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Father's Day Gifts for Geeks

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Want your father or husband to geek out over the awesome gift you gave him for Father's Day this year? From the father whose interests date back to the '70s when the Star Wars and Dungeons and Dragons franchises first made their mark, to the dad wh...
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The Star Wars Fan

For the one who is one with the Force. 

 
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Spoil him with a desk lamp unlike any other in the galaxy. Don't be surprised if you are treated to a few movie quotes when he opens this one!

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon Posable Desk Lamp
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This cool set makes me want noodles, but you could certainly serve other food in this bowl as well. I love the retro feel.

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Star Wars Death Star Striped Ramen Bowl with Chopsticks
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The Andor series just wrapped, and it was PHENOMENAL! This retro cool style T-shirt is sure to draw comments from fellow fans when he's out and about town. 

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Star Wars Andor Star Destroyer T-Shirt | Hot Topic
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Yes, it's another shirt featuring a character from “Andor.” My husband was so psyched for him to make his debut in the series, and he loved every scene this hilarious but bad@ss droid was in! Hope he doesn't see this list . . . because this one may b... 

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Star Wars Andor K-2SO T-Shirt | Hot Topic
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If you'd like something that ticks both the Star Wars box AND the “dad” box, this unique mug makes your task easy.

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Star Wars Darth Vader Best Dad in the Galaxy Mug
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I've seen this sun shade “in the wild” once or twice, and I'll admit it: I was jealous!

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon Crew Portrait Sunshade
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The Gamer Dad

Dads who are video gamers are a diverse bunch, but I've tried to hit a few of the biggest (and some of my household's favorite titles) with this small collection to get you thinking.

 
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The second season of the new Fallout show will be out in December, but Dad doesn't need to wait until then to “set the world on fire.” 

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Fallout Vault Boy Vault Forever T-Shirt - BoxLunch Exclusive | BoxLunch
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If he's a gamer from “back in the day,” your Nintendo fan may especially enjoy these retro “cartridge” coasters. 

I purchased a set of these for my husband a couple of years ago for Christmas, and they definitely won't win any awards for longevity if you use them heavily, especially with iced drinks (due to the condensation). However, he was amused with the nove... 

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Nintendo NES Cartridge Coasters
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Silly and practical, this magikarp parody hat is a fun gift that is sure to surprise him. 

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Magikarp Pro Shops Embroidered Hat, Cool Anime Hats, Gifts for Him, Father's Day Gifts, Birthday Christmas, Dad Hat, Gaming, Gamer, Trucker
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Visit Hyrule! The Great Plateau is an epic landscape in the world of gaming, so why not celebrate this picturesque “destination”? Please note this is an affiliate link.
The Legend Of Zelda Poster, Hyrule Great Plateau Wall Art, Hyrule Travel Print, House Warming Gifts, Birthday Gifts, Wedding Gifts
 
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And the old becomes new again! My son has been having a blast revisiting a personal favorite, and I had him review this map for accuracy and clarity. It earned his seal of approval! Please note this is an affiliate link.
Elder Scrolls IV : Oblivion laser engraved map.
 
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The Red Dead series is one of the best written in video game history, and the immense amount of fan art available online is a clear testament to its longlasting impact on players. I had my husband, a longtime fan of the series, examine some art wit...
Red Dead Redemption 2 inspired - Watercolour Style Print - Van - Der - Linde gang at Braithwaite Manor

The DnD Dad

EDIT: Preparing this section has been way too much fun. Look for an ENTIRE DnD list coming soon! (Otherwise this could easily have taken over my list. lol)
We are a Dungeons and Dragons household, and it was WAY too fun digging for some hidden gems for the DnD enthusiast to get your brain rolling. Hope you roll a Nat 20!

 
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I'm going to be honest: I kind of want this portable DnD storage box myself! :D

This organizer is great for storing his primary dice, a character mini, a few condition markers, and more. It includes a small dice tower as well, and he can easily roll into the top, which serves as a dice tray, or the large compartment where the sm...

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All-in-One Game Roamer for DND - Stunning Dice Tray, Large Tower and Storage for Random Rolls - Stores Dice for D&D, Miniatures Box (Dragon)
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I can tell from the title alone that the “Scroll of Rolling” certainly was made by a DnD enthusiast. 

And what a fun find! Collapsible dice trays that lay flat are great, but the cool details of this roll-up version is styling and practical. 

Choose from a variety of colors and options, then add his name for an extra personal touch. 

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Scroll of Rolling - Dice rolling tray or leather rolling mat with detachable straps personalized
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A coaster to keep his drink off the game table and a dice tray to keep him organized is a great combo. The dice look a little snug, but once I saw you could customize the coaster to his character's class, I was “sold.”

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24 Designs - DnD Dice Coasters | D&D Class and Monster Designs | Dungeons and Dragons Accessory | DM Gift | Birthday Gift for player and DM
 
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I know I already have a dice storage solution here, but you *have* to see this listing (and maybe do it fast . . . because Etsy tells me there's only two left!) This seller has lots of other cool stuff in their shop, though, and I just had to share t...

