“Corporate gifts should do more than say thank you, they should create moments that matter..”
Let’s be honest…finding the perfect corporate gift is harder than explaining your company’s org chart to a new intern. You want something thoughtful, not generic. Something that screams “we appreciate you” rather than “we panic-bought this yesterday.” And preferably something that won’t end up in the office Secret Santa regifting pile.
Here’s the good news: board games make incredible corporate gifts. They’re personal without being too personal, budget-friendly, and they actually encourage team bonding (yes, even outside those mandatory team-building sessions). Plus, in a world drowning in branded pens and desk calendars, a quality board game stands out like that one colleague who actually reads all their emails.
1. 50-50: The Game That Gets Kenya
If you’re gifting to Kenyan teams or clients, this is your secret weapon. The 50-50 board game series celebrates Kenyan culture in a way that feels authentic, not forced. With editions like Kifaru, Jamhuri, Safari, and Faith, you can choose the version that best fits your recipient’s vibe. Price: 3,250shs – 4,150shs (depending on edition)
2. 254 Trivia: The Ultimate Quick-Thinking Challenge
This fast-paced card game is pure adrenaline for your brain. 254 Trivia throws uniquely Kenyan categories at players, from local foods and towns to pop culture and trends, and challenges them to name items before time runs out. Think you know Kenya? This game will humble you real quick. Price: 2,450shs
3. Scrabble: The Classic That Never Gets Old
Before you say “boring,” hear me out. Scrabble is the little black dress of corporate gifts: timeless, universally appreciated, and surprisingly versatile. It’s sophisticated enough for C-suite executives but accessible enough for everyone. Price: 3,200shs.
4. The Common Cent$ Game: Money Talks
Nothing brings a team together quite like conversations about money, especially when it’s playful rather than painful. Common Cents (also listed as “The Common Cent$”) is the ultimate money card game that makes financial literacy fun. Price: 3,000shs
5. Kenyan AF: Because Sometimes You Just Get It
“How Kenyan Are You?” This game is pure genius for local teams. It’s affordable, hilarious, and celebrates the quirks that make Kenyan culture unique. Think of it as the insider-jokes-made-official of board games. Price: 1,700shs
6. Monopoly Classic: The OG Empire Builder
Look, I know what you’re thinking: “Monopoly ruins friendships.” True. But it also teaches valuable lessons about capitalism, negotiation, and why you should never trust your cousin with the bank. In a corporate context, it’s a metaphor goldmine. Price: 3,950shs
7. Kumiliki: Monopoly Goes Kenyan
This is Monopoly’s cooler, more locally-conscious cousin. Kumiliki brings the property-trading experience home with Kenyan landmarks, currency, and culture. It’s the gift that says, “We’re playing the global game, but we’re rooted in home.” Price: 5,100shs
8. What Do You Meme: Millennial/Adult Edition
If your company culture skews younger or you want to show you understand internet culture, this is your game. What Do You Meme? is basically Cards Against Humanity‘s slightly more appropriate younger sibling, still edgy, but office-party-friendly. Price: 2,950shs – 3,300shs.
Corporate gifting doesn’t have to be soulless. Board games offer something rare in the business world: genuine connection. They create moments where titles don’t matter, where the intern can beat the VP, and where laughter replaces LinkedIn speak.
Whether you’re shopping for two employees or two hundred, Game Nights 254 has options that range from budget-friendly to premium, culturally specific to universally recognized, and family-friendly to office-party-appropriate.
✨ Pro tip: This holiday season, skip the generic gift baskets and branded USB drives. Give the gift of game nights, genuine laughter, and memories that last longer than the average team-building exercise.
Ready to level up your corporate gifting game? Check out the full collection at Game Nights 254 and discover why board games are the corporate gift that keeps on giving, long after the holiday party hangover fades.
