Word Dominoes

Perfect for the word nerd in your life, this party game brings a new twist to a traditional game. Players take turns linking pictures to create various words and phrases, resulting in hilarious and imaginative answers. Easy to play, the game offers endless creative freedom, ensuring every round is different. Created by local gaming company Forrest-Pruzan Creative, Word Dominoes comes with 42 dominoes (84 images in total). TERRA CLARKE OLSEN

$25. Queen Anne Book Company, 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N., 284-2427, queenannebookcompany.indiebound.com.

Control-Alt-Hack Game

A tabletop game all about “white-hat hacking” (ethical computer hacking to ensure security). Based on game mechanics by Steven Jackson Games (creator of the popular game series Munchkin) and developed by game designers from the UW Computer Security and Privacy Research Lab, Control-Alt-Hack presents players with different missions that require various hacking skills. Geeks and non-geeks alike will enjoy it because of its fun gameplay and humorous scenarios. TCO

$30. Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe, 425 15th Ave. E., 322-1058, seattletechnicalbooks.com.

Madison Backpack

Made by Alchemy Goods, this is the perfect gift for the destructive teenager. Made from 56 percent upcycled material—used bike tubes, with shoulder straps forged from seat belts—the backpack has a divider for a laptop and multiple pockets. Locally made, the Madison Backpack offers a unique look, and is waterproof and durable. Best of all, Alchemy will repair any manufacturing defects for free! TCO

$148. Alchemy Goods, 
1723 First Ave. S., 484-9469, alchemygoods.abesmarket.com.

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