Greater Than Games Shuts Down Amid Tariff Crisis

Recent U.S. trade tariffs, particularly those imposed on goods from China, have led to significant disruptions in the hobby and tabletop gaming industries. Board game publisher Greater Than Games has shut down new project development and reduced staff, attributing these actions to the financial strain caused by tariffs reaching up to 145%, which have made overseas manufacturing unsustainable. Other companies in the hobby sector, such as suppliers of sports card storage products, are also facing steep tariff-induced price hikes, with some warning of surcharges as high as 158% and potential shortages of essential supplies. The broader impact of these tariffs is being felt industry-wide, forcing smaller firms to scale back or close, and causing uncertainty for consumers and retailers alike. Parent companies like Flat River Group are maintaining distribution for existing stock but have suspended work on new releases, leaving the future of various games and pre-orders in question.