Board Game Gifts by Budget: Under €20, €20–40 and €40+

Short answer: under €20, Dobble (€15.90) or The Werewolves of Millers Hollow (€10.90); €20–40, Splendor Duel or Dixit Classic; and over €40, Azul or 7 Wonders. All 20 games are sorted by price below.

Board games under €20 (great Secret Santa gifts)

The Werewolves of Millers Hollow

8–18 players · ages 10+ · 30 min · €10.90

A hidden-role game: villagers try to unmask the werewolves before they get eaten. One narrator runs the game. The classic for big gatherings.

Happy Mochi

2–6 players · ages 8+ · 20 min · €11.90

A numbers-and-colours card game (0 to 9 in seven colours) that plays in about 20 minutes.

Dobble

2–8 players · ages 6+ · 15 min · €15.90

Any two cards share exactly one symbol: spot it first and you win. Five mini-games in a metal tin.

Cortex Challenge

2–6 players · ages 8+ · 15 min · €15.90

Quick tests of memory, logic, perception and touch. Win challenges to collect brain pieces; complete yours first to win.

Jaipur

2 players · ages 10+ · 30 min · €19.90

A traders' duel in the Jaipur market: buy and sell goods, and whoever has the most camels at the end earns a bonus. You learn it in five minutes.

Exploding Kittens

2–5 players · ages 7+ · 15 min · €19.90

Draw cards; whoever draws an exploding kitten is out, unless they have a Defuse card. 15-minute games full of bluffing and laughs.

Pickle Grab

2–6 players · ages 7+ · 15 min · €19.90

A reflex game with a pickle, its jar and a plate: watch the cards and be the fastest hand at the table.

Quick Stop

2–7 players · ages 10+ · 15–45 min · €19.90

240 situations and one letter: say something that fits before anyone else. A Spanish-language word game, so you need Spanish speakers.

Board games from €20 to €40

Splendor Duel

2 players · ages 10+ · 30 min · €24.90

The two-player take on Splendor by Marc André and Bruno Cathala: collect gems, buy cards and keep an eye on your rival every turn.

Tag Team

2 players · ages 10+ · 10 min · €24.90

Pick two fighters and battle your rival in about 10 minutes. Perfect for back-to-back rematches.

Toy Battle

2 players · ages 8+ · 15 min · €24.90

A 15-minute toy battle for two, with 48 troops and double-sided boards offering 8 different terrains.

Throw Throw Burrito

2–6 players · ages 7+ · 15 min · €24.90

A card-matching game… where you also throw squishy burritos at each other. Ideal for players who can't sit still.

Jungle Speed: Donkey Kong

2–8 players · ages 7+ · 15 min · €25.90

Classic Jungle Speed with Donkey Kong: when two cards match, grab the totem before anyone else.

5-Minute Dungeon

2–5 players · ages 8+ · 5 min · €29.90

Cooperative and against the clock: you have five minutes to clear the dungeon together, playing cards as fast as you can.

Dixit Classic

3–8 players · ages 8+ · 30 min · €32.90

One storyteller gives a clue about an illustrated card and everyone else tries to guess it. No reading needed, just imagination. Spiel des Jahres 2010.

Harmonies

1–4 players · ages 10+ · 30 min · €34.90

Build landscapes from coloured tokens so the animals on your cards can live there. Calm, beautiful and with a solo mode. Swiss Gamers Award 2025.

Cozy Stickerville

1–6 players · ages 8+ · 30–45 min · €39.90

Every game adds stickers to your board, so the village keeps changing from one session to the next.

Board games over €40

The "big" gifts: boxes full of components and years of play. All three are award-winning €40+ classics.

Azul

2–4 players · ages 8+ · 30–45 min · €44.90

Draft colourful tiles to decorate the walls of a Portuguese palace. Simple rules, gorgeous pieces and real strategy. Spiel des Jahres 2018.

Ticket to Ride: Europe

2–5 players · ages 8+ · 30–60 min · €47.90

Claim train routes across Europe, with tunnels, ferries and stations. You can teach it in 15 minutes and it works for every age. The series won the Spiel des Jahres in 2004.

7 Wonders

3–7 players · ages 10+ · 30 min · €47.90

Build a civilisation over three ages by drafting cards; everyone plays at once, so seven players take as long as three. Kennerspiel des Jahres 2011.

All games sorted by price

Prices on our website in November 2026; the current price is always the one on each product page.

Want something to play at the same dinner? See our quick after-dinner games.

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.

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FAQ

What board game can I give for under €20?

Dobble (€15.90), The Werewolves of Millers Hollow (€10.90), Happy Mochi (€11.90), Cortex Challenge, Exploding Kittens, Jaipur, Quick Stop and Pickle Grab.

What board game is good for Secret Santa?

Something small, quick and loved by everyone: Dobble, Happy Mochi or Exploding Kittens. For a group of friends, The Werewolves of Millers Hollow.

How much does a good board game cost?

There are great games from €10.90. Big family games such as Azul or Ticket to Ride: Europe cost around €45–48.

Is it worth spending over €40 on a board game?

If it will be played a lot, yes: Azul, 7 Wonders and Ticket to Ride: Europe have international awards and get played for years.

Will it arrive before Christmas?

We can't guarantee a date: it depends on the destination and when you order. We confirm the delivery time when you order, so order early.