tabletop
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.
tabletop
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.”
Public Articles
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.
announcements
Tariffs, MCG, and Your Games
The current tariff situation for American game companies is an existential challenge. By Charles M. Ryan.
tabletop
Bitter Chalice is a bold RPG design playing a bold game of chicken with US tariffs
A health bar appears below the US Customs agency.
Public Articles
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.
Public Articles
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.
culture
Tabletop publishers believe RPG books are exempt from Trump tariffs, for now
But reality in the worst timeline changes daily.