12 Christmas gift ideas for your friends
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The best Christmas gifts for a group of friends are shared ones: a day out, a board game or matching pajamas, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that puts one friend in the lead and two more in as NPCs, with a final level in Almaty.
12 Christmas gift ideas for your friends
A pixel game starring your friend group Our product
oin turns your friend group into a small 2D pixel game with one friend 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 your shared memories 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 voucher you all use together. Around $40-120 each.
A star map
The sky on the night you met. Around $25-70.
A piece from a brand they follow
A scarf or knit from Uniqlo or COS, with a gift receipt. Around $30-90.
A perfume
Dior J’adore or Sauvage, only if you know their scent. Around $80-150.
A spontaneous trip
A day away somewhere new. Around $40-120 each.
Pajamas
Matching sets for the group chat photo. Around $25-70.
A board game for the group
Codenames, Catan or Exploding Kittens. Around $20-50.
A group photo frame
Your best photo of all of you. Around $15-40.
A tasting dinner
A booked table for everyone. Around $40-100 each.
A playlist of the year
One song per friend and a note. Costs nothing.
A handwritten note
Tell each friend what they bring to the group. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a group of friends
Decide whether you are buying one shared gift or one small gift each. Shared experiences are easier to coordinate and usually mean more than separate objects.
Order dates
Printed gifts should be ordered in early December. Bookings, vouchers and a custom oin game can be sorted out much later, even on Christmas Eve.
What should I get my friends for Christmas?
Something you can share: a day out, a board game or matching pajamas. A custom pixel game of your group is a memorable extra.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my friends that is not just another object?
A pixel game that turns your friend group into a playable story, or a day out you plan around a memory only you share.
Can I send my friends a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. 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 friends?
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 close group of friends.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com