Short answer: for a couple, Splendor Duel or Jaipur; for the family, Azul or Ticket to Ride: Europe; for big parties, The Werewolves of Millers Hollow or Dixit Classic; and for a small gift under €20, Dobble or Happy Mochi. All are Spanish editions distributed in Spain by Asmodee, available in our board games collection.
How to choose the right board game gift
Think about three things: how many people will play, the age of the youngest player and how much time you have. This table sums up the 20 games in this guide.
| Game | Players | Age | Minutes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket to Ride: Europe | 2–5 | 8+ | 30–60 | €47.90 |
| Azul | 2–4 | 8+ | 30–45 | €44.90 |
| 7 Wonders | 3–7 | 10+ | 30 | €47.90 |
| Dixit Classic | 3–8 | 8+ | 30 | €32.90 |
| Harmonies | 1–4 | 10+ | 30 | €34.90 |
| Splendor Duel | 2 | 10+ | 30 | €24.90 |
| Jaipur | 2 | 10+ | 30 | €19.90 |
| Tag Team | 2 | 10+ | 10 | €24.90 |
| Toy Battle | 2 | 8+ | 15 | €24.90 |
| Cozy Stickerville | 1–6 | 8+ | 30–45 | €39.90 |
| The Werewolves of Millers Hollow | 8–18 | 10+ | 30 | €10.90 |
| Dobble | 2–8 | 6+ | 15 | €15.90 |
| Jungle Speed: Donkey Kong | 2–8 | 7+ | 15 | €25.90 |
| Cortex Challenge | 2–6 | 8+ | 15 | €15.90 |
| Exploding Kittens | 2–5 | 7+ | 15 | €19.90 |
| Throw Throw Burrito | 2–6 | 7+ | 15 | €24.90 |
| Pickle Grab | 2–6 | 7+ | 15 | €19.90 |
| Quick Stop | 2–7 | 10+ | 15–45 | €19.90 |
| 5-Minute Dungeon | 2–5 | 8+ | 5 | €29.90 |
| Happy Mochi | 2–6 | 8+ | 20 | €11.90 |
Prices on our website in November 2026; the current price is always the one on each product page.
For couples: the best 2-player games
Splendor Duel is the two-player take on Splendor, with more interaction than the original. Jaipur is a classic trading and hand-management game you learn in five minutes. For quick duels, Tag Team (10-minute fights) and Toy Battle. Azul and Harmonies take more players but are excellent with two.
For family Christmas afternoons
Ticket to Ride: Europe is a great first board game: you can teach it in 15 minutes and it works for all ages. Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018) is beautiful and calm, Dixit Classic (Spiel des Jahres 2010) is all about imagination, and Cozy Stickerville turns every game into a new chapter of your sticker village. For something shorter, see our quick card games for Christmas.
For parties and big groups
The Werewolves of Millers Hollow plays 8 to 18 and is the classic for big gatherings. Dixit Classic, Jungle Speed: Donkey Kong and Dobble take up to 8. For pure laughs: Throw Throw Burrito (you throw squishy burritos), Pickle Grab and, for Spanish speakers, Quick Stop.
For kids aged 6–8+ (and grandparents)
Dobble is for ages 6+. From 7, Jungle Speed: Donkey Kong and Pickle Grab; from 8, Cortex Challenge, Azul and Ticket to Ride: Europe, which adults enjoy too. More ideas in board games by type.
For a first strategy game
7 Wonders (3 to 7 players, everyone plays at once, about 30 minutes), Harmonies (with a solo mode), Splendor Duel and Azul are the natural next step after family games. See also our award-winning board games.
Secret Santa gifts under €20
The Werewolves of Millers Hollow, Happy Mochi, Dobble, Cortex Challenge, Exploding Kittens, Jaipur, Quick Stop and Pickle Grab all cost under €20 on our website. Every price range is in board games under €20.
Spanish editions: can you play them in English?
These are Spanish editions, with Spanish rules. Games with little or no text on the components (Azul, Dobble, Splendor Duel, Jaipur, Harmonies, Jungle Speed, Happy Mochi) are easy to play in any language once you know the rules; word games such as Quick Stop need Spanish speakers.
Shipping for Christmas
Board games ship from Segovia, Spain, with tracking. We ship worldwide; outside the EU, import taxes are paid by the customer according to their country. For Christmas, order early: we confirm the delivery time when you place your order.
More gift guides
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FAQ
What board game should I give for Christmas?
It depends on who will play: for families, Azul or Ticket to Ride: Europe; for two, Splendor Duel or Jaipur; for big groups, The Werewolves of Millers Hollow or Dixit; for a small gift, Dobble.
What board game suits an adult who never plays?
Dobble or Ticket to Ride: Europe: short rules, quick games, and they work for any age.
What is the best board game for 2 people?
Splendor Duel and Jaipur are made for two; Azul and Harmonies also play very well with two.
From what age can you play Dixit or Azul?
Both say ages 8+ on the box; Dobble goes down to 6.
Are these Spanish editions?
Yes, they are the Spanish editions distributed in Spain by Asmodee. Dixit Classic is multilingual (Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese) and Cortex Challenge is Spanish/Portuguese.
