A gift I've been giving my son the last few years is tickets to our local gaming convention. It's a great way to expose him to new games, revisit old classics, and there's always plenty of vendors for him to buy something he likes.
@BoardGameCasualChannel speaking of have you thought of doing a video around sustainability? Like games that excel in not using plastic or upgrade components to non plastic variants that improve the game? Or do you know of a video that has this perspective?
@ That’s a great suggestion. I’ve seen Stonemaier Games making big strides to use less plastic for example. I should definitely think about trying to make a video around that. (FWIW, one of the things I really like about having Harbor Loot as a partner is how they consciously use re-purposed or paper-based fill in their shipments. I talk about it in some of the unboxing videos. 👍)
A 5 x 5 piece of thick felt, charcoal color, makes a great tablecloth, that they haven't thought of, guaranteed. I carry one everywhere I play, and it makes card games so much better.
Can't go wrong with fabric pouches, lots of different styles to choose from. Decorative fuax book boxes could be a good ideas to store more items out of sight.
I keep a set of chunky casino dice from the Flamingo as our first player dice. I gave a set to all my gaming friends as presents one year. These are all great ideas! Gaming themed or related artwork is a plus too.
Very good suggestions. A gift card is also never out of style - at least in my opinion. As long as you know the stores they use. And as long as they don't ALSO get you a gift card.. I've actually had that, and it was pretty awkward because one of us was clearly spending less than the other person, LOL.
I feel like Dice Forge doesn't get NEARLY as much love as it should! Such a fun game and probably the best production I've ever seen for the price! Have you played the expansions? Honestly I felt like they made the game a little too clunky... Thank you for the kind words!--That really means a lot! 😊
@@BoardGameCasualChannel I have not played the expansions. I also find the price just right or better than expected on it for the production value. I have a self made dice tower I made with plans on the internet and it gets thorough use with the game.
I’m new to your content, but take a look at some of the controversy regarding broken token if you haven’t already. Might be worth considering if you’d suggest their products after a little research.
This is SUCH a great idea!! (Especially if they match the game theme in some way.) I can't stand when stock game bags are so small or so stiff that they're tough to reach into or shuffle well! (Sometimes the draw strings don't work all that well at sealing, either.) Great suggestion!!
Not directly a gaming thing - but if the person you’re buying for is a sci-fi fan as well as a boardgamer, then Player of Games by Iain M Banks is a great read.
Man, I wish I had seen this sooner before buying a Christmas gift for my board game loving brother. Oh well, maybe I'll save this for his birthday! Lol
Regarding the plastic topic... I think it's great that you're considering environmental aspects! However, unless have to purchase multiple plastic components during the lifetime of one metal component, my gut tells me that plastic is still more environmentally friendly than metal. Much like tote bags only make sense once you would have used a couple dozen or hundred plastic bags instead. Some great ideas regardless, thanks!
It's certainly possible, but ultimately for me, at least I know the metal will eventually decompose and go back into the earth... and especially with the new worries about microplastics getting into our bloodstream and whatnot... 😔
This is a bit random, but as soon as the video started and I saw just the hands, I had an immediate flashback to a tv show from the late 60s or early 70s. It was a guy doing magic tricks and then showing how they were done. Does anyone else remember it? I'd forgotten it even existed until I saw the start of this video, and now I think it’s going to haunt me LOL
Yeah! I first saw those lamps at a restaurant (they’re even smaller than they look in the pics), and I immediately thought how perfect they’d be for gaming! 😎
No! No! No! More zip lock baggies. I have an over full gallon sized ziplock bag filled with bags that I have gotten with every game I've ever purchased! We don't need more zip lock bags.😭
I have yet to pull the trigger on a specific brand, but if you search "led table lamps" on Amazon, you'll see a bunch of different brands/models popup: www.amazon.com/s?k=led+table+lamps&crid=3A156N578X2F3&sprefix=led+table+lamps%2Caps%2C269&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Let me know which ones you choose, and if you end up liking them! 🙂
That's a good suggestion! Although I'd try to make sure they're into digital board gaming... Speaking for me personally, I really only play physical board games...
