Gifts for gamers under $50

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A stocking gift for a Minecraft fan.

For someone who still has a Wii and rhythm games but whose old guitar has worn out.

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

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

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

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

For fans of the game or anyone who wants a quick, portable card game for game night.

For a coffee drinker who grew up on Pokémon and would keep the tin on the counter.

A quick family game for mixed ages that is easy to explain.

For a Minecraft fan whose controller, headset and games clutter the desk or TV stand.

For a Sonic fan's bedroom or gaming corner; a low-cost gift for kids and grown-up retro gamers.

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

For a group that likes low-skill, laugh-heavy party games where no one needs to draw well.

For an Xbox player whose desk or TV stand is cluttered with controllers, headsets and cables.

A fast, loud game for kids and adults together; rules take about five minutes to learn.

For families and groups who want a quick, cheerful game that scales to eight players.

For a Taskmaster fan or a group that likes puzzle-solving nights at home.

An easy family card game for a Mario fan, and cheap enough for a stocking.