Dear backers and customers,
We want to take a moment to update you on the current tariff situation and how it is affecting the Gamefold project.
As many of you may know, the United States recently imposed tariffs of up to 145% on goods imported from China. This has more than doubled the original production cost of each table. The impact has been significant across many industries, and like others, we have been directly affected.
We completely understand your concerns and frustrations, and we want you to know that we hear you.
You might be wondering, “What if you had shipped sooner?” It is a fair question. The honest answer is that we chose to address some early design flaws. Not because we were being overly picky, but because we explored several design solutions that required careful testing and verification before moving forward. While this did delay shipping, we strongly believe it was the right decision to ensure quality.
That said, production has not stopped.
We currently have two containers full of Gamefold tables arriving in the US in the next two weeks, with more on the way. International orders are already shipping out, and we are continuing to produce and hold United States orders as we monitor the evolving tariff situation and wait for more stable conditions.
The current tariff situation is frustrating and unpredictable, but we are exploring every possible solution. This includes alternate sourcing, long-term production strategies, and cost management to keep moving forward without compromising the experience you backed.
Thank you for your patience, your support, and your belief in this project. We are doing everything we can to deliver the Gamefold you have been waiting for.
More updates coming soon.
- Yarro Studios Team
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This is a bad situation all around. I understand the delays, you wanted to deliver a quality product. That is the right way to handle it and I agree, even though it delayed the process. I would much rather have a product that is going to last due to doing your due-diligence with the R&D.
As for the tariff situation, it is unfortunate and completely out of your hands, we can’t blame you for the result of politics. You did the right thing in development and that has nothing to do with tariffs, it’s an unfortunate event that is negatively impacting this project and nothing you could have planned for.
I am still excited to get my tables, just finished my game room and they will go nicely in it.
Thank you,
Erik
Hey Guys, Has the container already been shipped to Europe, or will that only happen in the next few weeks? Since we Europeans aren’t affected by the US tariff problems, I’d still like to know what the status is for delivery to Europe :)
@Kevin A – Just a reminder that the hold only applies to U.S. orders. We’ll be updating the information soon, as these new pre-orders are expected to begin shipping once the current mass fulfillment phase is completed.
While there’s a limited-time free shipping offer, prices have increased, and taxes, tariffs, and duties are not included—they must be paid by the customer. In many cases, these additional costs can be significantly higher compared to those who paid in advance through the Pledge Manager.
Paul Harvey - Yes, please email us at supportyarrostudios.com if you need to update your shipping address.
@Rob Vaughn – Thanks for bringing that up – Yes, this should be updated soon.