{"id":18245,"date":"2023-12-15T11:25:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/?p=18245"},"modified":"2023-12-15T11:25:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:25:12","slug":"article-last-minute-shopping-tips-and-game-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/article-last-minute-shopping-tips-and-game-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Tips and Tabletop Games That Make Perfect Gifts!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last-minute gift shopping can be\u2026 anxiety provoking<\/s> exciting. But, with a little planning and creativity, finding thoughtful and meaningful presents on the run doesn\u2019t have to be too stressful. Here are five tips and five gift ideas to make your last-minute shopping experience a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Last-Minute Shopping Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Make a list of people you still need to buy gifts for<\/strong> (a short pencil is better than a long memory \ud83d\ude09). Note their interests, hobbies, or any hints they may have dropped.
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  2. Consider gift cards.<\/strong> Do they have a special hobby, or enjoy dining out? Gift cards are versatile options that suit a variety of interests. Do they love games but not sure which one to get? Most board game stores offer gift cards too!
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  3. Check local stores.<\/strong> You\u2019ll get personalized service, with less foot traffic and you\u2019ll be supporting a local business.
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  4. Don\u2019t overthink it.<\/strong> Sometimes simple, thoughtful gifts are the most appreciated. Scented candles, cozy accessories, simple picture frames, or accessories make great last-minute gifts.
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  5. Take off some of the pressure.<\/strong> It\u2019s the thought and the time you spend with loved ones over the holidays that counts. The gifts are just the icing.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    5 Great Games for Last-Minute Gift-Giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Rory’s Story Cubes<\/a>
    Age: 6+ \/ Players: 1 \u2013 12 \/ Duration: <15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A game where the imagination has no limits, in this little box you\u2019ll find a perfect last-minute gift or stocking stuffer! Roll the cubes see what images they reveal and use your creativity to create epic adventures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Skull<\/a>
    Age: 10+ \/ Players: 3 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: 15 \u2013 30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Great for parties, Skull<\/a> <\/em>is a quick and tense game of bluffing that subtly mixes risk-taking and tactical decisions. With its simple rules, original and beautiful design, as well as fun-filled gameplay, Skull<\/a><\/em> makes a great hostess gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Number<\/a>
    Age: 8+ \/ Players: 3 \u2013 5 \/ Duration: <15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    The Number<\/a><\/em> packs a lot in its small box. An expert mix of mechanics: bluffing, risk-taking, and also guessing, The Number<\/a><\/em> is quick and easy, strategic and smart! It makes a great last-minute gift or stocking stuffer for party game fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Cortex Challenge<\/a>
    Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2 \u2013 6 \/ Duration: <15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Like a party for your brain, Cortex Challenge<\/a><\/em> is an exciting card game, that induces family fun, as it tests memory, cognition, and sensory perception. A great gift for the smarty pants on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Splendor Duel<\/a>
    Age: 10+ \/ Players: 2 \/ Duration: 30 \u2013 45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Another great stocking stuffer, Splendor Duel<\/a><\/em> is a revamped version of the hit game Splendor<\/em><\/a>, specifically designed for two players. Choose your gemstones and cards wisely, but don\u2019t forget to watch your opponent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Click here<\/a> to find these and other great gift ideas at a retailer near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Happy last-minute shopping!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    With a bit of planning and creativity, you can still find thoughtful and meaningful gifts for everyone on your last-minute shopping list. Here are some of our top tips and game ideas to get you through the crunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":18246,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1009,874,1010,1071,1019,1077,1078,1020,1005],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family","category-games","category-kids","category-rorys-story-cubes-2","category-seasonal-favorites-2","category-skull-2","category-splendor-2","category-top-ten","category-whos-playing"],"acf":[],"featuredImageSourceUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.svc.asmodee.net\/production-asmodeeca\/uploads\/image-converter\/2023\/12\/2023_12_15-LAST_MINUTE_GIFT-1024x614.webp","productImageSourceUrl":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18245"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18260,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18245\/revisions\/18260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}