Trump tariffs trap Gloomhaven overseas, and the publisher is furious

Trump tariffs trap Gloomhaven overseas, and the publisher is furious

It’s no exaggeration to say that the release of Gloomhaven, the campaign-in-a-box board game, was a watershed moment for the tabletop industry in 2017. Here was a high-concept physical product that weighed close to 18 pounds. Inside were modular tiles and plastic miniatures, maps and secret envelopes, all adding up to an experience to be shared with family and friends over 100 or more unique gameplay sessions. Its innovations and subsequent popu…

[April 17, 2025] Trump tariffs may stop Gloomhaven from reaching...

Reporting on a CNN report on Trump's tariffs affecting small businesses, Polygon has reported that Trump's tariffs has trapped Gloomhaven from ever reaching the U.S. with the founder of Cephalofair Games stating to Polygon that "These tariffs are a doomsday scenario for the US board game industry" and for Cephalofair Games "it is just not economically feasible to bring board games into the US at such tariff rates." It's even reported that the f…

'Gloomhaven 2E' Stuck In China Amid Rollercoaster Trump Tariffs

Approximately $1.2 million worth of Cephalofair product, including the new Gloomhaven, is stuck overseas thanks to the Trump tariffs. As the tabletop industry braces for even more volatility, the fallout of the Trump tariffs begins. This week, Cephalofair Games COO, Price Johnson, spoke with CNN and revealed that more than $1 million worth of product […] ‘Gloomhaven 2E’ Stuck In China Amid Rollercoaster Trump Tariffs first appeared on Bell of Lo…