Some tips: Please don't buy zip bags unless you are certain the gamers wants them. I know that I have several hundred on them as they tend to multiple. Also, always roll casino dice on a surface that you don't mind getting little dents from the corners on. My wood table looks like it has been through a war. But deluxe dice bags that stand up are great. You can get them personalized and they are useful for any game that call for a bag! And I love my set of 3 card trays that are marked "Draw", "Discard" and "Vote." They were originally for my social deductions but have made their way into some other games, too. Both these items can be crafted! Sew the bags and add some custom embroidery. The trays can be made from Dollar Store small wood trays, painted any way you want.
I feel like a lot of these ideas are the same and run into the issue you presented at the first. Cant buy inserts, specific pieces for a game without already knowing the player, what they already own and what they need. I like some of these ideas still though.
You know, I debated about putting card sleeves on the list, but since I personally don't like sleeves, I left them off... 😅 Glad you mentioned them for others though!
A gift I've been giving my son the last few years is tickets to our local gaming convention. It's a great way to expose him to new games, revisit old classics, and there's always plenty of vendors for him to buy something he likes.
That's an AWESOME gift!! Great suggestion!
Thank you for using less plastic and recommending it. you just earned yourself a sub for life.
Thanks man, I appreciate that! Single-use plastic is definitely an issue.
@BoardGameCasualChannel speaking of have you thought of doing a video around sustainability? Like games that excel in not using plastic or upgrade components to non plastic variants that improve the game? Or do you know of a video that has this perspective?
@ That’s a great suggestion. I’ve seen Stonemaier Games making big strides to use less plastic for example. I should definitely think about trying to make a video around that. (FWIW, one of the things I really like about having Harbor Loot as a partner is how they consciously use re-purposed or paper-based fill in their shipments. I talk about it in some of the unboxing videos. 👍)
A 5 x 5 piece of thick felt, charcoal color, makes a great tablecloth, that they haven't thought of, guaranteed. I carry one everywhere I play, and it makes card games so much better.
Can't go wrong with fabric pouches, lots of different styles to choose from.
Decorative fuax book boxes could be a good ideas to store more items out of sight.
I keep a set of chunky casino dice from the Flamingo as our first player dice. I gave a set to all my gaming friends as presents one year.
These are all great ideas! Gaming themed or related artwork is a plus too.
That’s awesome! Casino dice really are a great gift!
Game art is a great suggestion too
Very good suggestions. A gift card is also never out of style - at least in my opinion. As long as you know the stores they use. And as long as they don't ALSO get you a gift card.. I've actually had that, and it was pretty awkward because one of us was clearly spending less than the other person, LOL.
Heh, yeah-this risk of trading gift cards of unequal values always makes me nervous to go down that route… 😅
Very good video. I saw Scythe and Dice Forge in your collection. Love those games.
I feel like Dice Forge doesn't get NEARLY as much love as it should! Such a fun game and probably the best production I've ever seen for the price!
Have you played the expansions? Honestly I felt like they made the game a little too clunky...
Thank you for the kind words!--That really means a lot! 😊
@@BoardGameCasualChannel I have not played the expansions. I also find the price just right or better than expected on it for the production value. I have a self made dice tower I made with plans on the internet and it gets thorough use with the game.
I’m new to your content, but take a look at some of the controversy regarding broken token if you haven’t already. Might be worth considering if you’d suggest their products after a little research.
Nice cloth bags, so many are so small you can't get your hand in. The old bags can serve duty as component bags.
This is SUCH a great idea!! (Especially if they match the game theme in some way.) I can't stand when stock game bags are so small or so stiff that they're tough to reach into or shuffle well! (Sometimes the draw strings don't work all that well at sealing, either.)
Great suggestion!!
