27 Secret Santa Gifts

The short answer

Studies of gift giving show a funny gap. Givers aim for the big reaction, while the person unwrapping cares more about whether the gift will actually get used.

That is handy news when you draw a name you barely know, since something useful with a little personality goes a long way, and the ideas below start there.

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Scosche MAGDMB MagicMount dashboard magnet phone mount

Electronics

The Scosche MAGDMB MagicMount fits a coworker who drives to the office each morning with a podcast lined up.

The magnet holds their handset within easy reach, so changing episodes no longer means fishing around the cupholder. Their episode list stays in sight above the vents all the way to the parking lot.

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BLACK+DECKER countertop drip coffee maker

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This BLACK+DECKER drip coffee maker gives a Secret Santa match who loves a hot morning mug a full pot at home.

A paper filter goes in the basket, and the timer can have coffee ready when the alarm rings.

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Games and puzzles

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Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Deal real estate card deck

A coworker who bargains over every pizza order gets Monopoly Deal, the property game dealt from a deck.

That bargaining streak fits right in, since the game runs on talking other players into trades. After a holiday dinner, they can deal it out for relatives still lingering at the table.

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Electronics

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Soundcore V20i everyday open-ear earbuds

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Sony ZX Series everyday on-ear headphones

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Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds earbuds for everyday listening

Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds slip in before the warmup for a coworker who heads to the gym straight after leaving the office.

Someone who cues a song for every rep would rather hear their own picks than whatever the gym speakers blast. A playlist built for squats and sprints carries them from warmup to cooldown.

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Books

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Questions and answers

Is there a game the whole office can start right after the gifts are opened?

Yes. The Flip 7 card game gets going as soon as the wrapping is off, with every turn a choice between drawing another card and stopping safely, which is right for the colleague who dares coworkers on every small bet. The Spin Zone party game pulls in anyone walking past too, because the rules come across at a glance, so even colleagues who skip card nights step up for a spin.

Which of these can a colleague carry around for quick rounds in spare minutes?

The Exploding Kittens mini deck is made to tuck into a bag and deal out fast with a group, so it goes to the colleague who plays cards for chaos rather than the score and fills idle moments sabotaging friends at the table.

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