12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for a coworker who loves video games
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The best Thanksgiving gifts for a coworker who loves video games fit the hours they already spend playing. This list covers a retro console, a game store card and a racing-sim session, and ends with a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero, with price ranges throughout.
12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for a coworker who loves video games
A video game with them as the hero Our product
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A retro console
A mini console or handheld such as the Analogue Pocket or an Anbernic, loaded with classics. Around $60-250.
A game store card
A Steam, PlayStation or Nintendo eShop card, so they can choose the next game. Around $20-100.
A racing-sim session
A booked hour on a full-motion simulator at an arcade. Around $25-80.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check the layout first. Around $70-170.
A game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
Tickets to a match
Seats at a live game for a team close to their heart. Around $40-200.
A good umbrella
A sturdy compact umbrella that will outlast the cheap ones. Around $25-70.
A magazine subscription
A year of a title on a subject of their choice. Around $30-80.
A pie from a good bakery
Ordered ahead for the table. Around $25-50.
A snack hamper
A parcel of favourite snacks and treats. Around $30-90.
A co-op game night
A snack spread and a two-player game on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer
The easiest mistake is buying the wrong platform or the wrong generation of a controller. Look at the shelf, the headset and the screen before you commit to hardware.
A personal game sidesteps compatibility because it runs in a browser.
Buying for a coworker
Work gifts should be modest and non-personal. Keep to the office budget and avoid anything intimate, like perfume or clothing.
A card with a specific thank-you matters more than the object.
If Thanksgiving is tomorrow
Thanksgiving gifts can be small. Game store cards, digital tickets and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, so a thank-you note is a gift in itself. Say what you are grateful for, and why.
What should I get a coworker who loves video games for Thanksgiving?
A retro console, a game store card or a racing-sim session. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique Thanksgiving gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start that says thank you and a closing one at the end. It gives them gratitude in a form they can keep. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game store cards and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring a coworker, generated from an authorized photo. It is only a good fit for a coworker you know well, because it is personal and playful. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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