Five Star Gift Ideas

Choosing a meaningful and personal birthday gift for your friend who enjoys video games, poker, and cooking can be both fun and thoughtful. Here are a few ideas that cater to their interests:

### Video Games
1. **Customized Gaming Accessories**: Consider getting a custom controller or mouse pad designed with their favorite game or character. There are various services online that offer personalized gaming gear.
2. **Game Merchandise**: If they are a fan of a particular game, look for exclusive merchandise like posters, clothing, or collectibles from that game.
3. **New Game Release or Gift Card**: Get them a newly released game or a gift card for their favorite gaming platform (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox) so they can choose a game themselves.
4. **Gaming Chair**: A high-quality gaming chair can make their gameplay sessions more comfortable and immersive.

### Poker
1. **Professional Poker Set**: A quality poker set with chips, cards, and a felt mat can enhance their poker nights with friends.
2. **Poker Table**: If they are an avid poker player, consider a foldable poker table that they can easily set up for games.
3. **Poker Books**: Books by renowned poker professionals like Doyle Brunson's "Super System" or David Sklansky's "The Theory of Poker" can help them perfect their strategies.
4. **Subscription to Poker Sites/Apps**: A premium subscription to online poker platforms or apps can provide them with better content, fewer ads, and sometimes even access to special tournaments.

### Cooking
1. **High-Quality Cooking Gadgets**: Think about getting a specialized kitchen gadget they might not already have, such as an immersion blender, sous-vide machine, or a high-end chef’s knife.
2. **Cooking Classes**: Enroll them in local cooking classes or online cooking courses where they can learn new cuisines or advanced cooking techniques.
3. **Personalized Cutting Board**: A cutting board engraved with their name or a special message can make a practical yet personal gift.
4. **Gourmet Ingredients**: A basket filled with gourmet ingredients like exotic spices, high-quality olive oils, or artisanal cheeses can inspire their culinary creativity.

### Combining Interests
1. **Themed Cooking Night**: Plan a cooking night centered around video game-inspired recipes. There are cookbooks available that offer recipes from games like "World of Warcraft" or "The Elder Scrolls". Pair it with a poker night for a dual-themed evening.
2. **Gaming and Cooking Gear**: Gift them a video game-themed apron or oven mitts. Look for items that feature characters or elements from their favorite games.
3. **Poker Night Food Kit**: Assemble a kit with recipes and ingredients for easy-to-make snacks that they can quickly whip up during poker nights, such as gourmet chips and dip, sliders, or homemade pizza.

By tailoring your gift to their interests in video games, poker, and cooking, you'll provide a thoughtful and memorable present that your friend will truly appreciate.

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