It’s dark outside early, and the candles are lit indoors. This is the season for sitting around the table with friends or family, a cup of tea or a glass of wine within reach, and playing a game together. Looking for a holiday present that won’t end up in a drawer? A game is a winning choice.
In this blog we line up our favourite games from Pimpelmees, Pepa Lani and Kitsch Kitchen. From memory to mini card games and from affirmation cards to clever gift ideas: you’ll find something fun for everyone on your list.
Why a game makes a great present this year
- For everyone on your list. Whether it’s for your best friend, a colleague or your mother-in-law, a game is almost always a hit. You don’t need to know someone inside out. A game also makes a great housewarming gift: the perfect way to celebrate the first cosy evening in a new home together.
- Easy to wrap. A game is compact, so it fits in a stocking, a shoe or your bag. It also makes a lovely little extra next to a bigger present.
- Together instead of scrolling. A game gets the phones off the table and makes room for real quality time.
- A treat to look at. Our games are designed with the same love of colour as the rest of our collection. You’ll happily leave them out on the coffee table.
Memory: who remembers the most?
You may have played memory as a child with your parents or grandparents. Kitsch Kitchen gives this timeless game a fresh look with the Kitsch Royale collection: bold drawings, bright colours and a good dose of humour. It’s so easy to learn that children, parents and grandparents can all join in straight away.
There are two designs:
Affirmation cards: a positive thought every day
A present doesn’t always have to be about winning or losing. Affirmation cards are made for taking a moment for yourself. In the rush of the holidays, that can be a very welcome pause.
How does it work?
Each card carries a short, encouraging sentence: an affirmation. Reading it or saying it out loud helps you pause on what’s going well and on how you’d like to feel. Drawing a card takes just a few seconds, yet it can give your day a slightly different colour.
Ideas to get started
- Draw a card with your morning coffee and carry that thought with you all day.
- Let chance decide or pick the card that speaks to you most, and read it out loud.
- Prop your card of the day against the bathroom mirror or on your desk, so you see it more often.
- Got a nerve-racking appointment or a tricky task coming up? Grab a card beforehand for an extra boost.
At Pimpelmees, the affirmation cards come from the Marigold collection, in warm, earthy tones. They match the idea behind the brand perfectly: happiness is often found in the little things.
Prefer a touch of mystery? Then the Kitsch Kitchen affirmation cards from the Kitsch Royale collection are for you.
Lovely to combine: give the cards together with a bullet journal. It’s the place to write down goals, keep track of what you’re grateful for and save special memories. Together they make a truly thoughtful present.
Mini card games: big fun in a small box
These card games are so small you can take them anywhere: camping, on the train or to a café terrace. They also fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking or in a shoe for Sinterklaas.
From Pepa Lani there are two cheerful versions from the Flower collection:
Kitsch Kitchen has two in Kitsch Royale style:
Card games for cosy game nights
Rummy, crazy eights or a quiet game of solitaire? With a beautiful deck on the table, every round feels a little more festive. And when nobody’s playing, it’s simply a cheerful accent in your home.
Pick the design that suits you:
- Pimpelmees, warm and natural: Card game Terra and Card game Clay
- Pepa Lani, cheerful and colourful: Card game happy stripes and Card game flowerbomb
- Kitsch Kitchen, bold and playful: Card game Mystic Fortune Hand and Card game Charly
How to turn it into a complete gift set
Want to give a little more than just a game? Put together your own gift set. A card game with a colourful candle holder and a candle instantly sets the mood for game night. Add a notebook to keep track of the scores. Pop everything into a paper gift bag and your present is ready.
Here’s to cosy winter evenings
Browse all card games in our webshop, or get inspired by the collections of Pimpelmees, Pepa Lani and Kitsch Kitchen. Have fun playing!