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Check out all our coverage of Legal. This collection covers topics in Tabletop & RPGs, Sites, and Comics.

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Geekify claims Neopets ‘stonewalled’ development before roleplaying game termination

March 12, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

7,610 backers are left in limbo as the Neopets tabletop roleplaying game is cancelled. Geekify Inc alleges they were stonewalled by the licensor as the 427,000 dollar project collapses.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal

US board game industry eyes lengthy refund war following tariff decision

February 20, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The US Supreme Court has ruled controversial global tariffs unlawful in a 6-3 decision, but American tabletop publishers view this as just the next battle in an ongoing war.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: china, gama, legal, stonemaier games

Safeguarding concerns raised as Honiton gaming figure jailed

December 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A prominent figure in the East Devon gaming scene has been jailed. We report on the conviction of Jon Iacomino, the delays in community awareness, and relevant support links.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal

Australia’s social media ban creates a digital divide for young roleplayers

December 9, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Australia has banned social media for under-16s. We analyse how this impacts tabletop RPGs, from the safety of VTTs to the loss of Reddit LFG communities.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal, social media

UK Budget fallout: What the removal of Customs Relief means for Kickstarter backers

November 27, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The UK government proposes removing the £135 customs duty threshold. We analyse what this means for board game Kickstarter backers and the risk of courier fees.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: board games, crowdfunding, legal, money, shopping

D&D Beyond now requires you to agree to a Class Action Waiver

October 27, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast’s new T&Cs for D&D Beyond aren’t a simple update. We break down the new class-action waiver, liability cap, and one positive user change.

Filed Under: Sites, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: d&d beyond, Dungeons & Dragons, legal, wizards of the coast

D&D club’s safe space mission tested in £150k founder lawsuit

October 24, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A premium London club for Dungeons & Dragons, Arcadia Games, is the subject of a £150,000 legal battle between its founders.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, legal

Diamond bankruptcy: Consignor group enters mediation talks

October 17, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Green Ronin and the Ad Hoc Committee of Consignors have agreed to enter mediation with Diamond Comics Distributors following recent legal filings in the ongoing bankruptcy case.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Diamond Comic Distributors, Green Ronin Publishing, legal

How the UK wargaming community saved the ‘Warboot’

October 14, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Miniature painting service Siege Studios has apologised and withdrawn its trademark application for ‘Warboot’ following a backlash from UK wargamers.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal, wargaming

Diamond bankruptcy update: Court intervenes in dispute over publisher-owned stock

September 20, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The ongoing Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy sees a court demand Sparkle Pop halt sales and place proceeds from disputed publisher stock in escrow.

Filed Under: Comics Tagged With: Diamond Comic Distributors, legal

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