Gifts for Board Game Lovers: 7 Handmade Ideas from Etsy

Group of retired friends playing a board game at a table

If you're shopping for someone who loves game night, start with what happens at the table: dice rolling, cards in hand, tokens everywhere and someone keeping score. These seven make playing easier, plus three classic games they can bring out between their favorites.

Treasure Towers, engraved hardwood Dice Towers with gilded designs and suede lining

1 An Engraved Hardwood Dice Tower

This dice tower is laser-cut and engraved with gold or silver foil designs, with a suede lining and a linseed-oil finish. It comes in 13 woods and 14 designs, and it folds into a box about 6.25 x 4.5 x 2.25 inches.

Best for:

A board gamer whose games use lots of dice.

Why choose this:

Dice drop through the tower and land in the tray instead of rolling off the table or knocking pieces over.

Good to know:

Add a note with the suede color and foil you want. Returns aren't accepted.

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Set of 2 Handmade Wood Playing Card Holders: Three-tier Design

2 A Pair of Three-Tier Card Holders

These two wooden card holders keep a hand of cards upright and easy to see. Each is about 6 x 2.25 x 2.25 inches, with three stepped slots, and the pair stacks together for storage.

Best for:

A player at a card-heavy game night, or anyone who finds a big hand hard to hold.

Why choose this:

They can see the whole hand at a glance and keep their hands free for the rest of the game.

Good to know:

Cards aren't included. Returns aren't accepted.

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Token Trays - Game Agnostic organizers for Tokens, Meeples, Dice, Coins, Cards and More

3 Hardwood Token Trays

These walnut or cherry token trays aren't made for any one game: choose a tray with three pockets and a card slot, a bank with six pockets, a single pocket with a pouring chute, or a set.

Best for:

A gamer who spends too long sorting tokens, coins and meeples.

Why choose this:

Each player keeps their own pieces in one place, and the card slot holds cards upright.

Good to know:

Pick the wood and style. Returns are accepted within 14 days.

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Game Night Personalized Notepad | Game Score Pad

4 A Personalized Game Night Score Pad

Each of the 40 sheets on this 5 x 7 inch score pad is headed "Game Night at" and a family or household name you choose. An optional magnet lets it live on the fridge.

Best for:

The person who hosts game night and always keeps score.

Why choose this:

The scores go on one pad with their own name on it, not a scrap of paper.

Good to know:

Check the name before you order. Returns aren't accepted.

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Oak 4-track Cribbage Board with On-Board Storage for Included Cards/Pegs

5 A Four-Track Oak Cribbage Board

This four-track cribbage board is made from white oak with a mahogany accent layer, about 15.75 x 4.75 x 1.75 inches. A magnetic side cover opens to storage for the eight metal pegs and the deck of cards that come with it.

Best for:

A card player who wants enough tracks for four people.

Why choose this:

Four players each get their own track, with no teaming up, and everything packs into the board.

Good to know:

Side engraving is optional. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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Shut the Box Dice Game | Handmade Wooden game

6 A Shut the Box Dice Game

This Shut the Box game has an oak or maple box, cherry number tiles and a felt playing surface. It comes with two acrylic dice and has the rules on the lid.

Best for:

Someone who likes a quick game between longer ones.

Why choose this:

It takes a minute to learn and a few minutes to play, and works for one player or a group.

Good to know:

Choose oak or maple. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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7 A Cherry Mancala Board

This mancala board is made from solid cherry, about 18 x 6.75 x 1 inches. It comes with glass pieces about 3/4 inch across in a cotton bag, plus extra pieces and instructions.

Best for:

A player who enjoys a two-person strategy game on the coffee table.

Why choose this:

The rules take a few minutes to learn, and each game rewards thinking a few moves ahead.

Good to know:

The main photo shows walnut, but only cherry is currently available. The glass pieces are small. Back engraving is optional, and the seller sends a proof first. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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