Pick great presents for the whole crew
The holidays are right around the corner! For those hard-to-shop-for principled people in your life, use our guide to help you pick a meaningful gift that reflects your loved one’s values.
From kids learning how to share to your reserved yet radical friend, dog lovers to card-carrying union members, we have something for anyone who wants to make the world a better place. Even better, all our games are $10–$15 off when you buy now.
When you choose one of our games, you have the added benefit of knowing you’re spending your money with a small, solidarity economy business during the holiday season. All our games are ethically and sustainably made, using the services of unionized and worker-owned businesses for printing and packaging. It’s just another way to show the passionate people in your life that you care about their causes.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Activists
Who: cat people; sci-fi and espionage aficionados
What: Space Cats Fight Fascism: The Board Game
Space Cats Fight Fascism: The Board Game is a space-themed game that pits freedom-fighter cats against fascist rats who seek to seize control of the galaxy.
Space Cats Fight Fascism: The Board Game
2–4 players
One hour approximate playtime
$29 (normally $40)
Who: dog lovers; post-apocalypse preppers
What: Good Dog, Bad Zombie
Good Dog, Bad Zombie is a cooperative board game where everyone plays together as a heroic dog pack, exploring a post-apocalyptic city. Sniff out scents, bark at the undead, and herd hoomans to safety. Even play the game as your own dog using our custom dog card creator!
Who: the friend who works hard and plays harder
What: STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion
STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion is a cooperative strategy game where players develop rebellion efforts across the in-game city to prevent mega corporations from taking over workforces. Created in collaboration with the labor rights organization Jobs with Justice.
Who: new friends; kids learning how to share; elders
What: Rise Up: The Game of People & Power
Rise Up: The Game of People & Power is an excellent option for individuals who want to play with family and friends rather than against them. Everyone is on the same team when playing Rise Up, meaning that everybody works together to build power and create social justice success. The game comes in two versions: the strategic version designed for game nights, and the simplified version for young players.
Rise Up: The Game of People & Power
Ages 10+
2–5 players
One hour to one and a half hour approximate playtime
$35 (normally $45)
Who: your BFF’s new partner; creative problem-solvers
What: Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics
Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics is another fun, fast-paced card game that enables players to organize actions and engage their radical imaginations. It’s easy to play, with one player being the Decider each round, while other players try to convince the Decider that their protest tactic is the best possible choice. Created in collaboration with the Center for Story-based Strategy.
Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics
4–8 players
Ages 13+
30 to 45 minutes approximate playtime
$28 (normally $40)
Who: outspoken cousins; crossword puzzle addicts
What: Loud & Proud: The Fast-Paced Social Justice Word Game
Loud & Proud: A Social Justice Word Game is a fast-paced game that utilizes words or phrases printed on cards. Players take turns flipping cards over and facing off using the words and phrases they see. For example, one card might say, “Civil Rights Leader” and other players have to guess the correct answer based on that prompt (Rosa Parks). Correct guesses win the player a card, and the player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
Loud & Proud: The Fast-Paced Social Justice Word Game
3-6 players
Ages 12+
20 minutes approximate playtime
$25 (normally $35)
Who: TESA Collective fans who want more fun
What: Expansion packs
In addition to our popular base game Space Cats Fight Fascism, the Secret Meowssions expansion is available to add extra depth and adventure to the gameplay that activists already love.
For lovers of Good Dog, Bad Zombie, come not one but two expansion packs to keep the post-apocalyptic fun going: Unlikely Allies, a mini-expansion, and Weird Smells, the larger expansion pack.
Secret Meowssions expansion pack
$12.50 (normally $25)
Who: the whole family; a community center; your collective
What: Activist Game Night Bundle
Not sure who will like which game best? Planning on staying in for multiple game nights this winter? Get our Activist Game Night bundle, which has our three most popular games at a significant discount. Games included:
- STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion, a strategic, cooperative, and beautifully-illustrated board game about building a city-wide uprising to stop a mega-corporation’s takeover.
- Space Cats Fight Fascism—Exactly what it sounds like. Play as a band of rebel cats trying to stop fascist rats from taking over the galaxy!
- Rise Up: The Game of People and Power, a board game about building people power and winning together to create social change—even when the cards are stacked against us.
Includes: STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion (2–4 players), Space Cats Fight Fascism (2–4 players), and Rise Up: The Game of People and Power (2–5 players)
$95 (usually $130)
Who: doting cat parents; the reserved yet radical friend
What: Raised Paw Shirt
On top of the Space Cats Fight Fascism game, we also offer these Raised Paw shirts inspired by the board game. Take your fight against fascist rats on the go.
Who: visionaries; the sibling who wears corrective lenses
What: Laser Eyes Shirt
Another apparel piece for individuals who enjoy Space Cats Fight Fascism. This Laser Eyes shirt might be just the thing your activist friend is looking for.
Who: beekeepers; members of your local worker-owned co-op
What: Co-ops Rock Shirt
This “Co-ops Rock” t-shirt will help your activist friend show the world their co-op pride. Any activist will love this piece, either by itself or as a set with one or more of the Space Cats Fight Fascism apparel pieces.
Who: rabble rousers; card-carrying union members
What: STRIKE! Shirt
Show off your worker and labor pride with this awesome STRIKE! Shirt, based on one of our best-selling board games.
Find something special for the activists that you love and value— shop the TESA Collective.
All of TESA Collective’s games are ethically and sustainably made, and domestically manufactured. TESA Collective’s games are unique, fun, and strive to capture the spirit of activism.
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Don’t forget to pre-order the re-release of Co-opoly: The Game of Cooperatives, and check out our array of other games in addition to the titles mentioned in this guide.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the TESA Collective.