BEAUTIFUL BOARD GAMES TO LEVEL UP YOUR NEXT GAME NIGHT

GOBLETS // COCKTAIL NAPKINS

Whether you’re heading home for the holidays (family time!) later this month or just looking for a fun way to spend a night in with friends, consider a game night. It’s an easy activity and sure thing when it comes to entertaining a crowd (note: especially when there are cocktails involved).

If you’re going to make the effort, why not go the extra mile and level up with a game that’s as nice to look at as it is to play. From designer dominoes and coffee-table-worthy puzzles to hand-painted backgammon sets and a show-stopping Monopoly set, games have never looked so good. Tip: a game – a good-looking one, that is – makes an excellent hostess gift.

Below, 16 gorgeous games to consider.

SEABORD BACKGAMMON BOARD SET

Whether you play backgammon or not, this hand-painted board is a beautiful addition to a coffee table.

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MARK CROSS TANGRAM GAME

Game night for one? Tangram! Crafted in the most luxurious leather and housed in an equally gorgeous box, this set is a design-worthy addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. It makes a great gift!

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LOULOU BAKER TEXAS PLAYING CARDS

When it comes to playing cards, there’s no need to go basic with Bicycle. From hand-painted themed sets to designer decks, there’s no shortage of unique options. These make great gifts because you can easily find a deck that suits (see what I did there?) the recipient’s style.

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PIECEWORK PUZZLES DISCO QUEEN PUZZLE

Spend a lazy Sunday (or the day after Thanksgiving) with this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Featuring a moody image of champagne glasses, this final result will put you in the mood for holiday parties to come – not to mention, a cocktail.

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MARK & GRAHAM DELUXE WOOD MONOPOLY SET

Crafted from gorgeous walnut wood and complete with luxurious little touches (think: gold foil accent cards), this special edition Monopoly set is a show-stopper. Bonus: you can customize it by adding a monogram or name to the side. This would make a great gift – and besides, who doesn’t love the feeling of buying a hotel on the Boardwalk?

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MARK & GRAHAM ACRYLIC RUMMIKUB SET

Rummikub is easily one of my favorite games. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend a lazy afternoon with friends. This acrylic box gives the game a good-looking home. Note: you can customize the top, making it a go-to gift.