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Do you have a video game enthusiast in your life? Do you think they need to spend a little less time in front of a gaming screen? Check out these board games to gift them with that may be more their speed than the traditional games!
Board Game Gift Ideas for Gamers
Monopoly Street Fighter
This game will give your favorite gamer the thrill of making deals and taking risks, as they take control of locations associated with some iconic characters. It will keep their blood pumping and their heart pounding as they fight for locations and make deals.
Civilization: The Board Game
The Civilization board game allows the player(s) to lead one of six historic civilizations to the top, while choosing from four different methods of conquering other lands or becoming more efficient and independent!
Game of Thrones: The Board Game
Game of Thrones: The Board Game will be especially attractive to those that love the game, although the format might require them to make a bit of an adjustment. You never know, they may fall as much in love with the board game as they have with the video game!
Resident Evil Deck Building Game
The deck building game for Resident Evil contains a whopping 240 cards and can include anywhere from two to four players. Those who love the video game will assuredly enjoy playing this game as well.
XCOM: The Board Game
This advanced board game for XCOM actually has an app to help get the game started, and then the players can assume roles and start coordinating with one another to fight the alien invasion.
The Witcher Adventure Game
As a dark fantasy universe game, your gamer will find this board game engaging and exciting as they fight monsters!
Assassin’s Creed Arena Board Game
Those playing the Assassin’s Creed Arena board game will take on the role of assassin so that they can seek out their targets and collect treasure in Constantinople.
Gears of War: The Board Game
This shooter game is surely to be a popular one around fans of Gears of War or other shooting video games. There are cards, plastic figures, and tokens giving many different tactical options to win the game.
Risk: StarCraft Collector’s Edition
Anyone who plays StarCraft on a regular basis is likely to enjoy this Risk: StarCraft Collector’s Edition game. They will battle to gain control of one of three factions from the video game which makes it that much more exciting!
Street Fighter Deck Building Game
Another deck building game, but this time for the Street Fighter lovers. It is based on the classic arcade game and involves taking on the roles of the characters from the game and collecting more powerful cards as you play.
Monopoly: World of Warcraft Collector’s Edition
Monopoly is a classic game that everyone loves, or loves to hate. This version is a World of WarCraft Collector’s Edition for those who love or enjoy playing the video game version. They will enjoy the thrill of gaining towns and cities in their quests!
Doom The Board Game
Doom the Board Game is another shooter game, which is both nerve-wracking and exciting to play as they adapt to battle conditions throughout the game.
Chutes and Ladders: Angry Birds Edition
If you have a young gamer in your life or simply who loves Angry Birds, they might find this Chutes and Ladders: Angry Birds Edition will certainly give them a thrill of excitement and fun!
Risk: Plants Vs. Zombies
Is there someone in your life who just loves the Plants Vs. Zombies game? They just might be drawn to this Risk game centered around the video game!
Words with Friends Classic Board Game
While not a video game, Words with Friends is something that a lot of people play on their phones and computers. This game is like a combination of the phone app and the game Scrabble. Get that person who loves playing around with words in on this awesome board game!
Battleship: Star Wars Edition
Battleship is an awesome game full of strategies and attacks, just like a video game. This one is themed around Star Wars which can make it fun for fans of the movies too!
Dark Souls: The Board Game
This dungeon crawl board game is centered around defeating enemies before the ultimate battle with the “boss.” Similar to the video game and others like it, it is a constant fight and push to finish, with everything at risk!
Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness Board Game
Those who are a fan of Tomb Raider will enjoy this board game, focused on the game and Lara Croft and her battles.
Halo Interactive Strategy Game
Halo is a very popular video game, so you must know someone who enjoys playing it! Be sure to get them this board game so they can enjoy it away from the screen as well.
Portal The Uncooperative Board Game
This board game was designed by the makers of Portal and Portal 2, so it’s sure to be a hit with those who enjoy the fun and fast-paced video games!
Too much time in front of a video game screen can be bad for your loved ones health, and these board games based on ones they play often can be a great alternative and get them involved in face-to-face interaction as well!
