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
190 comments
Why do new buyer’s get the $350 deal and free shipping? When origional backers got a worse deal?
Will backers whose order is in the two containers coming in the next two weeks be notified? I’d really like to have a better idea of when my order will be shipped (originally was stated as February Delivery). My order # is Yarro-19827 and pledge upgrades order # YarroStudios-3582469.
Hey team yarro! Thank you for the update. I did see on the kickstarter comments that you also switched shipping providers in the US due to the tariff situation. Because of this the emails going out for who is getting their tracking info was delayed. Is there anyway you could confirm for me if my kickstarter bundle is in the container on its way to the US? Thank you!
Thank you for the update. Could you please clarify at which point the tracking emails are sent? You’ve mentioned this to a backer on KS: “Your order is already on one of the ships expected to arrive in the U.S. within the next two weeks. Due to the current situation, we’ve switched logistics partners, which has caused a slight delay in sending out shipping confirmation emails.” So, will this backer get their email when the order arrives at the country of destination? Because it certainly isn’t when the order gets on a ship.
How much longer do you expect the wait to be? Am I not going to have to pay more am I?