Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who has a passion for board game design and creation, there are plenty of meaningful and unique gift options to consider. Here are a few ideas that I think she would appreciate:

1. Board Game Design Book: Consider gifting her a book on board game design, such as "The Kobold Guide to Board Game Design" by Mike Selinker, which offers insights, tips, and advice from industry professionals. It would be a valuable resource for her to enhance her skills and explore new ideas.

2. Designing Tools: Help her take her creativity to the next level by providing her with the necessary tools. She might appreciate a set of high-quality markers, pencils, drafting tools, or even specialized software for designing board games.

3. Game Design Workshop: Look for a local game design workshop or online course that offers hands-on experience in creating and designing board games. Gifting her this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and gain insights from experts and fellow enthusiasts could be an enriching and inspiring experience.

4. Personalized Game Components: Consider commissioning personalized game components for her. For example, you could have custom-made playing cards, game pieces, or a game board created that feature personal mementos, family photos, or inside jokes. This would add a personal touch to her favorite games.

5. Board Game Prototyping Kit: A board game prototyping kit would be a highly practical and thoughtful gift. Look for a kit that includes game boards, cards, tokens, and other essential components she would need to bring her ideas to life. This would enable her to iterate and playtest her concepts with ease.

6. Subscription to a Board Game Design Magazine: Keep her inspired and up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in board game design by gifting her a subscription to a board game design magazine. The magazine will provide her with fresh ideas, interviews with industry experts, and in-depth articles on various aspects of game design.

7. Attend a Board Game Convention: Surprise her with tickets to a board game convention or conference. These events often feature workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities to meet renowned game designers. It would be a chance for her to network, learn, and immerse herself in the board game design community.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts are those that are thoughtful and align with her interests and passions. By considering her love for board game design and creation, you can choose a gift that will not only bring her joy but also support and nurture her creative endeavors.

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”