TEG Gift Guide 2025
- Sarah Leahy
- Dec 12
- 3 min read
The Holidays are Here!
Not sure what to get for the nerds in your life? We're here to help! You can always stop by with questions, lists or general confusion and we'll help you figure it out, find it or make recommendations.
And if you really have no idea? Check out our Staff Picks:
Ian: Slay the Spire
"For anyone who loves turn based strategy, deck building and roguelike games - this is a fantastic adaptation of the wildly popular video game! It includes four characters to play with additional upgrades for each as well as rules for engaging in up to four player cooperative play!" Combat Patrol / Spearhead
"For new and experienced players alike, these boxes make a great jumping in point for the miriad of factions in Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar (respectively). You can use them as a starting point for a full army or just build and play them straight out of the box!"
Moog:
"Everything you need to start playing, rules guide, sleeves, dice, and it even comes with playsets of every card in the deck so you can tweak ratios as you build up your collection. These decks are very solid right out of the box and give you a great way to jump right into local play."
"A solid entry into the new SAge format and the cards are essentially free!"
"Relive 2005 by playing Halo BUT IN REAL LIFE, paint and play or just play!"
Travis:
"Get started with Jumpstart, mash two boosters together for an entry level experience."
"Or, get the Avatar Beginner Box for 10 half decks and a more involved tutorial process!"
"With the Kill Team Starter Set you get two easy to build, and ready to play Kill Teams along with terrain, and all the rules you need to play your first game in this smaller scale game in the 40K universe!"
Luke:
"Great for any TTRPG player wanting to expand their collection past D&D. It’s a roleplay focused narrative experience that still contains plenty of deep and engaging mechanics. The core set contains everything you need to play!"
Winter:
"Labubu? Labubu. Labubu!"
"You can't go wrong with booster packs. They're the perfect gift for any Pokemon fan, and the favorite of thousands of collectors. There's always a totally random chance for something great in them. The Pokemon on the front doesn't really matter, but the name of the set does! Different sets will have different themes and "chase cards"- that there's always a chance of pulling in every pack! Phantasmal Flames, Destined Rivals, and Mega Evolution are the three newest sets, while others like Paldean Fates are a bit older.
We also have tons of Korean booster packs, which might throw you off- but don't look away yet! You might be unable to read the cards, but it's all the same lovable characters from all the same English sets- and there's a higher chance of pulling rarer cards! If you're shopping for someone who collects less for monetary value and more for the artwork and the love of the game, this is an affordable and neat option that'll make them smile! Plus, there's a lot more sets to choose from!
Build & Battle Kits come with four booster packs, a ready-to-play deck, and a special promo card. It's the perfect gift for both collectors and players alike, and an affordable medium between smaller booster packs and much bigger booster boxes.
If you're shopping for a kiddo, it might be worth looking into card sleeves- to help protect their favorite cards (and the more expensive ones)! Dragon Shield sleeves are both tough and customizable with tons of different colors. Make sure to check for sizing Standard!"
Sarah:
Magic the Gathering: Avatar & Final Fantasy
"MtG Preconstructed Commander Decks, Scene Boxes and Bundles are a fast and fun way to get unique cards, ready to play decks or just really cool art to show off!"
"Dice are easy stocking stuffers for everyone who loves shiny things! Whether they're new to the collecting game or hardcore TTRPG players with a dragon level hoard, there's always new cool dice and dice accessories!"
Gift Cards & Mystery Board Games
"Still not sure? Stop by and grab a gift card or check out our Mystery Board Games!"
