The holidays are upon us, and whether you’re shopping for a seasoned strategist or a casual card flipper, board game accessories make excellent gifts. They’re practical, fun, and tailored to a wide range of games.
Here's a festive guide to some of the best board game accessories available from Asmodee, perfect for slipping into stockings.
1. Card binders and pocket pages: For the organised collector
If you know someone who loves trading card games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, or Yu-Gi-Oh!, binders and pocket pages are an essential gift.
What are board game binders and pocket pages?
These accessories help keep their prized collections safe, organized, and ready for display or play.
The Gamegenic Prime Album series
The Gamegenic Prime Album series offers top-notch options with reinforced stitching and a variety of vibrant colours to appeal to any personality. Add this to a pack of resilient pocket pages, and you have a present that any collector will treasure all year long.
View our board game pocket pages and binders here.
2. Dice for board games and dice accessories: Roll into fun
No list of stocking fillers is complete without a dice, the tabletop and role-playing game staple.
Types of board game dice
From standard polyhedral sets to speciality metal dice, there's something for every kind of gamer. Consider festive-themed dice sets or glow-in-the-dark variants for an added touch of magic.
Gamegenic board game dice
Complement the dice with a stylish dice bag or rolling tray. Gamegenic has sleek and functional options that will keep dice safe while adding some flair to the table.
Explore what board game dice Asmodee has to offer.
3. Card deck box and storage solutions: Stylish and practical
Deck boxes are the best way to transport and store card game decks for card game lovers.
Deck box options
From small plastic holders to more luxurious leatherette cases, like the Gamegenic series Sidekick. To those that have big collections and want to store several decks, tokens, and dice with the aid of the storage box called Dungeon 1100+.
See what card deck boxes we have to offer.
What are card deck boxes?
Deck boxes not only provide functionality but also a stylish accessory to showcase a player's personality.
4. Card deck Sleeves: Preserve and protect
Deck sleeves are an affordable, vital accessory to stop cards from getting worn out.
Gamegenic festive card sleeves
Gamegenic does clear sleeves, bold matte designs, and even festive colours like red and green.
Gamegenic sustainable card sleeves
For the environmentally conscious gamer, Value Pack Standard Sleeves by Gamegenic is the budget-friendly, eco-conscious option.
Find out what other card deck sleeves are available.
5. Card game playmats: Upgrade your card game
Playmats improve every card game with their smooth surface for ease in shuffling and laying down cards. They also protect the cards against dirt and spills, making this gift practical as well as pleasing to the eye.
Types of card playmats
Select from custom designs featuring popular game art, colourful options or minimalist mats that can be appropriate at any time.
Christmas card game playmats
For added festive cheer, look for holiday-themed playmats featuring snowy landscapes or twinkling stars.
Look at our card playmat range here.
6. Token holders and organisers: Tame the chaos
Board gamers know the frustration of scattered tokens and board game dice. Token holders are a small but mighty accessory that keeps components neatly organised.
Products like Gamegenic's Token Silo or Token Keep provide compact and versatile storage solutions.
These are ideal for games with lots of components, like Catan or Arkham Horror.
Slip one into a stocking, and you’re giving the gift of order and convenience.
7. Curated Accessory Bundles: Ready-to-Gift Options
Asmodee runs a holiday collection of deck sleeves, dice, and playmats.
Pre-bundled like this, it takes the guesswork out of gift-buying and ensures your recipient gets a good balance between useful and fun items.
Check out Asmodee's holiday sales for special board and card game accessory bundles that add style to functionality to board game nights.
8. Gaming accessories and miniatures: Small yet mighty
Some little touches can sometimes make a big difference in the game:
- Card Shufflers: Great for large gaming sessions where the need to shuffle the cards regularly is required, all within seconds and with consistency.
- Score pads: For those games where manually keeping tabs on your points is half the fun, such as in Yahtzee or Ticket to Ride.
- Game organisers: Make players happy with custom inserts to keep everything in its place in popular games like Gloomhaven.
- Miniature paint sets: These are great gifts for gamers who enjoy games such as Warhammer or Dungeons & Dragons.
These are tools that most people don't think about but are extremely helpful and welcome amongst gamers.
Can’t decide which board game accessories to gift?
When choosing board and card game accessories, consider the recipient’s favourite games and gaming style. Are they collectors, strategists, or casual players? Personalised gifts, such as deck sleeves in their favourite colour or a playmat featuring their favourite game, can add an extra touch of thoughtfulness.
If you’re unsure, versatile accessories like token holders, dice bags, and card sleeves are universally appreciated and easy to pair with any game.
Card and board game accessories in the UK: The gift that keeps on giving
Board game accessories are not mere afterthought add-ons but game-enhancing tools, investment-protecting devices, and bringers of joy to any game session.
This holiday season, fill those stockings with practical, stylish, and fun accessories that any gamer will love.
From the fancy deck box to the playful playmat, or even the more creative paint set, Asmodee has a wide range of accessories that can be purchased at your local game store.
