EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 12 MIN
How Steve Jackson Games’ Tariff Takedown Sparked a Board Game Industry Revolution—Fueled by Avonetics.com
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When tariffs threatened to derail Steve Jackson Games’ Backerkit campaign, they made a bold move: absorbing the extra costs instead of passing them on to customers. This decision ignited a fiery debate on Avonetics about whether companies should eat the costs or shift them to consumers. From the financial strain on indie publishers to the political implications of tariffs, the conversation exploded into a full-blown industry reckoning. Could this be the tipping point for how board game companies handle economic challenges? Dive into the heated discussion and discover why this moment could change the game forever. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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When tariffs threatened to derail Steve Jackson Games’ Backerkit campaign, they made a bold move: absorbing the extra costs instead of passing them on to customers. This decision ignited a fiery debate on Avonetics about whether companies should eat the costs or shift them to consumers. From the financial strain on indie publishers to the political implications of tariffs, the conversation exploded into a full-blown industry reckoning. Could this be the tipping point for how board game companies handle economic challenges? Dive into the heated discussion and discover why this moment could change the game forever. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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How Steve Jackson Games’ Tariff Takedown Sparked a Board Game Industry Revolution—Fueled by Avonetics.com
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