To Our Community,
As many of you may have heard, the United States has enacted new tariffs on imported goods. These changes are already beginning to affect the hobby gaming industry—and we want to speak to you directly about what this means, and what you can expect from us moving forward.
We’ve received confirmation from multiple distribution partners that these tariffs will apply to both new product releases and restocks of existing titles as they arrive in the U.S. Any games that entered the country before the tariffs took effect are currently not impacted.
Because most hobby games are partially or entirely produced overseas, with lead times averaging 3–4 months, products scheduled to release around or after April are already seeing price increases from distributors. This includes not just new titles, but regularly available games that are being restocked. We’ve also been advised that the increased costs may result in delays—or, in some cases, cancellations—of certain products altogether by Distributors.
Unfortunately, this situation also affects pre-orders. While we understand the frustration this may cause, we want to be clear: pre-orders will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, depending on what pricing we receive from our distributors. If distributor pricing increases, some pre-orders may be subject to adjustments.
That said, we want to be equally clear about our commitment to you:
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We will not raise prices one penny beyond what is passed on to us.
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We will always provide proof and explanation for any increases.
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We will provide timely information and updates. As soon as we have it, you will have it too.
And through it all, our public pledge (https://gamersguildaz.com/pages/about-us) to this community remains unchanged. No matter what happens in the wider market:
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🪑 Free Table Use with Comfortable Chairs
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🎲 Free Gaming Library for Everyone (including a visually impaired braille library)
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💵 No Requirement to Purchase
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🚪 No Requirement to Leave During Open Hours in Designated Play Areas
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🤝 Code of Conduct Enforcement for everyone's fun and safety
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🌱 Support for Local Businesses & Charities
We’ve made this pledge because we believe that gaming belongs to everyone. And if you’re ever worried that you might be priced out of your hobby, please hear us loud and clear:
You will NEVER be priced out of our space, or your social circles within this community.
We remain committed to being your game store of choice—and to serving this community with honesty, clarity, and care.
To post questions or discuss this topic, please go here, and please keep the conversation CoC appropriate; https://discord.com/channels/825895002344783912/1357843399545192690
With appreciation,
Aaron C
MO / CEO / COO
Gamers Guild USA