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10 Elegant Game Sets to Gift This Holiday Season

From a limited edition Cluedo to a stylish Mahjong set to take on the go

By Alexandria Sillo
Cluedo board game setup on a glass table with dice and detective figures.
Cluedo. Photo: Salomé Rateau

What better way to keep the holidays entertaining than with a classic game night? Whether it’s a family tradition of poker after dinner or a newly learned game like Mahjong, these sets are perfect to pull out during the long winter nights ahead.

Backgammon board on a carpeted floor with dice and checkers, surrounded by a drink, snacks, and a lamp.
Addison Ross Backgammon Set. Photo: Courtesy of Addison Ross
Colorful backgammon set on a table with a vibrant pattern, surrounded by flowers, snacks, and a drink.
Addison Ross Backgammon Set. Photo: Courtesy of Addison Ross

1. Addison Ross Backgammon Set

Make a colorful splash on game night with the Addison Ross Backgammon Set, available in four stunning colorways, including, orange croc, tortoiseshell, and tartan and black chinoiserie.

Open black leather case with dice, gold pen, and Yatzy scorebook inside on white background
Smythson Yatzy Set. Photo: Courtesy of Smythson

2. Smythson Yatzy

Who says a cozy night at home has to be quiet? Put a little pizazz into your roll with this sleek Yatzy set by Smythson. Complete with dice, a pen, and a rule book, the neat and compact carrying case offers an on-the-go option for non-stop entertainment.

Board game with colorful pieces and cards laid out on a table, Cluedo game box in the background.
Cluedo. Photo: Salomé Rateau

3. Cluedo Palace Edition by Le Bristol and Hasbro

A true whodunnit classic, this exclusive, limited-edition Cluedo from Oetker Hotels’ Le Bristol Paris has players move through 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré to solve the mystery of what happened to Socrate, Le Bristol’s beloved Burmese cat.

Abstract art piece featuring several small golden frog sculptures on a white platform with colorful wavy lines.
L’Objet Haas Tic-Tac-Toe. Photo: Courtesy of L’Objet

4. L’Objet Haas Tic-Tac-Toe

Even the youngest of players will get enjoyment out of this colorful tic-tac-toe set from L’Objet and Haas Brothers. Crafted from mother-of-pearl shell with multi-colored shell accents and individually sculpted brass pieces, the loveable figures will have you setting and resetting the board for hours.

UNO card deck with artistic designs displayed on a pedestal in a gallery with a colorful abstract painting in the background.
UNO x MoMA. Photo: Courtesy of Mattel

5. UNO Canvas x MoMA Card Game

For the art lovers on your list, give a gift that both entertains and delights with the first-ever UNO Canvas x MoMA Edition. Six iconic artworks are reimagined on the playing cards, with two representing Wild Cards.

Luxury chess set with metallic and black pieces on a wooden board with storage drawers on both sides.
Ralph Lauren Sutton 5-in-1 Game Set. Photo: Courtesy of Ralph Lauren

6. Ralph Lauren Sutton 5-in-1 Game Set

The Sutton 5-in-1 Game set from Ralph Lauren is a staple in homes of all who receive it. The walnut-and-leather set opens to reveal playing cards, game pieces, and boards for chess, checkers, backgammon, and tic-tac-toe.

Luxury poker set with turquoise case, neatly arranged poker chips, dealer button, and playing cards inside.
Tiffany & Co. Poker Set. Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

7. Tiffany & Co. Poker Set

Few can resist the iconic Tiffany & Co. blue box at the holidays, and this poker set complete with two decks of playing cards, 100 chips, a dealer coin, and one key, means it’ll bring joy all year round. Set in a Tiffany & Co. blue gemstone-shaped carrying case, the set is inspired by the house’s ties to New York City and its legacy as a purveyor of exceptional diamonds.

Beige embossed jewelry box with intricate pattern and metallic clasp on a white background.
Dior Playing Cards. Photo: Courtesy of Dior.
Open beige Dior box containing two intricately designed card decks with architectural illustrations on the covers.
Dior Playing Cards. Photo: Courtesy of Dior

8. Dior Playing Cards

The options are endless with these elegant playing cards from Dior, inspired by Christian Dior’s own love of card games. Available in a pink embossed leather case, the cards are adorned with a design by Pietro Ruffo that features the façade of the iconic boutique at 30 Montaigne.

Wooden puzzle featuring interlocking abstract human figures in various poses, inspired by Keith Haring's art style.
Keith Haring Stacking Figures Game. Photo: Courtesy of MoMA

9. Keith Haring Stacking Figures

For those who need to feel art to understand it, the Keith Haring Stacking Figures is a thoughtful balancing game that even doubles as stylish decor. The 11 figures are based on the beloved Pop artist’s drawings, and are appropriate for players ages three and up.

Cream-colored crocodile-patterned leather box with zipper on white background.
Aerin Enzo Travel Mahjong Set. Photo: Courtesy of AERIN
Mahjong set in an open beige case, displaying tiles, racks, dice, and chips neatly organized in compartments.
Aerin Enzo Travel Mahjong Set. Photo: Courtesy of AERIN

10. Aerin Enzo Travel Mahjong Set

The stylish Enzo Travel Mahjong from Aerin is set in croc embossed Italian leather and holds 144 engraved tiles on white resin in its suede interior. Practical enough to stash inside a home desk, stylish enough to display on a coffee table, and compact enough to take on the go, this set makes for the perfect gift, no matter the level of Mahjong player.