14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves staying in

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For a brother who loves staying in, the best Christmas gifts make evenings at home cosier: a candle, pajamas or a star projector, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) starring him with a final level set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves staying in

  1. A pixel game with a final level in Almaty Our product

    oin turns your sibling bond into a small 2D pixel game with your brother as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your cosy family nights rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A candle

    A soy candle with a warm scent. Around $15-40.

  3. Pajamas

    A soft set for movie nights. Around $25-70.

  4. A star projector

    A galaxy-light for his ceiling. Around $20-50.

  5. A tea set

    A small teapot with loose-leaf teas. Around $25-60.

  6. A board game

    Catan or Exploding Kittens. Around $20-50.

  7. A spontaneous trip

    A short outing to break the routine, at his pace. Around $20-70.

  8. A weighted blanket

    A 6-9 kg blanket for film nights. Around $50-140.

  9. A jigsaw puzzle

    1,000 pieces of a place he loves. Around $15-35.

  10. A dressing gown

    Waffle or fleece. Around $30-80.

  11. A hot chocolate kit

    A good cocoa, marshmallows and mugs. Around $15-35.

  12. A streaming gift card

    Lets him choose his evenings in. Around $15-40.

  13. A film night

    Pick his favourite film and bring snacks. Costs very little.

  14. A handwritten note

    Wish him a restful holiday. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a homebody brother

Comfort and calm matter most. Avoid gifts that push him to go out more, and choose things that make home feel special.

Order dates

Bulkier gifts should be ordered in early December. Gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.

What should I get my brother who loves staying in for Christmas?

A candle, pajamas or a star projector. For a sibling gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my brother that is not just another object?

A pixel game with a final level in Almaty, or a film night together.

Can I send my brother a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my brother?

oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a homebody brother.

Make a game for your brother

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com