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Tariffs are killing “uncommon” RPGs
Three card-based storytelling games are the latest victim of wanton economic policy
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Tabletop designers rush to prepare for another looming US tariff storm
Another hole in the boat, while everyone frantically bails.
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Tabletop industry becomes poster children of tariff collapse
The Gray Lady is about 15 years too late noticing the cracks in the facade.
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Cephalofair Games’ Mister Johnson Goes to Washington
The Gloomhaven COO is taking a 50% pay cut to shore up business in the wake of devastating tariffs.
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Tabletop makers push back against tariffs with honesty and direct political action
"I urge everyone to do the same, because it’s important in times like these to speak up and to voice your concerns, your dissent.”
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Latest 90-day tariff reduction is a stay of execution for some tabletop RPG publishers
For others, it’s just smoke from an authoritarian dumpster fire.
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Tariffs, MCG, and Your Games
The current tariff situation for American game companies is an existential challenge. By Charles M. Ryan.
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Hasbro’s “cautious” approach to tariffs depends on more licensed Magic: The Gathering and potential layoffs
Final Fantasy’s crossover is already a best-selling set, but Hasbro’s CEO still warned of price hikes and workforce reduction.
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Small tabletop creators already feeling squeezed by the Tariff Era
Scattered information and ever-changing stakes leave creators feeling naked against a coming economic storm.
Public Articles
Canadian tabletop will not be bullied by Trump regime
After economic and political threats from south of the border, Canada’s RPG scene is forging a new path.
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Tabletop publishers believe RPG books are exempt from Trump tariffs, for now
But reality in the worst timeline changes daily.
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Tabletop companies are waiting for the ship to come in on tariffs
As Trump plays Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots with global economics, the RPG industry braces for unknowable costs.
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Pushing Back on Tariffs
Tariffs are a terrible deal for, well, everyone. Especially Americans who buy things. And especially gamers.