HT Games
Snacks
When playing board games, something light to eat that is not messy is a good option. Chips and crackers fit this description, as they are small and easy to handle, but avoid dips or salsa. This way, the cards or pieces do not get dirty. Bite-sized chocolates and small pieces of candy are other snack options that are easy to eat and will not create a mess while playing games.
Guide Books
Board games come with instruction books, but sometimes those are not enough. For games such as Scrabble, chess and backgammon, strategies are complex enough that people have written books describing different winning strategies for these games. A deck of playing cards can supplement the games for a board game night. Providing a book featuring card games will give game fans more options for their game night.
Gift Certificates
Provide gift certificates for games and snacks. Purchase a gift card to a local game store where the salesperson can offer suggestions for new board games based on the games the host enjoys playing. If there is not a local game store in the area, a gift certificate to an online game store will provide a large number of selections, along with game reviews. A gift certificate to a grocery store will allow the host to purchase food for the board game night.
Game Pieces
Dice for board games can get lost easily, so include several extra dice that the recipient can keep as spares. This will allow him to replace missing dice. Other game pieces that are frequently lost include dry-erase markers, plastic tokens and score pads. You can use the plastic tokens for scoring in some games and as players' game pieces on the game board for other games. Depending on the game, you can purchase score pads from local retailers or the game manufacturer's website.