Not directly a gaming thing - but if the person you’re buying for is a sci-fi fan as well as a boardgamer, then Player of Games by Iain M Banks is a great read.
Man, I wish I had seen this sooner before buying a Christmas gift for my board game loving brother. Oh well, maybe I'll save this for his birthday! Lol
There's lots of cool stuff from Maths Gear.
Most not game related, but there are are a lot of cool gift ideas.
Awesome list!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well!
I love the idea of those "who goes first" dice! I may need to get myself a set!
They’re really great! You can roll them before everyone takes a seat, and they’ll dictate where to sit.
Great idea on neoprene game mat!
Regarding the plastic topic... I think it's great that you're considering environmental aspects! However, unless have to purchase multiple plastic components during the lifetime of one metal component, my gut tells me that plastic is still more environmentally friendly than metal. Much like tote bags only make sense once you would have used a couple dozen or hundred plastic bags instead.
Some great ideas regardless, thanks!
It's certainly possible, but ultimately for me, at least I know the metal will eventually decompose and go back into the earth... and especially with the new worries about microplastics getting into our bloodstream and whatnot... 😔
This is a bit random, but as soon as the video started and I saw just the hands, I had an immediate flashback to a tv show from the late 60s or early 70s. It was a guy doing magic tricks and then showing how they were done. Does anyone else remember it? I'd forgotten it even existed until I saw the start of this video, and now I think it’s going to haunt me LOL
🤣🤣
Expressive hands. Subbed
Great list! Love that lamp!
Yeah! I first saw those lamps at a restaurant (they’re even smaller than they look in the pics), and I immediately thought how perfect they’d be for gaming! 😎
It‘s amazing to whatch the whole video without sound. Nice moves.
🤣 Heh, I don't whether to commend you or apologize 😅
@ nah its fine, its just funny to watch hands talk
No! No! No! More zip lock baggies. I have an over full gallon sized ziplock bag filled with bags that I have gotten with every game I've ever purchased! We don't need more zip lock bags.😭
Yeah, I'm definitely shifting more towards metal containers instead. But nothing's worse than being short when you don't have enough.
Is there a link for where to get the really small footprint table lamps?
I have yet to pull the trigger on a specific brand, but if you search "led table lamps" on Amazon, you'll see a bunch of different brands/models popup: www.amazon.com/s?k=led+table+lamps&crid=3A156N578X2F3&sprefix=led+table+lamps%2Caps%2C269&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Let me know which ones you choose, and if you end up liking them! 🙂
Great list! A premium subscription to BGA would be my suggestion!
That's a good suggestion! Although I'd try to make sure they're into digital board gaming... Speaking for me personally, I really only play physical board games...
Some tips: Please don't buy zip bags unless you are certain the gamers wants them. I know that I have several hundred on them as they tend to multiple.
Also, always roll casino dice on a surface that you don't mind getting little dents from the corners on. My wood table looks like it has been through a war.
But deluxe dice bags that stand up are great. You can get them personalized and they are useful for any game that call for a bag! And I love my set of 3 card trays that are marked "Draw", "Discard" and "Vote." They were originally for my social deductions but have made their way into some other games, too. Both these items can be crafted! Sew the bags and add some custom embroidery. The trays can be made from Dollar Store small wood trays, painted any way you want.
This is great list
Hey thanks! That means a lot to me. Glad you liked it! 😊
I feel like a lot of these ideas are the same and run into the issue you presented at the first. Cant buy inserts, specific pieces for a game without already knowing the player, what they already own and what they need.
I like some of these ideas still though.
Check #8-onward. #1-7 are if you can at least find out a few of the games they like. #8-20 are more universal ideas that are game-agnostic. 😎👍
Card sleeves
You know, I debated about putting card sleeves on the list, but since I personally don't like sleeves, I left them off... 😅 Glad you mentioned them for others though!
#21 Generic Card trays / Card holders
Great suggestion!