Another ripple effect of the ongoing tariff situation is being felt within the tabletop game industry. GTS Distribution, a key distributor for many game retailers, has announced the suspension of its popular “Top 5 Board Game Preorders” program. The announcement, made on their website for the week of April 21, 2025, signals the growing
Another One Bites the Dust: Boardlandia Online Closes Doors Citing Tariff Impact
The world of online board game retail has just become a little smaller. Boardlandia Online, a familiar name for many tabletop enthusiasts, has announced its closure, directly attributing the decision to the recently imposed tariffs. In a somber announcement posted on their website, the company stated that they had been facing a “series
CMON Announces Pause on Future Game Development and Staff Reductions Amid Tariff Concerns
Popular tabletop game publisher CMON (Cool Mini Or Not) today announced a significant shift in company focus, citing challenging global economic conditions, particularly the ongoing impact of tariffs. In a statement released this morning, the company revealed an immediate pause on all future game development and new crowdfunding campaigns. The deci
Stonemaier Games Takes a Stand: Lawsuit Filed Against Trump’s Tariffs
In a move that has reverberated throughout the board game industry, Stonemaier Games, the acclaimed publisher behind the wildly popular game Wingspan, has announced its decision to pursue legal action challenging the tariffs imposed on goods imported from China. The company outlined its position in a recent blog post, highlighting the significant f
Gloomhaven 2E in Limbo: Trump Tariffs Paralyze Cephalofair Games
The eagerly anticipated Gloomhaven 2E and other Cephalofair Games products are caught in a devastating limbo, trapped overseas by the escalating Trump tariffs. This week, Cephalofair Games COO, Price Johnson, revealed to CNN that a staggering $1.2 million worth of their product, representing about 60,000 units across 25 forty-foot containers, is be