First she unlocked Mum, and this great grandma mug celebrates what came next. Then she unlocked Grandma. Now, after decades of play, she has reached the rarest level in the whole game: Great Grandma.
This great grandma mug celebrates that achievement in retro 8-bit style, like the arcade games her grandkids grew up on. It is fun, colourful and a little bit nerdy, in the nicest way.
It is the perfect way to share news of a new great-grandchild, or to tell her she is still winning at life.
A great grandma mug for a rare achievement
Not many people get to meet their great-grandchildren, so it is worth celebrating properly. Four generations in one family photo is a high score by anyone’s measure.
The video game joke works across the generations, too. The great-grandkids will love the pixel art, the grandkids will get the gaming reference, and Great Grandma will love that everyone is laughing together.
It is a cheerful, modern twist on a traditional gift, for a great grandma who is anything but old-fashioned.
The pixel art design
The whole design is drawn in chunky 16-bit pixel art. A great grandma with a grey bun, glasses, a red top and a brown skirt jumps in the air with her arms raised in triumph, her walking stick left standing beside her.
Gold coins and stars burst around her like a bonus round, and three red pixel hearts float above, showing she is on full health.
GREAT GRANDMA is written across the top in dark purple pixel letters with a gold outline, and LEVEL UNLOCKED! sits underneath in navy. It looks like a victory screen from a classic arcade game.
Item stats
- Glossy white ceramic, which keeps the pixel colours sharp
- 11oz capacity, or about 325mL
- Hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing
- Dishwasher and microwave safe, no extra lives needed
When to press start
- Baby announcement: Tell her a new great-grandchild is on the way
- Her birthday: Another level completed, with bonus points
- Grandparents Day: A high score from the whole family
- Mother’s Day: For the mum of the family’s longest-running player
- Family reunion: Give it when four generations are in the room
Four generations, one high score
A great grandma has seen more change than most of us can imagine. She grew up before the internet, raised kids before mobile phones and now watches her great-grandkids swipe through photos of her on a tablet.
That is exactly why the gaming joke is so fun. It brings her into the world of the youngest players in the family, and gives everyone something to laugh about together.
It is a small gift with a big message: she has played the long game, and she has won.
Shopping for a grandma who hasn’t reached this level yet? Browse all our grandma mugs for plenty more ideas.
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