Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys indie board games, there are several thoughtful and personalized gift ideas you can consider that will enhance her gaming experience and bring joy to her birthday. These gift ideas focus on supporting independent designers and expanding her gaming collection.

1. Indie Board Game Subscription: Gift your mom a subscription to an indie board game service such as "IndieBox" or "UnboxBoardom." These monthly subscription boxes deliver unique indie games right to her doorstep. It's an exciting way for her to discover and explore new games she might not have come across otherwise.

2. Custom Board Game: Collaborate with an indie game designer to create a one-of-a-kind board game tailored specifically for your mom. It could incorporate her favorite themes, characters, or even incorporate family memories. This personalized gift will not only showcase her passion for indie games but also demonstrate your thoughtfulness and creativity.

3. Board Game Accessories: Enhance your mom's gaming setup with accessories that add comfort and style to her gaming sessions. Consider a custom-made gaming table or a premium tabletop gaming mat. These accessories not only provide a more enjoyable playing experience but also exhibit your attention to detail and support for her hobby.

4. Indie Board Game Artwork: Many indie games have beautiful and unique artwork. Look for prints or posters featuring artwork from her favorite indie games. She can display these in her game room as a visual reminder of her love for gaming and support for independent creators.

5. Indie Board Game Convention Tickets: Surprise your mom with tickets to a local or regional indie board game convention. These events are a fantastic opportunity for her to meet like-minded individuals, participate in game tournaments, and discover new indie games. This gift will offer her a chance to connect with the indie gaming community, make new friends, and deepen her love for indie board games.

6. Game Organizer or Storage Solution: Indie board games often come with numerous pieces and cards. Help her keep her collection organized with a game organizer or storage box specifically designed for board games. These organizers not only simplify the setup and cleanup process but also protect the components, ensuring her games stay in excellent condition for years to come.

7. Board Game Design Workshop: If your mom is interested in the creative side of indie board games, consider enrolling her in a board game design workshop or providing her with an online course. This gift will enable her to learn the fundamentals of game design from industry professionals, empowering her to potentially create her own indie board game in the future.

Remember to add a heartfelt note expressing your love and appreciation for her and her passions as you present the gift. Your thoughtful and personalized gift will undoubtedly make your mom's birthday memorable and reinforce the bond you share.

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”