What board game gift for a friend who's obsessed with them?

If he already has all the classic games, the real challenge is finding something genuinely interesting rather than just rare for the sake of it. In this price range, you can pick up a good modern game that's not so obvious when you first start looking - for example, something from the more complex Euro-style games or asymmetrical games with interesting mechanics.

Check out Fontaine or Archipelago - these are board games that often slip under the radar even for enthusiasts, but they're really well-designed and have great replay value. Or if he hasn't played 7 Wonders yet, that's a great game about civilization development with good depth. There's also the option of getting an expansion for a game he already loves - a lot of expansions turn a familiar game into something completely different, and it's just as valuable a gift as a new one.

If you want to be sure you'll nail it, ask mutual friends or check which games he's discussing on social media - he's probably sharing his impressions somewhere. You can also visit specialized board game shops, and the staff there will definitely help you pick something suited to his complexity level and interests 😊

I'd look into expansions for games they already have instead of a rare game - good add-ons for Catan or Ticket to Ride often cost less than the base game but completely change the gameplay. The main trap here is that some expansions require specific editions of the base games, so you need to check beforehand whether the expansion is compatible with what your friend already owns.