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
Greater Than Games: A Casualty of the Tariff Wars
The board game community is reeling today with the news that Greater Than Games, a beloved publisher known for titles like Sentinels of the Multiverse and Spirit Island, has suspended all new projects and reduced staff, effective immediately. The announcement, initially shared by Creative Director Darrell Louder on Facebook, paints a stark picture: