Game Gift Basket Ideas for a Couple

Placing an exciting two player game with a few other items in a basket transforms the ordinary gift basket into a wonderful fun and games gift basket for a couple.

Trying to decide what gift to give to a couple can be challenging.  A gift basket filled with various items suitable for a couple can create an ideal present.  Adding a great two player game to the arrangement will enhance the ensemble even more and give a personalized feel.

To start, the gift ensemble can be organized inside a reusable cloth bin storage container for the couple to use later.  A bottle of the couple’s favorite wine with two wine glasses, snacks, notepads, pencils, and a deck of cards can be placed within the basket.  Then slide in a game that is especially played by and fun for two players.   A few suggestions on exactly what game to add are as follows:

Pente

Pente is a skillful, strategic game played between two players.  Even though the game is simple to learn, Pente offers players with a deep and tactical game of decisions.  For a couple who enjoys playing Chess or Go, Pente makes a wonderful alternative.

Pente is played on a gridded 18×18 board with small colored stones used as pieces.  The winner of the game is the player who is able to either capture five pairs of his opponent’s pieces or position five of his own pieces in one straight line on the board.  The game is a quick and exciting game for two players.

Jaipur

Like Pente, the game of Jaipur may at first seem simplistic.  However, simple doesn’t mean lacking or dull.  The award winning card game of Jaipur is an excellent choice to place in a fun and games gift basket for a couple.  It is a fantastic two player game with the perfect balance of luck and strategy.

During the game, two players compete against each to be awarded ‘Seals of Excellence’.  Based on three rounds of trading, the winner of two Seals will then be the invited Merchant to Maharaja’s court and also be declared the winner of the game.

Lost Cities

Lost Cities is another great game for two players.  Exploration and adventure is the theme found within this easy to play game.  Players strive to have successful expeditions through places like the Himalayas or the deep and mysterious ocean.  Balance is the key for this game as players try to find the right mix of resources and risk to choose and complete expeditions.  A failed expedition or too much risk can cost a player the game.

Games make excellent additions to ordinary gift baskets.  They provide the receivers with future times of laughs and fun.  Giving a fun and games gift basket, with an especially suited game included, is a thoughtful and ideal gift.