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Downloaded games - what to put under the tree?

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ImpYCelynAndTheIvy · 10/12/2022 16:12

Hello all,

My 2 eldest are getting a game each for the Xbox s, so it’s a downloaded game, not even a box with code. Do you have any ideas for what I can put under the tree so that they can unwrap something and find out they have got the game as a present?

Thanks!

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SoupDragon · 10/12/2022 16:14

You could print a picture of the game and put it in a box. Or something loosely related to the game with "can you guess the real gift?" written on it.

VelvetThunder · 10/12/2022 16:16

We're buying a game download this year and so far, I'm thinking maybe using a case we already have with a printout of the game in it to wrap up.

NoodieRoodie · 10/12/2022 16:18

I've (DH) printed out the cover picture and stuck it to some sturdy cardboard then wrapped it this year. In previous years I've stuck in to cardboard then put it in a big and wrapped it.

ImpYCelynAndTheIvy · 10/12/2022 17:43

Thanks all!
I think maybe I’ll print a picture of a character or something and stick on cardboard and then write something like the « Can you guess the real gift ? » message on the back.

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Blogdog · 10/12/2022 22:11

Could you get an X Box gift card in the amount the game will cost and wrap that up>?

SisyphusDad · 10/12/2022 22:49

As others have said, I copy the best on line image I can find and Photoshop it into a personalised gift card.

Pirrin · 10/12/2022 23:24

Wrapped box In a box in box (as many as you want to drive them crazy!) getting down to a clue that takes you to their games console where they find the code to download it?

ImpYCelynAndTheIvy · 11/12/2022 06:55

Blogdog · 10/12/2022 22:11

Could you get an X Box gift card in the amount the game will cost and wrap that up>?

The games are already bought and on my account as I got 60% off around Black Friday. I’m going to download them in advance as we have really slow internet, and DS1 had to wait a week for his birthday present to download properly.

Box in a box is a fun idea too. Thanks again to everyone!

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