Oh, the heralded "man cave" — the space of manliness and testosterone where men can truly let loose and revel in their guiltiest pleasures. Whether they are die-hard sports fans, nerdy gamers or obsessed with Settlers of Catan, guys everywhere know that a well-equipped man cave is essential for relaxing after a grueling day in the office.
If you're trying to earn major points with your beau, look no further — picking up one of these additions to your guy's man cave will earn you the title of best SO ever, with a knack for giving awesome gifts.
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When it's game time, there isn't a second to spare fumbling for the remote or light switch in a dark room. Wi-Fi enabled WeMo by Belkin lets you switch the lights on or off from virtually anywhere — the backyard, Uncle Pat's house or even three states away. You can even program WeMo to turn on or off at specified times, or even in sync with the rising or setting of the sun. The device works with most standard light switches and your existing Wi-Fi network, and it can be controlled remotely anywhere with an Internet connection. The app is available for iOS and Android and is sure to impress the guys. Price: $49.99.
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Whether they're for a game of poker or a game of Kings, playing cards are an absolute essential for any man cave. This black-on-black card set is sleek and decidedly manly, with awesome, Game of Thrones-esque designs on the back of each card. A great gift idea for stocking stuffers. Price: $10.
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Technology meets craft beer in the ultimate combination of ruggedly refined manliness that is Brewbot. This awesome "smart brewing" appliance gives you full control over every step of beer-brewing, from recipe to fermentation, and helps automate the process — an extremely helpful feature for anyone new to the world of brewing. Brewbot features an integrated recipe platform, beautiful customization, smartphone connectivity and real-time notifications to help you create the perfect craft brew. We can't think of a more appropriate addition to any man cave. Brewbot recently met its Kickstarter goal and is available for pre-order for £1,700.00, or about $2,290.
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Red cups are for college kids, and they certainly have no place in a man cave (at least for anyone over the age of 22). These blown-glass, handmade glasses are the epitome of class, and are made to order — so you know that each set is unique. These glasses enable true aficionados to mix any two beers, even ones with similar, specific gravities. Price: $125.
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Add some refinement to the collection of laminated Sports Illustrated covers that line the walls of your man's man cave with these tasteful Cars and Films posters. Produced by Jesús Prudencio, a graphic and web designer from Spain, and sold in his Etsy shop, these posters are both unique and eye-catching. These posters make the ultimate gift for any movie buff, featuring cars from classic films ("films," not "movies") such as Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Roman Holiday. Price: $29.
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Anyone who says toy cars are only for kids has clearly never set eyes on the Anki DRIVE — no man cave is complete without these babies zooming around. The pinnacle of robotic racing, Anki cars utilize artificial intelligence to bring video gaming straight to your living room floor.
The starter set makes a great father/son gift, and is perfect for halftime entertainment when all of the guys are gathered on game day. Each of the four cars included in the starter kit has its own strengths and arsenal, so choose wisely. For serious gamers, expansion cars are available for purchase. Keep in mind that Anki requires at least one iOS-compatible device for use, including an iPhone 4 (or later), 5th generation iPod Touch, 3rd generation iPad, or iPad Mini. The cars come with rechargeable batteries, and an 8-minute charge is good for about 20 minutes of gameplay. Price: $199.99.
Image: Quirky For the man who loves being in control, Spotter keeps you informed of what's going on in your home by monitoring light, motion, temperature, sound and even humidity. You can program Spotter for just about any task, and the possibilities are endless — perfect your wine collection by keeping Spotter in the wine cellar, monitor the laundry while the game is on, have it turn the lights on when the door opens, or even keep an eye on the kids from a room or two away. The device is equipped with Wi-Fi and sensors, so you can keep track of activities at home from anywhere. Available at Quirky.com and The Home Depot. Price: $49.99.
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