Gifts for board game and puzzle fans under $50

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

A small gift for a card player who likes illustrated decks.

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.

A small keepsake puzzle for a dinosaur or fossil fan; quick to finish and nice to redo.

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.

For a reader who likes a cozy puzzle for winter evenings.

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

For a family or couple who play cards at the cabin or campsite and want a set that works outdoors.

A calm, easy-to-teach game for couples and families who enjoy puzzles.

A good bridge into strategy games for a young child.

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.

For a cat person who likes a holiday puzzle on the table through December.

A family that does a puzzle over the holidays.

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

For a hiker or BC fan who enjoys bright, detailed puzzles.

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

For a couple or grandparent who plays cards and wants a good-looking set.

A clever party game for friends who liked Codenames.

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.