12 New Year gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves staying in

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For a boyfriend who loves staying in, the best New Year gifts make the long winter evenings cosier: a star projector, a weighted blanket, a good tea set, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that plays your memories back from the sofa.

12 New Year gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves staying in

  1. A pixel game that plays your memories back Our product

    oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about you two 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A star projector

    A ceiling projector for movie nights. Around $25-60.

  3. A tea set

    A ceramic teapot with loose-leaf teas. Around $35-90.

  4. A weighted blanket

    A heavy, soft throw for the sofa. Around $50-150.

  5. A candle

    A soy candle from Diptyque or a local maker. Around $20-80.

  6. An instant camera

    A Fujifilm Instax Mini to catch the quiet evenings. Around $70-110.

  7. A board game

    Catan or Codenames for the nights in. Around $25-50.

  8. An experience day

    A cooking class at home through a streaming platform, or a spa evening. Around $30-100.

  9. A streaming subscription

    A year of Netflix or Disney+. Around $80-200.

  10. Soft pyjamas

    A cotton set from Uniqlo or Sleepy Jones. Check his size. Around $40-120.

  11. A comfy slipper set

    Wool or shearling slippers. Check his size. Around $30-90.

  12. A quiet night you plan

    His favourite film, his favourite meal and no phones. It costs little.

Buying for a homebody

Homebodies value comfort over spectacle. Choose things for the evenings you spend together: a blanket, a good candle, a film night. A night in, planned well, often beats a fancy dinner out.

A keepsake of your story fits the mood.

If New Year is tomorrow

Streaming cards, a takeaway voucher and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note and he still has something to open.

What should I get my boyfriend who loves staying in for New Year?

A weighted blanket, a star projector or a tea set. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that plays your memories back.

What is a unique New Year gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?

A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, to play on the sofa. It gives him a memory instead of another thing on a shelf.

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

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

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

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.

Create a New Year game for your boyfriend

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