Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who loves creating and designing video games, there are several thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas you can consider. Here are a few that might appeal to her creative side:

1. Game Design Course: Enroll her in an online game design course or workshops where she can enhance her skills and learn new techniques to create even more captivating games. This gift not only provides her with an opportunity to grow as a designer but also reinforces her passion for gaming.

2. Game Design Books: Consider gifting her books that delve into various aspects of game design, such as level design, storytelling, character development, and game mechanics. Good options include "The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses" by Jesse Schell and "Game Feel: A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation" by Steve Swink.

3. Design Tools and Software: If your mom doesn't have the latest design tools and software, consider gifting her a subscription or license to industry-standard software like Unity or Unreal Engine. These platforms will provide her with a powerful set of tools to bring her game ideas to life.

4. Game Development Equipment: Upgrade her hardware by gifting her a high-performance computer or a specialized gaming laptop with advanced graphics capabilities. This will allow her to create and test her games efficiently, optimizing her creative process.

5. Virtual Reality (VR) Headset: A VR headset can take her gaming experience to the next level and also inspire her to explore new possibilities in game design. Make sure to choose a headset that is compatible with her computer or game console.

6. Customized Game Development Merchandise: Surprise your mom with personalized merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, or phone cases featuring her own game designs. Services like Printful or Redbubble allow you to easily create and order custom products based on her unique creations.

7. Attend Game Development Conferences: Buy tickets for her to attend a game development conference or expo, where she can network with industry professionals, attend workshops, and gain insights into the latest trends and technologies.

8. Art Supplies: Help fuel her creativity by gifting her a set of high-quality art supplies. Whether it's sketching pencils, digital drawing tablets, or markers – choose supplies that align with her preferred artistic medium.

9. Gaming Inspired Jewelry: Consider unique and stylish gaming-themed jewelry that reflects her passion. From necklaces featuring video game controllers or icons to earrings shaped like game characters, there are plenty of options available online.

10. Personalized Game Design Notebook: Get her a personalized notebook or sketchbook with her name or a motivational quote engraved on the cover. This will not only serve as a practical tool but also remind her of your support for her creative endeavors.

Remember, the best gift is one that shows your mom that you not only know and appreciate her passion for designing video games but also encourage and support her in pursuing it.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”