The Best Under-£15 Board Games for Stocking Fillers

That's right November has hit and Christmas song will start playing, lights will start going up and adverts will appear on TV.

This Christmas, give the gift of fun that fits right in a stocking.
Whether you’re packing for holiday travels or looking for something the whole family can enjoy after dinner, our pocket-sized strategy games are the perfect mix of clever, quick, and affordable.

Each one is under £15, easy to learn, and compact enough to take anywhere — proof that great things really do come in small boxes.

Think chess, but with a cheeky twist. ButtChess takes the elegance of classic strategy and adds a hilarious layer of surprise. It’s quick to learn, fast to play, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing — even the “I don’t usually play games” types. Imagine taking traditional checkers and bringing it into the modern world. Easier to understand. Evolving levels and game play. 

✅ Travel-friendly box
✅ Perfect for ages 8+
✅ The ultimate ice-breaker for family gatherings

🎁 Stocking-stuffer tip: Pair ButtChess with a chocolate coin and wrap it in festive paper for instant game-night joy.
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Don’t let the small box fool you — Bigly is all about outsized strategy. It’s a battle of wits where every move matters, perfect for players who love a quick tactical challenge. The aim is to control the center, with the ability to stack on your opponent and trap their pieces or jump over them to gain spaces quicker.

✅ Fits in your travel bag
✅ Great for two players or quick tournament rounds
✅ Fast setup, big replay value

🎁 Why it’s perfect for Christmas: quick to learn, endlessly replayable, and guaranteed to fill those quiet moments between mince pies.
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If you’ve already mastered ButtChess, this cheeky sequel adds a clever new layer of strategy — more pieces, more moves, and more reasons to out think your friends. It’s still fast, funny, and wonderfully compact, but now with added depth for serious game fans. This three player variant is a crazy free for all with the last person standing or first to a safe zone takes the crown.

✅ Expansion or standalone play

✅ Ideal for game nights or pub trips
✅ Still under £15!

🎁 Stocking-stuffer idea: Slip ButtChess + 1 next to the original for the ultimate “double-gift” surprise.
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• Affordable fun under £15
• Compact and travel-ready
• Suitable for all ages
• Easy to learn, quick to play
• Big laughs in small packages
  Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or that one person who already “has everything,” these small-but-mighty games will keep everyone entertained from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.

This holiday season, skip the socks and give something they’ll actually use.
Buttchess, Bigly, and Buttchess + 1 are the perfect combination of smart strategy and silly fun — all small enough to slip into a stocking and big enough to make lasting memories.

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