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Gift finder · 19 ideas · checked September 2026

Gifts for gamers

Headsets, controllers, chairs and gift cards — upgrades for long gaming nights.

  1. #1 · about $5

    Deck of cards

    Every family game night starts with one.

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  2. #2 · about $10 · ages 7+

    Mini puzzle games

    Pocket brain-teasers for car trips.

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  3. #3 · about $12 · ages 7+

    Card game pack

    Exploding Kittens, Uno Flip or Sushi Go — quick and competitive.

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  4. #4 · about $15 · ages 8–17

    Rubik's cube and speed-cube set

    A puzzle that turns into a hobby once they learn the algorithms.

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  5. #5 · about $15

    Large-print puzzle book set

    Crosswords, word searches and sudoku, easy on the eyes.

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  6. #6 · about $20 · ages 5+

    Board game: family classic

    A game the whole family can play after dinner — Uno, Sorry! or Guess Who?

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  7. #7 · about $20

    1000-piece jigsaw puzzle

    A puzzle on the table all through the holidays.

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  8. #8 · about $20

    Couples' question game

    Conversation cards that make date night more interesting.

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  9. #9 · about $25 · ages 10+

    Escape-room game

    Puzzles the whole family solves together on game night.

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  10. #10 · about $25

    Gift card (gaming or app store)

    Lets them pick the game or app they actually want.

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  11. #11 · about $25

    Card game for adults

    Party games like Cards Against Humanity or What Do You Meme.

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  12. #12 · about $25

    Controller charging dock

    Controllers always charged and off the floor.

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  13. #13 · about $30 · ages 6–12

    Nerf-style foam blaster

    Backyard battles with soft darts — safe, loud and very fun.

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  14. #14 · about $30

    Retro handheld game console

    Hundreds of 8-bit games in your pocket.

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  15. #15 · about $50 · ages 7–17

    Nintendo Switch game

    Mario Kart, Minecraft or Animal Crossing — the games everyone plays together.

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  16. #16 · about $50

    Gaming mouse

    Faster, more precise and built for long sessions.

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  17. #17 · about $60

    Gaming headset

    Clearer team chat and better sound in online games.

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  18. #18 · about $70

    Retro gaming console

    Hundreds of classic games plugged into the TV.

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  19. #19 · about $180

    Gaming chair

    Comfort and support for long gaming nights.

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  1. #1 · about $70

    Retro gaming console

    Hundreds of classic games plugged into the TV.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  2. #2 · about $20

    Couples' question game

    Conversation cards that make date night more interesting.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  3. #3 · about $25

    Controller charging dock

    Controllers always charged and off the floor.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  4. #4 · about $50

    Gaming mouse

    Faster, more precise and built for long sessions.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  5. #5 · about $60

    Gaming headset

    Clearer team chat and better sound in online games.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  6. #6 · about $180

    Gaming chair

    Comfort and support for long gaming nights.

    AmazonTargetWalmart

  7. #7 · about $8

    Pocket-size notebook

    For lists, ideas and doodles.

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  8. #8 · about $10

    Mini flashlight

    Bright, tiny and always handy.

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  9. #9 · about $15

    Beef jerky variety pack

    Salty, savory and gone by noon.

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  10. #10 · about $20

    Personalized bottle opener

    Wall-mounted with his name — catches the caps.

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  11. #11 · about $20

    Rechargeable batteries

    For all the new toys that don't include batteries.

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  12. #12 · about $20

    Golf towel and divot tool set

    Small upgrades every golfer uses each round.

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