"For the word gamer with old-school tastes and ample storage space, consider a Monogrammed Deluxe Scrabble set ($170), paired with a leather-bound Scrabble dictionary ($105) to help resolve disputes. Both items would look handsome on a hexagonal gaming table ($3,400 and up), which can be customized to include drink holders ($66) so that your recipient can sip Armagnac without missing a turn."
"When hosting a boozy soiree, try the variant known as Party Jenga. Starting with a classic set ($23), invite your guests to write prompts on the rectangular wooden blocks such as Bartender (i.e., make someone a drink); Truth or Dare (pick your poison); Pony (perform a dance to Ginuwine's Pony). When a player removes a block, she must carry out the command before placing it on top of the tower."
"A book of brainteasers is best unwrapped after pie, when the mood calls for lounging. The spiffy hardbound version of Puzzle Mania! ($34), the Times' annual insert of word and visual puzzles, plays well in a group setting. So does Joon Pahk's tricky Triple Decker Trivia ($4) which is like bar trivia crossed with the game Connections. Cinephiles and TV buffs will enjoy A24's themed-crossword books ($58), featuring the bylines of several New Yorker puzzle-makers."
A monogrammed deluxe Scrabble set paired with a leather-bound Scrabble dictionary makes a refined gift for word gamers and helps resolve disputes. A customizable hexagonal gaming table with optional drink holders complements tabletop sets and supports comfortable play. Jenga offerings range from Giant Jenga for outdoor drama to colorful design-inspired spinoffs for playrooms and Party Jenga for adult gatherings. Party Jenga uses written prompts on blocks that players must perform, creating evolving, personalized rules and keepsakes. Curated puzzle books and trivia volumes provide post-dinner lounging entertainment and group play opportunities for puzzle enthusiasts.
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