Dungeons & Dragons Gift Guide for 2023
If you’re looking to buy a gift for the TTRPG player in your life this holiday season, I’ve got you covered!
Welcome to my ultimate Dungeons & Dragons gift guide for the 2023 holiday season! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious gift-giver, these curated selections are sure to spark joy in any TTRPG enthusiast’s heart. This list is meticulously curated to highlight the crème de la crème of D&D gifts. I’ve thoughtfully described each item, making your choice easy and informed, regardless of your familiarity with D&D.
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Understanding Your Gift Recipient
Key considerations before selecting a gift:
- Are they a Dungeon Master (DM) or a player?
- Do they play online or face-to-face?
- How do they play: virtual tabletops, battlemaps, miniatures, or imagination-based play?
- Do they prefer printed books or digital tools like D&D Beyond?
- Do they have a favorite D&D podcasts they follow?
Be sure to ask these questions discretely.
Things to Avoid
- D&D Books: These are tricky, and there are a couple caveats. Unless they specifically ask for books, don’t get them.
- D&D House Decor: Be cautious with home decorations! Unless they hold sentimental value or practical use, avoid them.
A good rule of thumb is if you wouldn’t like the gift if it was based on your hobby, don’t buy it.
Now, armed with these insights, let’s dive into my top gift recommendations!
Great for Players and Dungeon Masters
Dice
Essential for every player and Dungeon Master, dice sets come in various materials and designs. Check out my Ultimate Dice Guide for the best D&D dice recommendations.
Dice Tray
Ranging from DIY hollowed-out books to premium wooden trays from Wyrmwood Gaming, dice trays enhance the rolling experience. Checkout this list to see more.
D&D Book Covers
These Ultra-Pro Premium Book Covers recently came to my attention and I’m picking one up for myself soon! Just be sure you know which books they have!
Player/DM Binder
I have a couple recommendations for this, but my favorite is Bard Mom on Ko-fi. Her Player Journal and DM Binder are awesome. If you know the players character info grabbing one of these will work too!
D&D Apparel
Get them a subscription to the D&D T-Shirt Club or head over to Heroes & Villains where they have a large selection of apparel.
D&D Show Merch
For actual play or podcast enthusiasts, branded merchandise from their favorite shows like Critical Role can be an exciting gift. This also shows you took the time to research their hobby!
D&D Poster
Do they have a game room? Do they love posters? Then this useful, really cool D&D knowledge poster will go great there!
D&D Cookbook
Have someone who loves to cook? Well there are cookbooks for that! Heroes’ Feast and Heroes’ Feast Flavors of the Multiverse of course we can’t forget the Critical Role fans, Exquisite Exandria!
RPG Campfire Cards
Another recent discovery, these cards are an awesome way to spark role playing at any table. I’m definitely picking these up!
Great for Dungeon Masters
Battle Game Mat
This mat is great for the in person Dungeon Master! It’s double sided for hex and grid. They can also draw on it with dry erase markers!
Smart Bases
Another great one for the in person DM are these Smart Bases by Beardic Inspiration on Ko-fi! Never forget another statblock. Check out my video on them here.
Digital Battlemaps
We can’t forget about the virtual Dungeon Master. This Etsy shop is selling a bundle of 9,000 digital maps!! For only $10, I’m grabbing them for myself!
Spell AOE Guide
No one wants to count little blocks to figure out how big their spell is. Grab this and make their life easier!
Trust me, they’ll love it.
Return of the Lazy DM
Remember I said don’t get books… If they are a new DM, or if they have never been a Dungeon Master, I’d say this one is a safe buy! Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master
Great for Players
Custom Miniature
Every in person player needs a mini to represent their character. Grab one of these Hero Forge gift cards so they can create their own! You will have to create an account to purchase one.
Dice Popper
This really cool dice popper will be a thrill for any player, and the bane of any Dungeon Master! It will definitely make the player in your life happy!
Custom Character Art
Trust me when I say EVERY player wants a custom portrait of their character! So why not get them that as a gift! Bard Mom’s husband does great work! Of course you can always search around if you need a different style.
Great for New Players
1 on 1 Session
Everyone has to start somewhere, but a lot of people are uncomfortable. Well, get a session with just you and a Dungeon Master! I’ve played with The Bearded GM, he runs a fantastic game! Not only will he run a session for you, but walk you through every step of the process. Get a session here!
Players Handbook
D&D Essentials Kit
This is perfect for the starting group! It has everything you need to run a game, including an adventure! Alternatively, you can grab a more expensive Starter Set here that comes with dice for all the players!
Your Quest Awaits: Spread the Magic!
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Happy gifting and happy gaming!