One of the most prominent names in tabletop gaming, CMON, famous for its creations like Zombicide and Marvel United, is placing all upcoming ventures on hold. This decision comes amidst the adverse impact of ongoing tariffs affecting the board game market.

CMON announced that it will not pursue any new crowdfunding campaigns or game developments for the time being, citing ‘global conditions’ as the primary reasoning behind this halt. The firm will also be making tough decisions regarding staffing, leading to layoffs across their creative divisions.

The company’s strategy will pivot towards ensuring the successful delivery of pre-existing projects currently in the pipeline while navigating these challenging economic waters.

With the tariffs imposed between the US and China at a steep 145%, many in the board game industry fear the consequences. CMON, known for its regular multi-million dollar Kickstarter campaigns, may find it hard to sustain its revenue during this period of uncertainty. The future remains unclear, with many urging for a resolution to the trade tensions to avoid further disruption in the board game publishing landscape.