Here at Rose Gauntlet, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, guiding the Bird Games ever closer to your table! This month, we have a big update to share with you. We’ll be diving into some unexpected changes with international tariffs, exciting progress on prepping the games for production, and a special Gen Con announcement you won’t want to miss. 

In our last update, we shared that we were exploring the possibility of producing the Bird Games at Panda’s new factory in Brazil. This shift could have helped us avoid the steep tariffs currently placed on goods manufactured in China, and made U.S. shipping easier.

Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, a new 50% tariff rate has been announced for imports from Brazil. It’s still unclear whether this rate is officially in effect or just a threat—but either way, waiting for clarity could significantly delay production.

After weighing the risks, we’ve decided to move forward with manufacturing in China—at the same factory we've used for all our past projects. While this may not bring the cost relief we’d hoped for, it ensures the timeline stays as close to plan as possible.

We truly appreciate your patience as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of tariffs and taxes. Please know that we’re just as frustrated as you are with the unpredictability, and we’re doing everything in our power to get your games to you as quickly as possible.

With the manufacturing plan locked in, we’re now preparing all the Bird Games files for print! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working closely with Panda’s team to finalize every detail—from rulebooks to punchboards—to ensure everything is print-perfect and error-free.

Once the files are approved, we’ll begin the manufacturing process! We’ll continue to share updates as we hit each milestone, so you’re always in the loop.

We’ve got something special lined up for Gen Con 2025: exclusive demos of our upcoming game, Gone to Gaia!

If you haven’t heard about it yet, Gone to Gaia is a cooperative rogue-lite adventure game for 1–2 players, featuring a massive 300+ page campaign storybook. It’s our biggest, boldest project yet—and if you were lucky enough to try the handmade prototype at PAX Unplugged last year, you’ll be thrilled to see how far the game has come.

If you loved our past games, you’re going to love Gone to Gaia. It’s packed with rich narrative, dynamic choices, and a world that evolves based on your actions—all delivered through a sprawling, beautifully written campaign.

As one of our backers, we want to give you first dibs on demo slots! Space is limited, so sign up quickly through the Gen Con event finder. We'll be announcing the demo spots publicly in a newsletter next week:
👉 Gone to Gaia Demo Signup

Thank you, once again, for being part of this journey. Like many great migrations, this project has faced a few unexpected headwinds—but your continued support and enthusiasm have helped us stay on course. We remain fully committed to delivering a beautiful, high-quality experience, and no amount of surprise turbulence will change that. 

 The Rose Gauntlet Team