CPG is in Essen for Essen Spiel. It’s our first trip to this nerd mecca, so we have no real idea what to expect. We’ve been warned about the intensity and speed of the convention; we’ll do our best to keep up with everyone and showcase the new features in Far Away: Corporate Espionage. Swing by our booth, 5A700, to see us and other Washington State tabletop game companies.
It is impossible not to think about the economy right now. The tariffs and trade wars are the hot topic in the board game world and something we here at Cherry Picked Games are extremely aware of, given the imminent manufacturing of Far Away: Corporate Espionage. But those fees are a single (large) cost in a long and pricey process. There are so many other market considerations that go beyond pure production prices. Inspired by Carla Lalli Music’s excellent Substack piece on the true costs of YouTube videos, I want to share the other real financial concerns I have running a board game business: externalities, inflation, and labor.
Hello Blog Readers,
It’s the holiday season and the orders are flying in. We’re leaving a couple notes at the top of the blog to help everyone out.
