by Gamers can be some of the easiest people to buy gifts for, and some of the most difficult. On one hand, because tabletop gaming has so many accessories, companion materials and even games themselves, there are lots of simple and obvious choices available. However, some gamers can also be picky or have specific niche interests. The more you know about their particular tabletop preferences, the better equipped you’ll be to choose the perfect gift for the tabletop gamer in your life.
So if you’re looking for some ideas and inspiration, check out the potential gifts below. Most tabletop gamers would be glad to have any of them, and several categories provide plenty of choice so you can get the exact thing they’ll love.
Dice Tower & Tray
Rolling dice is the the primary action of most table top games, so why not roll in style with an awesome dice tower or tray? For serious gamers, some kind of dice tray at the minimum is a basic necessity. These prevent your dice from rolling off the table or onto some papers, leaving you in an awkward situation of whether you can count that tilted die that looks like it’s practically almost a natural 20. But you don’t have to worry about dice mishaps when you’ve got a dice tray, and a dice tower helps ensure a good randomized roll. Plus doesn’t it look cool?
Felt-lined trays are a great pick since the felt adds an air of class while also dampening the dice rolling sound. There are a variety of basic dice trays and towers available, and you’re sure to find one if the perfect color to complement your D&D character. (Or why not collect them all?)
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Tabletop Miniature Figurines
Avid gamers can never have too many miniatures. These little guys and gals represent all manners of creatures within the games they play, and can represent the players themselves. Whether they’re playing a story-driven tabletop RPG like Dungeons & Dragons, or even a typical board game, special miniatures can take things to a whole new level.
You can buy sets of miniatures ready to go for specific fantasy settings, such as Heroes and Monsters. While a lot of miniatures come unpainted, because part of the fun is painting them to match your needs, you can buy painted sets of miniatures too. While painting is extra work that not every gamer necessarily wants to undertake, I think unpainted is the best choice because it gives the player the option to paint them if they choose, and unpainted miniatures can still work perfectly fine for their purpose too.
And here’s a helpful trick. You can also use LEGO minifigures for tabletop gaming! If your gift recipient happens to like LEGO, then buying them a set of LEGO minifigures is like a two-for-one. LEGO has even teamed up with the makers of Dungeons & Dragons to release a set of minifigures based on the property, but they’re already sold out on LEGO.com, so local retailers or Amazon would be your best bet. Fortunately new LEGO minifigures series come out all the time, so you can always grab one and with interchangeable parts it’s easy to build the perfect minifigure for your tabletop needs.
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Stickers & Merch
Hardcore tabletop gamers like to show off their enthusiasm for the games they play, so they’ll love a variety of merchandise that can decorate their room (or themselves) even though it’s stuff that won’t contribute directly to gameplay. Posters, stickers and t-shirts are all easy and great choices.
When it comes to picking out the right merch, you’ll need to know your recipient’s preferences. If they’re broadly into fantasy RPGs and Dungeons & Dragons, then anything from a Beholder t-shirt to a “Roll for Initiative” poster could work. But if their interests are more niche, aim to find something that speaks to them. Do they roleplay as a rogue? Get them a t-shirt specifically about living that Rogue life.
Sticker packs are also a great choice because they usually come with a ton of variety.
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Tableware & Accessories
When you’re tabletop gaming, you’re spending a lot of time at a tabletop. So getting accessories specifically to improve your own quality of life sitting there at the table for hour sand hours is a no-brainer!
Badass goblets are always a good idea for something that is both functional and cool. There are lots of great cups and mugs to choose from to let your loved one drink in style during their epic play sessions.
When you’re playing a game for hours and hours, snacks are a must. So why not get them a tiered and rotating snack tray?
With all the drinking and snacking going on, it’s always a good idea to have something to protect the table from stains. Coasters and placemats work great for that, and can add some extra flair when they have cool designs. You could even get a set of dice coasters that not only hold your drink but can hold a few dice as well!
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Tabletop RPG Gaming Table
Now if you really, really like the person and have a lot of money to drop on a gift, then this one is sure to impress. A gaming table specifically designed for playing tabletop RPGs is one of the coolest and most practical gifts a gamer could get. However, they can be pricey. Sure you can buy a basic “card gaming table” for less than $200, but quality gaming tables built for tabletop RPGs are much more than that.
This really cool coffee table is $500 and comes with removable panels to convert it from a typical wooden coffee table to an RPG-ready arena. Of course, you can also find specialty and custom designed tables too, but expect to pay quite a bit of gold for those!
