Games & Entertainment

The hours between Christmas lunch and the evening evaluation can turn interesting or flat depending on what's on offer to fill them, and the right games and entertainment pieces tip the balance. Our luxury Christmas games edit includes heirloom-quality chess sets, walnut backgammon boards, hand-bound jigsaw puzzles, traditional card sets and premium trivia games. Each piece is designed to be pulled out annually.
  • Heal's Building 250 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Heal's Building 250 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

    Luxury versions of classic games use better materials (solid timber pieces, leather-wrapped boards, hand-finished cards) that feel substantially different from standard supermarket equivalents. A beautifully made game gets used and enjoyed for decades, becoming part of family Christmas tradition. The quality difference is obvious on first use.

    Quality board games with proper materials often outlast cheap versions by decades, genuinely justifying the higher price. Handmade chess sets, wooden backgammon boards and proper playing cards become heirlooms in many families. For games that only come out once or twice a year, the incremental cost per use remains reasonable.

    Traditional games like chess, backgammon, draughts and classic card games work across generations, from older family members through to children old enough to grasp the rules. Jigsaw puzzles bring the whole family together in rotation. Avoid games requiring extensive reading for groups including younger children or older relatives with sight constraints.

    All Christmas games qualify for Heal's premium gift wrap at checkout, and most ship in their original packaging which is usually display-worthy in its own right. Leather boxed chess sets and similar gifts are particularly well-presented from the factory. Gift messages add a personal note to any direct-ship order.

    • Find ‘Presents For Particular People’ With Our Christmas Gift Guide
      Buying Guides
      Find ‘Presents For Particular People’ With Our Christmas Gift Guide
      Finding the perfect Christmas presents is never easy, especially for those ‘particular people’ in your life. This Christmas we’ve taken inspiration from our archive series of gift guides ‘Presents for Particular People’ giving the glamorous 1930s gift suggestions such as Bright Young People, the Bon Viveur and the Punctual Correspondent a 21st century update. From secret Santa and stocking fillers to statement gifts for that special someone, our festive edit has Christmas covered. And to ensure yours is a seasonal soiree to remember, we’ve curated Christmas table settings, accessories and decorations that are certain to impress family and friends. Presents for foodies Great as last minute gifts or stocking fillers, our Christmas Food and Drink selection offers a range of delicious treats and tipples. Perfect for those with a taste for the finer things. Presents for the home Christmas comes but once a year, so whether you’re in search of perfect presents or gifts for your space, discover festive designs they’ll adore from our Home Accessories collection including our modern rugs, perfect for any lounge or bedroom. Presents for her Forget diamonds, when it comes to Christmas designers are a girl’s best friend. Treat the one you love to gifts she’ll adore this holiday or let her bask in her own beauty with our copper mirror. Presents for him What to get the man who has everything? This Christmas, discover debonair designs no gent should be without. Discover seasonal scents A subtle play on the senses, our festive fragrances are guaranteed winter warmers. Discover our seasonal scents Winter Spice and Frankincense & Pine, great as gifts or for creating an evocative ambiance in your home this Christmas. Showstopping decorations Throw out the tinsel and adorn your tree with these beautifully crafted decorations from the Original Winter's Tale. “These hand-blown decorations will bring texture and warmth to your Christmas tree.” Jo Bailey, Acting Style Director at Living Etc. Impress your guests Tis the season to celebrate! Dress your table with designer tableware and accessories for the perfect Christmas dinner party. “Candlelight paired with lustred glass is the perfect combination for a dazzling dining table.” Emily Rubner, Heal's Dining Buyer Shop Christmas Back to top