The best gaming advent calendar is the one built around the game your gamer already loves, so this guide sorts seven calendars on Amazon UK by franchise, age and budget, with prices checked on 6 October 2026.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 6 October 2026.
The best gaming advent calendar is the one built around the game your gamer already loves, so this guide sorts seven calendars on Amazon UK by franchise, age and budget, with prices checked on 6 October 2026. Our overall pick is the official Paladone Minecraft 24 Day Christmas Advent Calendar at £24.99, which its listing says holds 52 Minecraft surprises, from playing cards to a mini jigsaw. For a smaller budget, the Mindscape Games Advent Calendar for Nintendo Switch is a £12.99 game that opens a new present every day. For younger fans, the Funko Bitty POP! Pokemon Countdown Calendar hides 24 tiny collectable figures for £24.99. You will also find Minecraft mob figures, a Sonic stationery calendar, a teen gamer loot box and an Xbox socks calendar. Prices change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Our picks
Paladone Minecraft 24 Day Christmas Advent Calendar
Paladone Minecraft 24 Day Christmas Advent Calendar
£24.99
Best overall
Games Advent Calendar (Nintendo Switch)
Games Advent Calendar (Nintendo Switch)
£12.99
Best budget
Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar
Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar
£24.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Paladone Minecraft 24 Day Christmas Advent Calendar (£24.99). An officially licensed Minecraft calendar from Paladone. The Amazon UK listing says it holds 52 Minecraft surprises over 24 days, including playing cards, gadget decals, wall decals, a 100-piece mini jigsaw puzzle, magnetic bookmarks, washi tape and 3D decorative puzzles, with Creeper, Steve and Axolotl designs. The listing also says the packaging is plastic-free.
Best budget: Mindscape Games Advent Calendar for Nintendo Switch (£12.99). This one is a Switch game rather than a box of toys. The listing describes 25 days of presents with hundreds of levels to play in 2 player mode, set at the North Pole, and says you can unlock every present at once if you cannot wait. It suits a Switch household that wants something to play together each evening in December. Amazon showed only 9 left in stock on 6 October.
Best for younger fans: Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Pokemon (£24.99). Behind each of the 24 doors is a collectable Funko Pocket Pop! figure, and the listing suggests standing them in front of the box artwork to build a display scene. Funko pitches it for adults and children aged 3 and up, so it works for the whole family.
Other gaming advent calendars worth a look
Mattel Minecraft Mob Head Minis Advent Calendar (£16.99). 24 surprises with figures such as Steve and mobs, plus accessories like a Santa hat and shovel, all in the game's pixelated style. Mattel recommends it for ages 6 and up.
Get Trend Sonic The Hedgehog Advent Calendar 2026 (£26.09). An officially licensed Sonic stationery calendar with 24 surprises, which the listing says include notebooks, stickers, keyrings and small gadgets.
iZoeL Gamer Advent Calendar 2026 (£26.99). A general gamer loot calendar aimed at teens. The listing says it includes three playable mini retro game players, an "I'M GAMING" beanie, controller-pattern socks, a drawstring bag and a pencil case.
Get Trend Xbox Socks Advent Calendar 2026 (£25.69). 24 pairs of trainer socks behind numbered doors. The listing offers Fortnite, Xbox or Hot Wheels designs from a dropdown and gives the fit as UK 2.5 to 6.5, so check the size chart before buying for an adult.
What to look for in a gaming advent calendar
Start with the game. Licensed calendars for Minecraft, Pokemon, Sonic and Xbox are the safest choice for a fan, while a general gamer calendar like the iZoeL box suits someone who plays a bit of everything. Next, check the age guidance on the listing: Funko says 3 and up, Mattel says 6 and up, and the iZoeL calendar is aimed at teens. Think about what is inside, too. Figures and stationery last beyond December, a game gives you something to play each night, and socks are a practical gift that still feels festive. Finally, check sizes and dimensions on clothing calendars, and look at the delivery date on the product page so it arrives before 1 December.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 6 October 2026 and can change at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Minecraft advent calendar?
It depends on which one you buy, because several brands make one. The Paladone Minecraft 24 Day calendar lists 52 surprises, including playing cards, decals, a 100-piece mini jigsaw, magnetic bookmarks and washi tape. The Mattel Minecraft Mob Head Minis calendar has 24 surprises, with pixelated figures such as Steve and mobs plus accessories like a Santa hat and shovel.
Is there a Pokemon advent calendar?
Yes. The Funko Bitty POP! Countdown Calendar: Pokemon is on Amazon UK and hides 24 collectable Pocket Pop! figures behind its doors. Funko recommends it for ages 3 and up.
How much is the Pokemon advent calendar?
The Funko Bitty POP! Pokemon Countdown Calendar was £24.99 on Amazon UK when we checked on 6 October 2026. Prices change often, so check the product page for today's price.
Is there a Fortnite advent calendar?
Yes, as a socks calendar. Get Trend sells a socks advent calendar with 24 pairs on Amazon UK, and its listing lets you choose a Fortnite, Xbox or Hot Wheels design. The listing gives the fit as UK 2.5 to 6.5.
