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New: 2026 Holiday Boxes

Each limited-edition box includes a variety of Nashke Native Games products, but you get to decide which re-released Reimagined Traditional Game you want to include!

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Bagese Holiday Gift Box

$65.00

Give the gift of a a re-imagined traditional Ojibwe game this holiday season with our Bagese Holiday Gift Box!

Bagese, the Bowl Game, is an Anishinaabe game of chance played by tossing tokens into a bowl to earn points, steal chips, and compete to collect them all. Designed for players of all ages, this reimagined game offers a fun way to learn, play, and connect with Ojibwe language and culture.

Perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or cozy evenings around the table, Bagese brings friendly competition, cultural learning, and connection together.

Each box includes:

Our newly re-designed Bagese Game!
Nashke Games Holiday Brochure - with Native Winter Imagery and an Indigenous Recipe.
A variety bundle of 10 greeting cards featuring Ojibwe and Dakota messages. All cards are 4.25 in. x 5.5 in. and blank inside to write personal greetings.
Two Nashke Whoopie Cushions. Featuring fun language in Ojibwe and Dakota.
A beautiful Nashke Games holiday gift box.
An additional fun Nashke surprise to spread holiday joy!

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Makizinataagewin Holiday Gift Box

$80.00

Give the gift of a a re-imagined traditional Ojibwe game this holiday season with our Makizinataagewin Holiday Gift Box, bringing the spirit of laughter and friendly competition to your holiday celebrations!

The Moccasin Game is a traditional game played for generations among Ojibwe and many other Indigenous communities. Rooted in teamwork, strategy, and playful misdirection, this game brings people together through the excitement of hiding and finding the marked piece. Our reimagined version has simplified gameplay so players of all ages can enjoy!

Perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or game nights, this gift box invites you to share in the joy of gameplay and culture!

Each box includes:

Our newly re-designed Makizinataagewin Game! (Only available in this holiday gift box!)
Nashke Games Holiday Brochure - with Native Winter Imagery and an Indigenous Recipe.
A variety bundle of 10 greeting card featuring Ojibwe and Dakota messages. All cards are 4.25 in. x 5.5 in. and blank inside to write personal greetings.
Two Nashke Whoopie Cushions. Featuring fun language in Ojibwe and Dakota. .
A beautiful Nashke Games holiday gift box.
An additional fun Nashke surprise to spread holiday joy!

Holiday Boxes also make perfect corporate or organizational gifts!

Say Miigwech to your board members, staff, or partner organizations this holiday season. We’ll ship each box directly to the recipient and include a personalized card from your organization.

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“These games are incredible. I can see the benefit to having access for these to all school age children, Anishinaabe or not!"

— Melanie Franks, Tribal Liaison for The Minnesota Department of Education
“Our students are loving the snake game”

— Jessica, Indian Education, Grand Rapids
“I used your games oodles of times. Always met with great success and enthusiasm”

— Jill, Indian Education Advisor
“Your games are fun ways for me to insert my culture, that I know so little about, into my families busy schedule.”
“It makes me so proud to see my culture in other places than ceremonies and Pow wows and these games are super fun.”
“A friend recommended Mii Gwech to me... and from the first time I played it, I was hooked! I absolutely LOVE it! It's my new favorite game."

Giving Back to the Native Community

An important part of our mission is giving a portion of our profits to Native youth in the form of scholarships and other investments into the Native Community.

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Celebrating Native language and culture through the joy of play, education, and community.

As seen featured on:

Games & Merch

Events & Services

New: 2026 Holiday Boxes

“These games are incredible. I can see the benefit to having access for these to all school age children, Anishinaabe or not!"

“Our students are loving the snake game”

“I used your games oodles of times. Always met with great success and enthusiasm”

“Your games are fun ways for me to insert my culture, that I know so little about, into my families busy schedule.”

“It makes me so proud to see my culture in other places than ceremonies and Pow wows and these games are super fun.”

“A friend recommended Mii Gwech to me... and from the first time I played it, I was hooked! I absolutely LOVE it! It's my new favorite game."

Giving Back to the Native Community

Our Retail Partners

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