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January
This was the month for a deep dive into my project management engagement at Chip Theory Games, where I began in earnest to help plan and organize work on their Cloudspire campaign, among other initiatives.
December
That’s it, folks — another year in the bag! Looking forward, I expanded engagements with my two largest consulting clients, so look for further and expanded Chip Theory– and Matt Paquette–brand contributions from me in 2025. That doesn’t mean I’m putting down Left Justified Studio and Prolific Games projects. Far from it. What they’ll be and when they’ll come are both up in the air just now, but stay tuned for revised Flapjacks & Sasquatches expansions, a new English-language edition of another Morning Games title, the first LJS roll-and-write, and more. Happy New Year!
November
I’m Kind of a Big Dill was released to retail, a triumph of the ad hoc Cheese Volcano production team. Find it in your local store!
October
Gamehole Con remains an annual highlight. We had excellent sales, the family working together, and friends all around.
September
Even with a bit of travel for the Alliance Open House, some level of sanity returned to the day-to-day in September, and I managed to catch up on many — not all, obviously! — of the things that burst into flame in July and August. • Of course, we’re also gearing up to promote I’m Kind of a Big Dill, Left Justified’s first foray into party games. You can preorder a great bundle deal right now!
August
August was complete insanity. Gen Con, as always, was a key reason, but we also launched both Jewels for the Emperor Penguin and Frozen Shinies: The Emperor Penguin’s Nephew at Left Justified Studio. Check them out! Both designs were a long time coming together — thought for very different reasons — and I’m very proud of both.
June
Lumberjacks with Rocket Launchers had its official release date. Like take-that games that play well with a larger group? Have a look!
May
The Flapjacks & Sasquatches Dice Game — both the Standard and Deluxe editions — were officially released. • I went to Las Vegas not once, but twice! Much fun was had hanging out with (a) James Ernest and (b) family friends. • I attended UK Games Expo for the first time. What an excellent show! Many thanks to the Otterys of Eclectic Games and the team from Spiral Galaxy for all their help.
April
The Lumberjack Games arrived in Minneapolis, fulfillment began, and we started shipping distributor games out into the channel. If you weren’t a backer, look for them wherever you buy games!
March
GAMA Expo was a big success in its new location in Louisville. I’m looking forward to returning next year. • At Adepticon, sales were up more than 20% over last year, and would have been higher if we hadn’t run out of nearly every game in our catalog. We’ll pack more games next time!