PPWR lands another blow to an precarious tabletop industry

# Summary European Union packaging regulations (PPWR) implemented in August 2024 are forcing small tabletop RPG designers and publishers to halt or restrict EU sales due to complex and costly compliance requirements. Each of the 27 EU member states has different Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees and regulations, requiring individual registration and varying payments that make it financially unfeasible for small businesses to continue operating across the bloc. Several publishers have temporarily stopped EU shipments, with some facing additional pressure from unfulfilled crowdfunding obligations and concerns about losing 10% or more of their annual revenue.