12 Christmas gift ideas for your dad
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For a dad who says he wants nothing, the best Christmas gifts are time and attention: a day out, a favourite brand or a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with him as the main character and a final level set in Almaty.
12 Christmas gift ideas for your dad
A pixel game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the family stories he tells rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A spa day
A massage or a thermal circuit he would never book himself. Around $50-150.
A star map
The night sky from the day you were born. Around $25-70.
A piece from his favourite brand
A sweater from Ralph Lauren or Uniqlo. Around $40-130.
A Dior cologne
Sauvage, if you know he likes it. Around $90-150.
A spontaneous trip
A day out somewhere neither of you has been. Around $50-150.
Pajamas
A soft flannel set. Around $25-80.
A board game
Catan or Ticket to Ride for the holidays. Around $25-50.
A leather wallet
Slim, from Bellroy or Fossil. Around $40-120.
A cozy robe
Waffle cotton or fleece. Around $35-90.
A lunch date
A table at his favourite place, just the two of you. Around $30-80.
A handwritten note
Say one thing he taught you. Costs nothing.
How to buy for your dad
Many dads say they need nothing, so skip tools he already owns. Choose time together or something he would not buy himself, and add a gift receipt.
Order dates
Physical gifts should be ordered in early December. Vouchers, tickets and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my dad for Christmas?
A day out together, a favourite brand or a spa day. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a final level in Almaty, or a lunch date with a handwritten note.
Can I send my dad a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and digital vouchers arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my dad?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a dad who is hard to shop for.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com