probably on your friend’s wishlist.

There are also books that discuss board games entirely, such as The Board Game Book by Owen Duffy, which will help a board game lover explore everything about tabletop games and broaden their knowledge about all the board games they haven’t played yet.

4. Board Game Materials

There are basic board game materials you can choose to give someone who is an active player, like a polyhedral sugar dice set, for instance. Don’t get confused if it smells sweet and ants get attracted to it, though, since this set is actually edible!

There are, however, elegantly looking dice or spare chess pieces if you really want to give your loved ones a magnificent replacement for their staple board game materials.

You can also purchase different board game accessories such as dice trays or bags, game organizers, or a gaming table to make each gameplay more convenient.

5. Board Game Media

Do you know those board games that have been adapted to TV shows, online games, or movies? If you get the opportunity, purchasing a DVD copy of those shows or procuring a limited edition copy of licensed games or movies will definitely make your board game geek friend very happy.

Looking for more ideas to do for some virtual date night/day? Read ”10 Fun Virtual Date Ideas to Try During COVID-19” to learn more.