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Trump tariffs terrify board game designers

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Board game designer and entrepreneur Jamey Stegmaier has published hit games like Scythe and Wingspan .

Most US board games are made in China , though Germany also has manufacturing facilities.

Massive new tariffs are causing dread among the board game community.

Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't.

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English

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