Trump tariffs terrify board game designers

Small American publishers are particularly affected by the rise in taxes on products imported from China. The crowdfunding platform, widely used to develop board games, finds itself weakened.

Trump tariffs terrify board game designers

Most games are made in China. They now face hefty fees.

Steve Jackson Games says tariffs are a ‘seismic shift’ for board games

The CEO of Steve Jackson Games, which makes board games and card games, says that the 54 percent tariff on goods imported from China that will go into effect on April 5th is a “seismic shift” for the board game industry and that “prices are going up.” “At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans,” CEO Meredith Placko says in a post. “We do know that we can’t absorb this ki…

Board game publishers lament the devastating impact of new US tariffs on the tabletop industry: 'There is no silver lining. It is a lose-lose-lose situation for everyone involved'

The tabletop boom just stopped dead in its tracks.

What Game Publishers Are Saying About The Tariffs

Many tabletop game companies have already spoken out about the recent US tariffs and how they will be affected. I will add to this thread as and when I hear...

US President Donald Trump has announced comprehensive tariffs on foreign goods, which could bring tariffs on Chinese products to as much as 54%. The tariff hikes will reportedly deal a devastating blow to the board game industry, which has made a comeback after decades of struggle.