Playful gifts with energy
Fun Gifts for Games, Laughs, Parties and Playful Surprises
Fun gifts should feel lively without becoming throwaway clutter. This guide covers playful presents, novelty gifts, games, party ideas, retro treats, gadget fun and children’s gifts that are more about energy, laughter and interaction than serious keepsake value.
Party starters
Lively gifts for music, lights, drinks, games and the kind of moments that make a room feel less flat.
Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
Wireless microphones for karaoke nights, family singalongs, parties and playful music gifts.
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TONOR Wireless Microphone
£29.99
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LEKATO Wireless Microphone Pair
£68.99
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Wowstar Wireless Karaoke Microphone
£14.99
Portable Karaoke Machine
Portable karaoke speakers and microphone sets for parties, family nights and people who are not shy about a singalong.
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JYX Portable Karaoke Speaker
£90.00
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Voice-Changing Karaoke Speaker
£29.99
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LED Karaoke Speaker Set
£44.38
Disco Light
Colourful party lights for bedrooms, karaoke, family celebrations, dance nights and playful rooms.
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DJ Disco Party Light
£25.99
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Disco Ball Party Light
£9.99
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RIYO Disco Light
£16.19
LED Light-Up Message Board
Light-up boards for bedrooms, desks, cafes, playrooms and creative notes.
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Eucomir Acrylic LED Message Board
£21.99
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Sarsumir LED Message Board
£13.67
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Colour-Changing Cinema Lightbox
£18.99
Party Game
Group games for family nights, parties, Christmas gatherings and easy shared entertainment.
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Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet
£12.99
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Super Skills Action Game
£23.99
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Guess That Noise Game
£9.99
Tin Cocktail Shaker Set
A playful gift for partners or couples who enjoy cocktails, hosting, or date nights at home.
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12-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
£18.99
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VonShef Cocktail Shaker Set
£19.99
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800ml Boston Cocktail Shaker Set
£17.99
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Retro and nostalgic fun
Throwback gifts with a lighter mood, from arcade-style play and retro snacks to music, popcorn and familiar games.
Desktop Arcade Machine
Mini arcade machines and tabletop games for retro gaming, desks, shelves and playful breaks.
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ITAL Mini Arcade Machine
£25.99
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VISATOR Mini Claw Machine
£44.99
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Legami Mini Arcade Game
£17.95
Retro Popcorn Maker
Retro popcorn makers for movie nights, family treats, parties and home cinema setups.
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VonShef Retro Popcorn Machine
£26.99
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Cooks Professional Popcorn Maker
£99.99
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Gadgy Retro Popcorn Maker
£31.95
Retro Sweet Hamper
Retro sweet boxes and pick-and-mix hampers for nostalgic birthdays, thank-yous and treat gifts.
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Pick and Mix Sweets Hamper
£17.95
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Retro Sweets Mega Hamper
£39.99
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Simply Sweets Retro Sweet Hamper
£7.99
Retro Jigsaw Puzzle
Nostalgic jigsaw puzzles for relaxed evenings, family tables and people who enjoy vintage-style artwork.
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Vintage Shop Jigsaw Puzzle
£12.99
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Clementoni Life Cover Puzzle
£16.64
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River Cottage Jigsaw Puzzle
£8.99
Vintage Retro Radio
Retro-style radios and Bluetooth speakers for kitchens, bedside tables, sheds and nostalgic audio corners.
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FUNFOR Retro Bluetooth Radio
£29.99
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PRUNUS J-199 Retro Radio
£58.99
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Roxel Retro D1 DAB Radio
£39.99
Retro Board Game
Classic board games and nostalgic tabletop favourites for families, children and easy game nights.
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The Game of Life Board Game
£17.49
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Battleship Classic Board Game
£17.50
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Othello Classic Strategy Game
£19.99
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Games and challenges
Competitive or skill-based gifts for people who like a quick challenge, a repeatable game or something to pull out when friends are around.
Magnetic Dart Board
Magnetic dart boards for children, family games, parties and safer indoor play.
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Large Kids Dart Board Set
£12.98
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Portable Magnetic Dart Board Set
£9.69
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Magnetic Darts Set for Kids
£9.99
Dartboard
Dartboards and home dart sets for games rooms, garages and competitive evenings in.
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Winmau Professional Dart Set
£70.99
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Winmau Diamond Plus Dartboard
£38.00
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Ruthless Home Darts Centre
£42.95
Electronic Dartboard Set
Electronic dartboards and scoring sets for home games, family nights and relaxed competition.
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Ruthless TopScore Dart Scorer
£25.95
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Electronic Dartboard Set
£22.01
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Deluxe Electronic Dart Scorer
£117.95
Portable Mini Golf Set
Mini golf and putting games for homes, gardens and people who like low-stakes competition.
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Mini Golf Game Set
£19.99
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Indoor and Outdoor Golf Game Set
£25.99
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Gator Golf Game
£9.59
Nintendo Switch Game
Switch games for cosy play, fast action, family gaming and console-owning recipients.
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MySims Cozy Bundle for Switch
£29.99
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Sonic Superstars for Switch
£31.48
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Skull Island Rise of Kong for Switch
£29.11
Novelty Board Game
Novelty board games for family nights, friends, parties and light-hearted competition.
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Gullible Party Game
£22.99
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Guess That Noise Game
£9.99
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Outsmarted Live Quiz Game
£29.99
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Small novelty finds
Quirky but still usable gifts for desks, kitchens, mugs, slippers and everyday moments that can handle a bit of humour.
Novelty Mug
Novelty mugs for tea drinkers, coffee breaks, hobbies and light-hearted desk gifts.
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London Bus Shaped Mug
£8.99
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Knitting Yarn Mug
£12.94
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Gardener Mug with Shovel Spoon
£8.99
Novelty Slippers
Animal, character and festive slippers for warm feet and light-hearted home comfort.
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Dunlop Monster Claw Slippers
£16.99
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Feathers McGraw Slippers
£29.99
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Disney Stitch Slippers
£14.31
Colour Changing Mug
Heat-reactive mugs for tea breaks, fandom gifts, funny messages and playful everyday use.
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Desk Toy Gadget
Desk gadgets and novelty toys for workspaces, shelves, study areas and tech fans.
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Magnetic Levitation Floating Globe
£19.59
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Floating Globe With LED Lights
£29.99
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INOVASHON Desk Toy
£12.99
Mini Desk Game
Mini tabletop games for desks, offices, families, Secret Santa gifts and quick playful breaks.
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PowerPlay Tabletop Games Set
£22.99
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Christmas Party Bingo Game
£5.75
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Mini Basketball Hoop Set
£8.59
Mini Waffle Maker
Compact waffle makers for brunch, desserts, student kitchens and easy weekend treats.
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NETTA Waffle Maker
£24.99
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VonShef Waffle Maker
£24.99
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Global Gizmos Heart Waffle Maker
£20.99
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Gadgets and light effects
Compact tech-led gifts for people who like trying something bright, interactive, silly or surprisingly useful.
Drone with Camera
Camera drones for beginners, outdoor flying and aerial photo practice.
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GOHAPHE E88 Pro Camera Drone
£30.99
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Holy Stone HS175D Camera Drone
£99.99
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Wipkviey B12 Camera Drone
£108.89
Mini Drone for Beginners
Beginner-friendly mini drones for indoor practice, children, teenagers and first-time flyers.
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Foldable Beginner Drone
£32.78
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S508 Camera Drone
£28.18
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DEERC D70 Mini Drone
£43.15
Pixel Art LED Display
Programmable pixel displays for desks, gaming rooms, creative lights and animated decor.
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Pixel Art Digital Picture Frame
£34.67
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32×32 Pixel Display Frame
£11.59
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JDVOOTD Pixel Art Table Clock
£54.25
Mini Projector
A compact home-entertainment gift for film nights, gaming, bedrooms, and casual viewing.
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Mini Projector
£39.99
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Auto Focus Mini Projector
£143.53
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FECLYDET Mini Projector
£44.99
Star Projector Night Light
Galaxy and star projectors for bedrooms, bedtime routines, and calm room lighting.
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Moredig Galaxy Light Projector
£24.99
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Mexllex Planetarium Star Projector
£29.99
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PIKOY Galaxy Projector
£24.97
Magnetic Fidget Pen
Magnetic fidget pens for desk toys, writing, study breaks and small gadget gifts.
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EKMON Magnetic Fidget Pen
£9.99
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Elegancy Magnetic Fidget Pen
£11.29
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SJ Traders Magnetic Fidget Pen
£12.99
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For kids with energy
Playful gifts for children who like movement, vehicles, dinosaurs, soft toys, indoor football and toys that invite instant play.
Remote Control Stunt Car
RC stunt cars with flips, lights, rechargeable batteries and fast play for children.
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Tecnock Remote Control Stunt Car
£19.98
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MaxTronic RC Stunt Car
£24.99
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Thedttoy Remote Control Stunt Car
£14.99
Toy Car and Track Set
Car and track playsets for children who enjoy racing, building layouts and active imaginative play.
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JOYIN Transport Truck Car Set
£17.49
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Construction Race Track Toy Set
£15.29
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Carrier Truck Race Track Set
£29.99
Dinosaur Toy
Dinosaur figures, trucks and playsets for children who love prehistoric adventures.
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Gzsbaby Jumbo Dinosaur Figures
£28.99
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HERSITY Dinosaur Figure Set
£11.99
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JOYIN Dinosaur Transport Truck
£25.49
Interactive Dinosaur Toy
Remote-control and transforming dinosaur toys for children who like noisy prehistoric play.
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TEMI Remote Control Dinosaur
£26.99
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Aooess RC Dinosaur Toy
£21.99
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Transforming Dinosaur Car Toy
£13.99
LED Hover Football Toy
An indoor football-style toy for active children, rainy days, and quick bursts of play.
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SULIVES Rechargeable LED Hover Football
£9.99
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Hover Hockey Football Set
£29.98
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Kids Hover Football Set
£23.99
Squishmallows Plush Toy
Squishmallows plush toys for collectors, children, cosy bedrooms and cheerful character gifts.
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Squishmallows Darla Reindeer
£27.88
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Squishmallows Seahorse Plush
£16.82
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Squishmallows Maritza Cactus
£27.99
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