The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to spread the festive cheer by finding the perfect gifts for the geeks and gamers in your life. Whether you're shopping for miniature painters, kids, trading card collectors, board game enthusiasts or fans of various franchises, Firestorm Games has curated the ultimate Christmas gift guide. Let's dive into the festive depths of Santa's sack-o'-dreams and see what the whimsical old goat's got going on down there...

Stocking Fillers for Miniature Painters

If you have a hobbyist or miniature painter in your life, Firestorm Games has the ideal stocking fillers to help them raise their game or try something new:

Colour Wheel: A crucial tool for any painter, the Colour Wheel helps artists choose the perfect colour combinations. It might not look especially exciting, but your painter person will be fascinated by it, we promise.

Brush Rinser/Cleaner: Help them keep those brushes in top condition with the Brush Rinser/Cleaner. It's the last present they'll be expecting, but the first present they'll want to break out and use.

Dirty Down Weathering Liquids: Add realistic weathering effects to miniatures with Dirty Down Weathering Liquids. These are really hot in the world of miniature painting right now, especially the rust effect. They'll love experimenting with these.

Gap Filling Glue: Gaps - pretty much every miniature that requires assembly will have a few of them. Ensure precise and secure assembly with Gap Filling Glue. A practical gift for the practical hobbyist.

Wet Palette – Wargamers Edition: Keep your paints fresh and ready to use with the Wet Palette – Wargamers Edition. We're stretching the definition of 'stocking filler' with this one but seriously, your painter person will adore you for it.

Stocking Fillers for Kids

Children make up a very specific percentage of the population, particularly at Christmas, so odds are you know at least one. Get them something from this list and watch their beady little eyes light up with joy:

Crystal Art: Unleash creativity with Crystal Art kits. We have a huge selection to choose from, including characters from lots of favourite movies, TV shows and cartoons.

Heroes of Gu Jit Zu: Squishy, stretchy, action-packed fun awaits with Heroes of Gu Jit Zu. Loads of different characters to choose from, at a range of price points.

Minecraft Plush: Bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life in the cutest possible way with a cuddly Minecraft Plush. The creeper here is arguably the most iconic, but we have lots of other creatures and characters from the game too.

Squishmallows: Soft, squishy, and utterly adorable, Squishmallows are perfect for hugging. Seriously, the kids are absolutely raving about these things. No, we don't get it either, just trust us on this.

Mini Hexpert Puzzle: Challenge young minds with the Mini Hexpert Puzzle. A pocket-size IQ puzzle on a hexagonal game board, for puzzle challenges they can take with them wherever they go. 

Dragon Falls: Dive into a world of imagination with Dragon Falls. The goal is to use the dragon pieces shown on each challenge card to build two complete water dragons. Good, wholesome fun.

Explore even more stocking fillers for kids here.

Party Games

For those who love entertaining and being entertained, Firestorm Games presents a collection of exciting party games:

Hitster – The Music Party Game: Test your music knowledge with Hitster. With more than 300 of the biggest hits of the last 100 years, Hitster is the perfect party game for an evening of laughter, singing, and sharing memories.

UNO – Show 'Em No Mercy: Experience a ruthless twist on the classic card game with UNO – Show 'Em No Mercy. 56 more cards, special rules and super-tough action cards make this a brutal, ruthless & unapologetic experience for all involved!

Werewolves: Unleash the beasts within with the Werewolves Big Box Limited Edition. Can the villagers unmask the monsters hiding in their midst, and banish them all before the final victim falls? It's you - you are the villagers. And also the werewolf. In case that wasn't clear. Kind of an unconventional choice for a party game, but great fun - and hey, maybe you're buying for an unconventional person!

Codenames: A word-based adventure awaits with Codenames. Two teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates try to guess words of the right colour while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. The spy theme is kind of a conceit - really it's a crazy fun word association game. WAY more fun than it sounds, seriously! This is a good 'un!

Telestrations: Put your drawing skills to the test with Telestrations! This is basically the 'telephone game' (or, less politically correctly, 'Chinese whispers') but with drawings instead of speech. Laugh heartily at your friends' terrible drawings. Then get secretly annoyed when they laugh heartily at yours. Fun!

Discover more party games here.

After Dinner Games

Keep the fun going after the holiday feast with these engaging after-dinner games:

MicroMacro: A detective puzzle that spans a whole city – find clues with MicroMacro. We have a few different versions of this available, and they're all great. Best to start with the original Crime City though.

Pictionary vs AI: Challenge your artistic skills in a battle against artificial intelligence with Pictionary vs AI. Another classic game that'll separate the aspiring artists from the disastrous doodlers, except in this one your embarrassing scrawl will be judged by a soulless machine. Less humiliating and way more fun than we made it sound there! Pay no attention to us, it's been a long day - the game is great!

