12 new and unusual pandemic-proof games to get you through the holidays
From the The ultimate 2020 holiday gift guide: Here's something for everyone on your list series
The pandemic has proven there's no shortage of games to keep us amused. The classics are great, but a range of new or off-the-beaten-track gift entries are available. Here's a sampling.
Animal Mah-Jong
It's the classic tile game that originated in China, only with cards and animals. The set includes instructions for beginners. Rather than traditional line drawings of bamboo and Chinese characters, it features Ryuto Miyake’s stunning animal illustrations, with each suit featuring Asian land, sea and air animals. Give the gift of pongs and chows, only with pangolins, sea nettles and Mandarin ducks.
$34.99. Widely available.
The Wine Game
For connoisseurs and wannabes. The weather's turning so why not put all that wine drinking to good use? There are two decks of cards, one for red wines and one for whites. The cards cover all major wine-producing regions and some unexpected gems, with a booklet offering brief descriptions of each and tips on labels to look for. Play is easy; whoever collects the most sets of four cards is the winner.
$24.99. Widely available.
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