13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves staying in

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For a dad who loves staying in, the best Christmas gifts make evenings at home cozier: a blanket, a robe or a puzzle, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns shared memories into something he can play.

13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves staying in

  1. A pixel game of playable memories Our product

    oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad 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 family’s cozy 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. Pajamas

    A soft flannel set. Around $25-80.

  3. A weighted blanket

    Six to nine kilos for movie nights. Around $55-140.

  4. A board game

    Catan or Ticket to Ride. Around $25-50.

  5. A jigsaw puzzle

    A 1,000-piece view of a place he loves. Around $15-35.

  6. A cozy robe

    Fleece or waffle cotton. Around $35-90.

  7. A streaming gift card

    So he can pick his evenings in. Around $15-45.

  8. A hot chocolate kit

    Good cocoa, marshmallows and mugs. Around $18-40.

  9. Slippers

    Sheepskin or wool. Around $30-80.

  10. A whiskey tasting set

    Small bottles for a quiet evening, if he drinks. Around $30-70.

  11. A star projector

    A galaxy light for the living room. Around $20-50.

  12. A recliner pillow

    A neck support for the sofa. Around $20-50.

  13. A handwritten note

    Wish him a calm holiday. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a dad who loves staying in

Comfort and calm matter. Avoid gifts that push him to go out more and pick things that make his home feel special.

Order dates

Bulky 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 dad who loves staying in for Christmas?

A blanket, pajamas or a robe. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.

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

A pixel game built from your family’s cozy nights, or a streaming gift card for his evenings in.

Can I send my dad 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 dad?

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 dad who loves a night in.

Make a game for your dad

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com