2015 gamer gift suggestions for the holidays
By the time you read this, Hanukkah will have passed, but Christmas and Kwanzaa and other holidays are still more than a week away, which means there is still time to purchase presents for your favorite tabletop role players and other gamers. But what to get your friends? Rulebooks and dice are the easy answer, but likely your pals will already have those. If you want to get them a different type of present, check out some possibilities below.
Something chocolate this way rolls
Your gaming pals might have all the dice they need for slaying orcs, but do they have dice that can kill that craving for chocolate? Whether they are fans of milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate, your role players’ stomachs will surely rumble once they get a look at these sweet treats from Dice Candies. There are other companies out there making chocolate dice, but Dice Candies focuses upon gaming dice for gamers, and they have a swell product to boot. They also make custom chocolates, in case you want something truly unique.
Roll again, and again, and again, and …
Speaking of sweets, have you ever wanted to make a dice-shaped cake? Maybe even a Nat 20? If so, the D20 Critical Hit Mini Cake Pan might be something you would want, that is if you can’t find it in yourself to buy it for someone else this holiday season. Each of these molds makes four small, three-inch cakes, just the right size for handing out at your next gaming session.
Show your cards, pardner
Let us not forget those who love Magic The Gathering. The 2015 gift box is now available, and not only is it a nifty package itself than can hold more than 2,000 cards, but it includes five Battle of Zendikar booster packs, 20 Battle of Zendikar Basic Lands, and more. If you or someone you know has been collecting these annual holiday boxes, now is the time to buy the 2015 set before they are all gone and you have spend all your time and money on eBay (no offense, eBay).
Sharp, pointy things
Everybody loves swords, right? Okay, maybe not everybody, but most gamers tend to share a fondness for the weapons of yesteryear. If you should go sword shopping for a loved one, price can be a factor, as some of these blades can be quite expensive, but it all depends upon what you or your friends plan on doing with the sword, whether it will be a collectible to hang on the wall, a sparring weapon for Medieval martial arts, or a battle-ready blade for when the zombies come. For beginners, take a look at Museum Replicas and Renstore.com, where you can find not only swords, but plenty of other weapons, trinkets, armor, costumes, clothing and more. Those interested in some of the finest modern-made swords available, look no further than Albion. If you seek antique weapons, check out FaganArms and Easton Antique Arms. Admittedly, there might not be enough time for special and custom orders to arrive, but regular orders might be able to make it to you still, and there’s always next year and birthdays.
Get your Nerd on!
Last but far from least, don’t forget to check out the offerings right here at Nerdarchy. Head over to The Nerdarchy Store and peruse everything available for your fellow party members, from hoodies to T-shirts to caps, coffee mugs, flip-flops and even thongs. Yes, I said “thongs!” Help your friends show their Nerd pride with a little something from Nerdarchy. And if you’re wanting something you can actually play, there’s always The Krinch Who Stole Father Winter’s Day, an adventure pdf for a Level 3 to 4 adventuring party.
So, there are some suggestions for your 2015 gift shopping. Plenty of other possibilities exist, so please, if you’ve come upon a great present, let us know about it in the comments.
Until next time, Stay Nerdy!
Ryan Friant
December 17, 2015 at 1:52 amMy favorite part of this article is the mention of the Nerdarchy thong! I'm a big proponent.
tyjohnston
December 17, 2015 at 5:58 amHmm. Maybe there needs to be a Nerdarchy beefcake calendar.
Ryan Friant
December 20, 2015 at 3:06 pmTy my man, you just may be on to something! 😉