Whole family gifts?

[EewwwDavid]

Does anyone have any ideas for gifts for a whole family? Not just a tin of sweets or tub of crackers - I'm thinking something a bit more special?
There are three kids between the ages of 11 and 16 and two adults. Velvitiser with some hot choc maybe? Board games? I always get amazing gift ideas from this forum - help me out! :-)

I like the idea of board games, the snag is that by the time DC are that age the family may well already have a door collection.

Our favourite is Articulate, another hit in recently was the Logo game.

And if you think they'd appreciate it, Pandemic

How about a voucher for a day out?

Just Eat type voucher for a takeaway?

@EewwwDavid Velvetiser could be a hit. Or something fun like a fondue set?
I agree with a PP that they may already have a fair number of board games going by the children’s ages.
Voucher for a day out would always be a hit here. One of those trampoline parks maybe? Or vouchers for the local cinema?

Accentuate. 2 piles of cards , one has a line from a film and the other has a an accent. You have to say the movie line in the accent and the other players have to guess both the film and the accent.
It looks really good, However I bought it in lockdown but never played it as my dd 10 only knows a Scottish accent !🤣

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.

I've made a family gift to give this year. It has a £15 Netflix voucher, bag of popcorn, tub of Pringles, tub of Hot chocolate, a bag of mini marshmallows, a box of Celebrations, a fleece blanket and a Puzzmatt escape room game thing. I've put it all in a big bag and labelled it as a gift for a family evening in. I hope it will provide a little fun in January when Christmas is over!

Board game is a good option, there's a more pg version of cards against humanity I noticed though mine played the adult version at that age (at choir)

Might be a bit meh for the kids but I'm buying a family with older teenagers a hotel Chocolat Hamper it can be posted direct job done 🙂

Sorry I read 11 and 6 it's 16 !

What is your budget?

Some lovely personalised movie night hampers on Etsy

Velvetiser sounds like a great idea, and as a family with a teen we'd appreciate an Escape room voucher as it's something we enjoy but is quite pricey.

Depending on budget, Soda stream?

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.

I was going to suggest this too, I think it's a great idea!

5 people 11-adult?

Voucher for an escape room. It was a great gift when our brood were that age.

Depending on your budget, something like a waffle maker (my kids are obsessed) with some waffle mix?

Or a voucher for a local activity like an escape room, bowling, cinema or a meal? Or something like a hot tub or bell tent hire for warmer months?

Oh and OP, I LOVE your username!

How about a large jigsaw or one of those 3d model of a British landmark.
My eldest is 18 now but a couple of years ago we had a 1500 piece Jigsaw which everybody joined in making over a two week holiday. We built it on a mat and just left it out until it was complete.
Add a card game, some vouchers for a takeaway night And a large bar of good chocolate

I would go for some kind of experience vouchers.

I did a hamper which included all of their favourite bits and pieces. Popcorn machine? Movie night hamper? Disney + subscription?

@statetrooperstacey

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.

This is a great idea!

I also like the idea of a velvetiser with accessories like hot choc, marshmallows, nice mugs etc. Or on the same lines an ice cream Sunday bar with fancy glasses, long spoons, wafers, sauces etc.

@statetrooperstacey

Accentuate. 2 piles of cards , one has a line from a film and the other has a an accent. You have to say the movie line in the accent and the other players have to guess both the film and the accent. It looks really good, However I bought it in lockdown but never played it as my dd 10 only knows a Scottish accent !🤣

Hmm that sounds like a game that could be offensive. Imitating accents. Maybe I’m a spoil sport! 🙈

An indoor s’mores kit with a burner. Naked Marshmallow do amazing ones!

So glad I asked! Never thought of escape room! I'm off to Google what's in their area. Also love the idea of a hot choc/waffle bar thing!

Dixit board game is fab for all ages.