The Same Game: Unleash your observational skills with The Same Game. No, not the same game as the previous entry on this list. A totally different game. It's just called The Same Game. Confused? Don't complain to us, we didn't name it. It's good though! Give the right clues, avoid the trap and win!

Kids Board Games

Keep the little 'uns occupied and entertained (they might even learn something!) with these fantastic board games designed for kids:

Ticket to Ride – First Journey (Europe): Embark on a European adventure with Ticket to Ride – First Journey. Players collect train cards, claim routes on the map, and try to connect the cities shown on their tickets. They don't have to love trains to get a lot of enjoyment out of this game, but it helps!

Catan Junior: Introduce young ones to strategic gameplay with Catan Junior. Catan Junior takes place on a ring of islands where 2 to 4 players build hideouts and encounter the mysterious Spooky Island, where the Ghost Captain lives. Be the first player to control seven pirate hideouts, and you win!

My First Carcassonne: Build landscapes and explore with My First Carcassonne. Be the first to place all of your meeples as you help children chase sheep, chickens and cows around the city. The kiddos get to create a cute little world - they'll love it!

Camel Up – 2nd Edition: Join the race with Camel Up – 2nd Edition. This is such a bizarre premise for a game, but here goes; in Camel Up, up to eight players bet on five racing camels, trying to suss out which ones will place first and second in a quick race around a pyramid. The earlier you place your bet, the more you can win. Camels don't run neatly, however, sometimes landing on top of another one and being carried toward the finish line. It's mad, but it's great fun and the board is just a joy to look at.

Concept Kids – Animals: Foster creativity with Concept Kids – Animals. Concept Kids Animals is a cooperative version of the game Concept, adapted for children who don’t yet know how to read. Concept Kids Animals offers 110 animals to be guessed, divided into two difficulty levels. Beautifully illustrated by Éric Azagury, this communication game for children will allow them to discover the world of animals in a fun and innovative way.

Explore more family games here.

Starter Sets for Tabletop Wargamers

For those who love the strategy and tactics of tabletop wargaming, Firestorm Games offers a range of starter sets:

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Starter Set – Warrior: Enter the fantastical world of Warhammer with the Age of Sigmar Starter Set - Warrior Edition. If you know someone who's expressed an interest in getting into Age of Sigmar then this is a great way to go. We also have lots of other starter set options available at a range of price points.

Marvel Crisis Protocol – Earth's Mightiest Core Set: Assemble your favourite superheroes with Marvel Crisis Protocol – Earth's Mightiest Core Set. Featuring 13 all-new miniatures of iconic heroes and villains, this set invites players to assemble their own team from across the Marvel Universe and leap into battles of cataclysmic proportions. 

Star Wars Shatterpoint Core Set: Dive into the Star Wars universe with the Shatterpoint Core Set. This game came out earlier this year and has been a huge hit with both Star Wars fans and tabletop gamers. Players build and command a strike team composed of iconic Star Wars characters and pit them against each other in exciting battles!

Masters of the Universe – Battleground – 2-Player Starter Set: Join He-Man and Skeletor in epic battles with the Masters of the Universe Starter Set. Will Skeletor and his Evil Warriors conquer Castle Grayskull? Will He-Man and his friends manage to stop them? Will Orko succeed in casting any spells? Answers to these and many other questions can be found by playing Masters of the Universe: Battleground!

Team Yankee "WWIII" – The Complete Starter Set: Experience an alternate history in which the Cold War got hot, with the Team Yankee "WWIII" Starter Set. Contains everything you need to start playing Team Yankee. Especially tanks. Lots of tanks. Buy this for someone you know that likes tanks... Tanks.

Discover more starter sets here.

Starter Sets for Trading Card Gamers

If trading card games are more their speed, Firestorm Games has you covered:

Lorcana Starter Decks: Dive into the magical world of Disney with Lorcana Starter Decks. To play the Disney Lorcana trading card game, each player will need a deck of sixty cards. Ready-to-play starter decks contain a preconstructed deck with a specific card list. If the person you're buying for is new to trading card games, or if they want to experience the game with a deck designed and tested by Team Lorcana, this is a good place to start. We have a few starter deck options available.

Pokemon TCG Deluxe Battle Decks: Choose your favourite Pokemon and battle with Deluxe Battle Decks. The new Pokémon TCG: Deluxe Battle Decks offer a step up for players who are ready for a challenge, with more advanced strategies and additional power cards, but they're also fully self-contained and a great entry point to the game. Each 60-card deck includes 3 foil cards and everything you need to play right away. Let the deluxe battle begin!