Does anyone NEED something this elaborate? Definitely not. But for the DnD guy who has “everything,” I think this is definitely a rarity he may not yet have added to his collection!

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Mimic Monster Dice Book DND, Dungeons and Dragons Dice Box, Handmade D&D Dice Goblin, Dice gremlin
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When the DM says this, you *know* you're in trouble! :D

This artist has several funny slate coasters, especially for DMs and cat lovers.

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D&D - Slate Coasters - 6 Unique Designs to choose from!
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For something a little silly, character class themed soap! Don't forget his secondary class if he multi-classes! 

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D&D d20 soap with full set of 7 polyhedral dice inside! dnd DnD Dungeons and Dragons Pathfinder Wizkids Tabletop RPG
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The Board Game Dad

It started innocently enough during the pandemic. Five years later, we have a giant Kallax bookcase from IKEA (plus another smaller one now beside it) as the wall of our dining room, and our dining table is a gaming table with a top we can remove to ...

 
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How long would this candle last in YOUR house?! : )

You can select from a variety of scents and change the text if you'd like, but I like this one as-is!

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Board Game Lovers Funny Candle, Unique Board Game Night Gifts, Gift for Tabletop Gamers, Smells Like We're Playing Board Games Again,
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To be fair: I'm the one who suffers from “analysis paralysis” in this house! 

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It's My Turn, Board Game Mug Gift, Funny Gaming Coffee Cup, Boardgame Lover Mug, Tabletop Gamer, Game Night Mug, Nerdy, Geeky Present
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LOVE this idea! You pick from his favorites, and this artist creates the coasters. They must be ordered in sets of four, but that should be no problem. Who can pick *just one*?

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Board Game Drink Coasters Set - Customizable - Any game
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A card tray may not be exciting to you, but to people who play games that *frequently* include a draw and discard pile, especially huge stacks of cards, this simple solution will absolutely be appreciated!

You can select from a variety of colors, and I suggest ordering at least two, which will cover a large range of games (though some, admittedly, use even more!) 

And because it's me, I have to mention that these trays are made from recycled plastic! :) 

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Draw and Discard Card Deck Tray - Great Accessory for any Board Game or Wargaming!
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These wooden bowls are a beautiful way to keep all those crazy components a little more tidy on game night. You can select the wood type, and the set of four bowls come with two large and two small bowls. 

I'll be honest: I am VERY influenced by a game's theming, and I like these bowls because they are beautiful but also because they are neutral and would fit a lot of the games on our shelves. Additionally, they are stainfree and made in Ohio, my home ...

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Wooden Bowl Set for Board Game Pieces and Components | Set of 4 Luxury Wood Token Trays for Games such as Everdell and Wingspan
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I know a lot of families have their own “trophies” of sorts, but for a silly treat for the competitive father or gaming family, these are a fun addition to your game night themed gift. The store also features designs with a six-sided die, a D20 die, ... 

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Meeple Trophy Ornament Gold Silver Copper Board Game Accessories winner 1st player(City 17)
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The Anime Dad

Anime has been growing in popularity in the United States for some time now. If the father in your life is among the many fans the genre has today, I hope this small list will give you a few ideas for off the beaten path suggestions he may enjoy.

 
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Attack on Titan was the series that hooked our home on anime, so when we saw this board game at a gaming convention last year, we picked it up without any research or knowledge of the gameplay (a rarity for us… we definitely enjoy researching and ens...

Fortunately, this co-op game proved to be a lot of fun! We have played it through several times at 3 players and found it fun to play both as a member of the survey core or as the titan! (One player controls the enemy each game.)

He won't expect this one, and if you don't end up enjoying the gameplay, the titan and castle make for cool decor on the top of your gaming bookcase (which is where ours lives when we aren't playing!)
Attack on Titan - The Last Stand - Dont Panic Games
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A little bit nerdy but just trendy enough to cross that line to cool, this Pokemon shirt from Boxed Lunch is sure to be a win!

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Pokémon Pikachu Sunshine Woven Button-Up | BoxLunch
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For the serious anime enthusiast, this 900-page biographical manga tells the story of the man many call the “God of Anime.” Along with sharing the story of  Ozamu Tezuka, readers learn about the history of the manga and anime and its rise in Japan.

You can also feel great about supporting Bookshop.org, a fantastic site that is B-Corp Certified, Climate-Neutral, and gives back to local bookstores!

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The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime
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We haven't invested in watching the ONE THOUSAND PLUS episodes of One Piece, but I know it is beloved by many. :D

Not only that, but even as someone who doesn't watch, this holder looks awesome! 

Be sure to read the compatibility notes for controllers. It seems it may fit Playstation 5, 4, and 3 controllers best, but in the reviews, you may find more information for your family's favorite console. 

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Going Merry Controller Holder | One Piece Gift | Joystick Holder | Unique Desk Decor | Luffy Ship | Ship Phone Stand | Pirate Anime Figure
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