Submitted for your consideration: over 20 games spanning a wide range of interests and experience levels. If you're looking for a gift, we think there's a good chance someone will have a lot of fun with a game selected from this list!

The guide is split into two sections: Dave's selections and mine. You'll notice a couple overlaps. That should tell you we're doubly sure about those titles!

Dave titled his list "The just-in-case-you've-been-living-under-a-rock 5-minute holiday gift guide." 

My list is organized by category (Game Sommelier style) and has three suggestions per category.

Dave's Selections

Board Game Advent Calendar     Frosted  |  BGG  

7 Wonders: Duel    Asmodee  |  Repos  |  BGG  | Buy

Codenames    Czech Games Edition  |  BGG  |  Buy

Flick 'Em Up    Pretzel Games  |  BGG  |  Buy

Orleans    dlp  |   BGG  |  Buy

La Granja    Stronghold Games  |  BGG  |  Buy

Stephen's Selections

2 Player Games

7 Wonders: Duel    Asmodee  |  Repos  |  BGG  |  Buy

Lost Cities   THAMES & KOSMOS  |  BGG  |  Buy

Dark Gothic: Colonial Horror    Flying Frog  |  BGG  |  Buy

For Kids

Spinderella    Zoch  |  BGG  |  Buy

Dr. Eureka    Blue Orange  |  BGG  |  Buy

Pie Face    Hasbro  |  BGG  |  Buy

Family Games 

Timeline: Challenge    Asmodee  |  BGG  |  Buy

Dice City    Artipia Games  |  AEG  |  BGG  |  Buy

New York 1901    Blue Orange  |  BGG  |  Buy

Colt Express    Ludonaute  |  BGG  |  Buy

Party Games    

Terra    Bezier Games  |  BGG  |  Buy

Codenames    Czech Games Edition  |  BGG |  Buy

Lift It    USAopoly  |  BGG  |  Buy

Gamer's Games   

504    2F Spiele  |  Stronghold Games  |  BGG  |  Buy

Spirits of the Rice Paddy    APE Games  |  BGG  |  Buy

Nippon   What's Your Game?  |  BGG  |  Buy

Mega Civilization    999 Games  |  BGG  |  Buy 

Co-Op Games   

Pandemic Legacy    Z-Man Games |  BGG  |  Buy

Apollo XIII    Pendragon  | Passport  |  BGG  |  Buy

The Grizzled    Cool Mini Or Not  |  Sweet November  |  BGG  |  Buy