Final Fantasy TCG – Noctis vs Ardyn 2-Player Starter Set: Immerse them in the Final Fantasy universe with the Noctis vs Ardyn Starter Set, featuring two 50-card preconstructed decks - everything they need to start playing. Is the person you're buying for into Final Fantasy? If so then this is the perfect gift. If not, then it isn't.

Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Core Set: Uncover the mysteries of the Lovecraftian world with the Arkham Horror: The Card Game Core Set. The box comes with everything you need to get your Arkham campaigns started, including enough cards and components for up to four players to join together in a quest against the eldritch mythos inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and others.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game 2-Player Starter Set: Duel with the best in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game 2-Player Starter Set. The new Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG 2-Player Starter Set is the perfect way for any new Duelist to learn the ropes, with a friend, their family, or all by themselves! Not to be confused with any of the million other anime-themed trading card games out there. Seriously, check which ones your gifty person is into before you buy! They're not all the same!

Explore more starter sets for trading card gamers here.

Gifts for Pokemon Fans

For fans of the beloved Pokemon franchise, Firestorm Games has a selection of delightful gifts:

Pokeball Cookie Jar: Store your treats in style with the Pokeball Cookie Jar. It's a cookie jar that looks like a Pokeball. Oh, you want us to write more? Oh, err.... it's in vaguely Christmassy colours. Thereby making it the perfect Christmas gift. No further questions.

Pokeballs Framed Print: Give your loved ones' walls the gift of Pokemon with a Pokeballs Framed Print. It's actually kinda stylish - there's a touch of the Andy Warhol about it. Only a touch mind you. Too much culture is bad for you anyway. Pop culture is way better. Hence this object, which the Pokemon fan in your life will love!

Pokemon Mugs: Invite them to sip their favourite beverage from a Pokemon-themed Mug. It can handle tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup and cucumber juice. But not Bovril for some reason. Weird. Oh, we have a few different versions of these by the way. So if for some crazy reason your loved one hates Pikachu and prefers *checks notes*... 'Snorlax', you can get that for them instead.

Pokemon Waffle Maker: Start their day with a Pokemon-inspired breakfast using the Pokemon Waffle Maker. Even if they're not into Pokemon they'll probably love this to be honest, what with the waffles and everything. Everyone loves waffles. Or Pokemon. Those are the two main food groups. Once again we have a few different versions of these to choose from, because more than one type of Pokemon waffle maker is a totally normal and sane thing to be devoting our planet's precious limited resources to. Hehe! We joke, we joke! Buy waffle maker, is good! Gotta catch 'em all!

Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic Box: Take them back to where it all began and experience the timeless joy of the Pokémon TCG with the Pokemon TCG Classic Box. It includes reprints of all the classic cards plus a fancy game board and accessories that really do feel very special. This is a truly amazing gift for any fan of the Pokemon trading card game.

Discover more Pokemon-themed gifts here.

Gifts for Franchise Fans

For those who are passionate about iconic franchises, Firestorm Games offers a variety of collectibles:

Ghostbusters ECTO-1 3D Puzzle: Piece together the iconic vehicle with the Ghostbusters ECTO-1 3D Puzzle. Did you ever think about how ghosts look kind of like snowmen? Are snowmen ice ghosts?

Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar: Bring the force to your kitchen with the Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar. Yes, it's the second cookie jar in this list - but this one's a Star Wars one! If you want to be a really good friend and/or family member you'll bake them a batch of festive cookies to go in it as well. Just a thought.

Harry Potter Lego – The Ministry of Magic: Build a magical world with Harry Potter Lego – The Ministry of Magic. The recommended age is 9+ but come on - we all know that Lego is for everyone! This'll give any Harry Potter fan hours of wholesome and satisfying entertainment. Unless they stand on one of the pieces in bare feet. Then they'll curse your name for all eternity.

Star Trek Away Missions Starter Set Wolf 359: Embark on a classic Star Trek: The Next Generation adventure with the Star Trek Away Missions Starter Set. Includes classic characters like *checks notes again*... Commander Shelby. Hmmm. Hehe! Joking again! It also contains Riker, Worf, Data, Locutus of Borg and loads more cool characters. This is basically a board game with infinite replay value where you experience a Star Trek away mission firsthand. Make it so!

Back to the Future Mirror Mug & Plate Set: Take a trip through time with the Back to the Future Mirror Mug & Plate Set. Enjoy a nice hot cup of plutonium whilst hiding from Libyan terrorists. What could be more festive than that?

Explore more franchise collectibles here.

So there you have it! Frankly if you've gotten this far and still haven't found a suitable gift then there's probably no hope - just give them money or an orange or something. Merry Christmas!