Gifts for board game and puzzle fans under $25

A cheap classic stocking stuffer for a teen who likes puzzles.

A short wooden puzzle a grandparent can do in an afternoon or share with a grandchild, then stand on a shelf.

A screen-free fiddle puzzle that works for a kid's stocking or a coworker's desk.

Bigger numbers and suits make card nights easier for a grandparent with tired eyes, without changing the card size.

A mid-sized bird puzzle for a grandparent who keeps a feeder and wants a few evenings of puzzling.

A small, travel-friendly game for families with younger children.

A cheap game night for one of the eight nights that works across ages, from kids to grandparents.

Large pieces are easier to see and handle, so it suits a grandparent who enjoys puzzles but finds 1000-piece sets fiddly.

Large pieces and a bird theme suit a grandparent who watches the feeder and likes an unhurried puzzle.

An easy-to-teach filler game for families and mixed-age groups.

A screen-free desk game for a coworker or friend who likes puzzles, and small enough for a Secret Santa limit.

A quick, noisy family game for kids and tweens who like speed and reaction games.

An easy Secret Santa pick that works with non-gamers and teens.

A quick card game that works for family nights and for friends who do not play heavier games; the tin survives being carried around.

A calm, screen-free gift for a four or five year old.

A first board game for a young football fan.

An easy under-$25 gift for a teen or student who plays D&D or other tabletop RPGs; players rarely have too many dice.

For a group that likes silly dexterity games at a party or family gathering; it plays in teams, so larger groups can join.

A toddler starting to throw and roll, with a game parents can join in.

Works for mixed-age family gatherings at Christmas.

A young train fan with a wooden railway, or a gift from a grandparent who remembers the HST.

A cozy winter gift for a puzzler, or an easy Secret Santa pick.

Cheap, sturdy and good for pre-schoolers.

For a relaxed holiday puzzle that finishes in an evening or two.