Wellycon attendees, please take note. Nothing protects you as well as a good mask i.e. an N95, not the "baggy blues" pictured here (though any mask is better than nothing.) I really hope I don't hear about people coming away sick yet again this year.

In Aotearoa, today is Matariki, a new year and time for reflection and rememberance. I had some thoughts about the (long) game I've been playing for some time now: cheekyparrotgames.com/post/matariki-…

Considering I don't have employees and the inventory function doesn't work for me, I'm vexed that Xero is raising the cost yet again. Have they ever contemplated charging a sliding scale based on the turnover of the business? Xero

Updated to remove prototype footage. Got lots of positive feedback for #GlimstoneGrab at Board Games by the Bay. youtu.be/Ca3UPNlDpsg?si…

The next issue of the quarterly Cheeky Parrot Watch lands on Friday. If you're not subscribed, you can sign up via the green button here: cheekyparrotgames.com

The FARM report - mailchi.mp/44ea6fef1f25/s…

Delusions of grandeur, budgie-style? Our Bubble channeling her inner cockatoo.

Don't let that show-off the kea, the chattery kākā, or the eccentric kākāpō have all the parrot glory in Aotearoa. Vote for the rare and endangered Kākāriki karaka (orange-fronted parakeet) for Bird of the Year! birdoftheyear.org.nz

Next Saturday in Auckland!

A nice time today at Auckland Armageddon, with several of our games hitting the tables (Flaming Pyramids, Ulterior Design, and Glimstone Grab are show, plus Kiitos, which we distribute). We'll be back in the Catan board game library tomorrow from 12:30 pm

The life of the party - mailchi.mp/79bfaf0421da/p…

A Matter of Taste at Cakes n Ladders yesterday. Proud to distribute this light-hearted family game: youtu.be/V4v1qtKuGu4?si… via YouTube

December 1st! Are you sorted for stocking stuffers, Secret Santa, and small gifts? We can help with our affordable, Kiwi-designed small box range. Just $20-35 RRP

Y'all know I love birds, especially parrots, but next year I have agreed to champion one of the #bugoftheyear2026 contestants! Can you guess which one? bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2026-bug-of-th…

We're so proud of our beautiful game, released earlier this year and a perfect family Christmas gift. #glimstonegrab