Our Dime - Blue Orange Games True North Audit

Blue Orange Games

Parent company: Blue Orange Games

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Category:

Board Games

True North

Capital: Foreign

Capital: Foreign (profits)

Control: Foreign

Control: Foreign (decisions)

Blue Orange Games operates as a foreign-owned publisher with no strategic or physical presence in Canada. Its True North score indicates that capital, control, and operational value are retained primarily in the United States and through international supply chains. Domestic economic impact is limited to retail-level activity rather than manufacturing or ownership.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

0 /20

Specific material sourcing and manufacturing locations for game components are not publicly disclosed. Sourcing appears to follow global supply chain patterns typical of the industry.

Capital

Capital (profits)

medium

0 /40

The entity is a privately held company based in the United States. Profits and ownership stakes are held by non-Canadian entities.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

0 /20

Strategic leadership and executive functions are headquartered in San Francisco, California. Primary decision-making occurs outside of Canadian jurisdiction.

Operations

medium

0 /20

The entity does not maintain physical transformation facilities or a corporate footprint in Canada. Business activities in the region are primarily limited to third-party distribution.

Origin claims

Best available claim:

Unknown

Low

Scope: Unclear

Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.

Updated Jan 25, 2026

Unknown

Applies to: Not specified

No additional claims found.

Caveats

No caveats noted.

Buying Direct in Canada

Duty: high

Ships From

USA

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Returns To

unknown

Maple Wash Analysis

Measures: Canadian symbolism intensity vs economic reality (True North)

Does not measure: product quality, legality, or whether claims are false

✓

Symbolic Gap

Aligned

Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.

0 - 0 = ✓

Canada Symbolism Score

True North

Top Symbolism Signals

Neutral International Identity

The brand maintains a consistent global identity without Canadian-specific iconography or nationalistic claims.

Brand identity

Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).

Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes global board game distribution and environmental sustainability. That symbolism is aligned with the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago

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