Win the Holiday Gifting Season with These Elegant Game Sets

What better way to create a memorable evening on a cold winter night than gathering around a table to play a round of a favorite game with those you hold dearest? From design-forward backgammon boards to fashionable sets meant to be taken on the go, these games will please even those hardest to buy for.

The Enzo Travel Mahjong Set by Aerin Lauder

The Enzo Travel Mahjong Set holds 144 engraved tiles on white resin and includes two removable trays for ease of play, perfect for those who are always ready for a game no matter the setting. Crafted in croc-embossed Italian leather with a suede interior and zip closure, the case is easy to tuck into a carry-on while traveling or stunning enough to display on a coffee table at home.

Dalian II Chinese Chess Set by Hermès

This updated version of the Dalian game by Hermès was designed to closely resemble the traditional Xiang Qi, or Chinese chess game with pieces identified by Chinese characters. Thin maple rods are combined with mahogany squares to evoke two armies coming face to face. Once the round is over, the hand-sculpted pawns in mahogany and Swift calfskin can be stored in the board’s drawers.

Library Collection: the Game Room by Assouline

Assouline has reimagined timeless games with a design-forward touch in the Library Collection: the Game Room. The chapter includes backgammon, chess, tic-tac-toe, playing cards, dominoes, and more in pebbled leathers, rich woods, brushed brass, and more sophisticated details.

Jonathan Adler x Old Fitzgerald Backgammon Set

This gorgeous collaboration puts a stylish spin on a timeless classic, bringing together the 1800s-era heritage of Old Fitzgerald with Jonathan Adler’s modern take on American glamour. Adler’s touch transforms the backgammon set into a playable statement piece, ready for a competitive evening or to be admired by invited guests.

Monopoly x Keith Haring at MoMA Design Store

Gather round an artful game of Monopoly with this special edition that celebrates the 40th anniversary of Keith Haring’s iconic Pop Shop. This edition features special ties to Haring, including properties from his hometown of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and game tokens molded into shapes of some of his iconic artwork characters.

Burberry x Smythson Games Collection

Two storied brands come together for a collaboration perfect for play at home or while traveling that includes playing card sets and roll-up chess and backgammon boards, all crafted from Smythson’s signature Panama cross-grain leather with a smooth leather interior and secure zip-pocket compartments lined with Burberry’s House Check. The sets are offered with a complimentary personalization service.

Another Kingdom: Destiny Poker Set by Taras Yoom

Bangkok-based artist Taras Yoom has reimagined the traditional poker set with “Another Kingdom: Destiny,” a limited-edition sculptural interpretation of the game. Yoom’s edition, limited to 50 handcrafted sets, includes 54 playing cards with original artwork and 300 ceramic chips presented in a bespoke leather case. Each of the four suits represents a rival kingdom in the Yoomoota Universe. It’s the latest in Yoom’s ever-growing collection of game sets, following the earlier release of his chess and backgammon sets.

Pleated Game Table Cloths by Maison Venu

For the consummate game-night host, Maison Venu has introduced a gorgeous collection of Pleated Game Table Cloths. Inspired while developing her line of Mahjong products, founder and director Olivia Massie has created coordinating patterns and colorways fit to a standard 34-inch square card or game table, and comes with a pleated skirt with a 30-inch drop to the floor.

Gustav Klimt The Kiss by Lego

For the builder with an artful eye, here’s the chance to try recreating one of Gustav Klimt’s greatest masterpieces courtesy of a collaboration between the Belvedere Museum and Lego Group. Klimt’s The Kiss was released as a 4,000-piece Lego set, making it the largest Lego Art Masterpiece to date. As a three-dimensional model, the finished product is an immersive tribute meant to capture the emotions and colors that appear in the original piece.

Umbria Travel Board by Throwing Doubles

Inspired by the sun-drenched countryside of Umbria, this travel backgammon set by Throwing Doubles pairs warm taupe leather with a soft ivory suede playing field and is meant to be taken on the go for an inspired adventure. Handmade from premium Italian leather, the board is designed for an on-the-go traveler who appreciates opportunities to slow down.