Tabletop games rely heavily on outsourcing production to China, which is now heavily taxed.
“Tariffs are essentially taxes on consumers, not on the countries where the products are produced.
Publishers will be forced to pass these costs along to their customers or face the prospect of ceasing operations.
“I wish we could,” Placko began.
I’ve gotten quotes.
I’ve talked to factories.
Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labour, and timelines simply aren’t.”