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Bring something to the table

Games and thoughtful ideas for the people who make room for one more.

Match the game to the group: player count, length, language, and appetite for complexity all affect whether it will get played.

For a close friend, a handwritten note or a personally completed journal can be a meaningful companion to a purchased gift.

Editorial research by My Elf AI. These selections draw on maker information; we have not personally tested these products. Maker pages and reference prices checked October 12, 2026. Selected options, stock, shipping, and tax may change. Category symbols are illustrative.

Exploding KittensAges 7+

Exploding Kittens: Original Edition

Quick card game for two to five players who use action cards to avoid drawing an exploding kitten.

$19.99Checked Oct 12
Stonemaier Games

Wingspan

Bird-themed strategy game for one to five players, with cards and habitat actions that build combinations.

$65Checked Oct 12

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Chronicle Books

Charcoal Canvas One Line a Day

Five-year memory journal with space to record a brief daily thought and revisit earlier entries.

$17.95Checked Oct 12
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