Gifts for board game and puzzle fans under $50

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

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

A good bridge into strategy games for a young child.

A clever party game for friends who liked Codenames.

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

A first board game for a young football fan.

Larger pieces suit a grandparent whose eyesight or hands make 1000-piece puzzles frustrating.

Works for mixed-age family gatherings at Christmas.

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

A small, well-made gift for a card player or host who keeps a deck on the table.

A light-hearted table project for a golf-loving grandpa.

A stocking gift for a kid who wants to learn to solve the cube.

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

Cheap, sturdy and good for pre-schoolers.

A good pick for a teen who already plays the card game.

An inexpensive first strategy game for preschool and early school ages.

A strong game-night gift for couples.

Suits families who want a real strategy game a six-year-old can play.

A small box that fits a stocking and gets a group arguing quickly.

Fits a family wanting a game that parents and young kids enjoy together.

Loud, quick fun for kids and their parents.

A lower-commitment puzzle that can be finished over a weekend.

Turns a family get-together into a quiz night without any setup.