Christmas is coming, the list is long, and you still don't know what to get half the family. This guide sorts gift ideas by who you're buying for and how much you want to spend, so you can tick people off quickly.
The short answer: the easiest Christmas gift for most people on your list is something the whole group can use on the day. Our party game Aussie Code is $34.95 for one game, or $69.90 for a 4-pack, which works out at $17.48 per game. There's an edition for kids from 8, for adults, for music lovers and for adults-only humour.
Quick picks
Short on time? Find the person, grab the game.
- Mum and dad: Original (16+) or Everything Aussie (16+).
- A family with kids: Family, made for ages 8 and up.
- In-laws and extended family: the 4-pack, so every household gets one.
- Mates and party hosts: Original, or Naughty (18+) for adults only.
- Teens: Family under 16, Original from 16.
- Music lovers: Music (16+).
- The person who has everything: the Complete Set, all five editions.
- Kris Kringle or Secret Santa: see our Kris Kringle gifts under $20.
Why a game works as a gift
A lot of presents get opened, thanked for and put away. A game gets opened and played straight away, while everyone is still at the table after Christmas lunch.
Aussie Code plays with 2 to 20+ people, takes about 30 minutes, and there's nothing to set up. Grab a card, start the timer and go.
How it works: one person reads a "coded" phrase out loud, like "Cheese haul eighty". Everyone else can see the real answer. The reader keeps repeating it until the penny drops and they realise they've just said "She's a lady!"
Each game has a timer, 120 coded phrases and 120 answers. You can play one-on-one or in teams, so it suits a couple on the couch as well as a full house on Christmas Day.
Gift ideas by person
For mum and dad
Parents often say they don't want anything. What most of them do want is the family around the table, laughing. Original is the safe all-rounder for adults. Everything Aussie is the one built around all things Australian. Both are 16+.
For families and in-laws
Buying one present for a whole household is easier than buying four. If there are kids under 16 in the house, go for Family, which is made for ages 8 and up, so the kids can play with grandparents. Visiting several households over Christmas? The 4-pack gives you four gifts from one order.
For a friend group or party host
Turning up to a Christmas party or a barbie with a game is better than another bottle nobody remembers. Aussie Code plays with up to 20+ people and there's no setup, so it works for a big group. Original suits most groups. For mates who like their humour cheeky, Naughty is strictly 18+.
For teens
Teens are hard to buy for, and a game is something you can play with them rather than just hand over. Pick by age: Family (8+) for younger teens, and Original (16+) for 16 and up. Naughty is 18+ only, so skip it for anyone under 18.
For music lovers
Music (16+) is the edition where the answers are songs and artists. It's a good pick for the person who always has the playlist sorted, or anyone who sings along to everything.
For adults-only humour
Naughty is for ages 18 and up. Keep it for adult mates, a hens or bucks group, or a grown-ups' game night. It's not one for the family table or the office.
For expats and overseas visitors
Everything Aussie makes a good gift for an Aussie living overseas or a visitor who's spending Christmas here. We ship within Australia only, so order to an Australian address and hand it over in person or pack it in their luggage before they fly out.
For Kris Kringle and Secret Santa
Got a $20 limit? Split a 4-pack and each game is $17.48. Our Kris Kringle gift guide has more ideas under $20.
Shop the 4-pack: 4 Christmas gifts for $69.90 →
Gifts by budget
Every price below is a real Aussie Code price, in Australian dollars.
- Around $20 per person: the 4-pack is $69.90 for four games, which is $17.48 each. Good for Kris Kringles, teachers and neighbours.
- Around $35: a single Aussie Code is $34.95. Pick the edition that fits the person.
- Around $70: the 4-pack at $69.90 is four games for the price of two. It includes Original, Family, Everything Aussie and Naughty, each with its own timer, and it qualifies for free standard shipping.
- Around $150: the Complete Aussie Code Set is all five editions for $149, which is $29.80 per game. It includes Music, which the 4-pack doesn't.
Want a different four? Add any four games from the Aussie Code page to your cart and Buy 2 Get 2 Free applies automatically. For example, swap Naughty for Music if the gifts are going to a family.
Get the Complete Set: all 5 editions for $149 →
How to choose
- Start with the youngest player. Kids from 8 can play Family. Original, Everything Aussie and Music are 16+. Naughty is 18+.
- Think about who's in the room. For the family table or work, avoid Naughty. For adult mates, it's the cheeky pick.
- Count the households. One gift for one home is a single game. Three or four homes on your list is a 4-pack.
- Match the interest. Music for music lovers, Everything Aussie for anyone who loves a bit of Aussie culture.
- Don't worry about group size. It plays with 2 to 20+, so it works for a couple or the whole extended family.
Order in time for Christmas
- Same-day dispatch: orders placed before 2 PM (Sydney/Melbourne time) ship the same business day.
- Free shipping over $60: the 4-pack and the Complete Set qualify for free standard shipping. See our shipping policy.
- Afterpay: pay in 4 interest-free instalments.
- 100-day returns: on all our games, including the 4-pack. If they already have it, an unopened game can come back. Gift cards and discount codes aren't refundable. See our refund policy.
Christmas cut-off dates: ours follow Australia Post's Christmas sending dates. For metro areas, order before 2 PM on these 2026 dates:
- Standard, same state (within NSW or Vic): Tuesday 22 December
- Standard, interstate to ACT, NSW, Vic, Qld, SA and Tas: Monday 21 December
- Standard to WA: Friday 18 December
- Standard to NT: Wednesday 16 December
- Express: Wednesday 23 December (Tuesday 22 December to WA and NT)
Regional and remote areas need a few extra days, so order earlier outside the capitals. Buying gifts for a whole team? See our wholesale and corporate orders.
Christmas gift FAQ
What is a good Christmas gift for the whole family in Australia?
Something everyone can use together on the day. Aussie Code Family is made for ages 8 and up, plays with 2 to 20+ people and takes about 30 minutes.
Is a card game a good Christmas present for adults?
Yes, if it gets played. Original, Everything Aussie and Music are 16+, and Naughty is 18+ for adults-only groups.
Which edition should I buy for kids?
Family, which is made for ages 8 and up. The other editions are 16+ or 18+.
What's in the 4-pack?
Original, Family, Everything Aussie and Naughty, each with its own timer, for $69.90. You can also pick any four games yourself and Buy 2 Get 2 Free applies in the cart.
What if they already have it?
Unopened games can be returned within 100 days, including the 4-pack. Gift cards and discount codes aren't refundable.
Can you ship overseas?
No. We ship within Australia only. For someone overseas, order to an Australian address and give it to them in person.
Will my order arrive before Christmas?
For metro standard shipping, order before 2 PM on Monday 21 December 2026 for interstate or Tuesday 22 December within your state (earlier for WA and NT). Express runs to Wednesday 23 December (Tuesday 22 December to WA and NT).
Sorted your Christmas shopping?
Pick the person, pick the edition, and you've got a present that gets opened and played on Christmas Day. For several people on the list, one 4-pack covers four of them.