SPIEL ESSEN

Dates: October 23 – 26, 2025
Location: MESSE ESSEN GmbH, Germany
Industry: Tabletop gaming

Tabletop gaming
Entertainment & Media
Trade fairs and exhibitions

About the Exhibition

SPIEL ESSEN 2025 is where the board gaming world comes together in a lively showcase. This global trade fair brings publishers, designers, retailers, and players for a packed schedule of game demos, designer meetups, panels, and social play, attracting hobbyists and families eager to discover new titles and trends. Whether seeking the latest strategy games or testing prototype ideas, SPIEL ESSEN serves as the hub for connecting, playing, and exploring the hobby. SPIEL ESSEN 2025 will showcase hundreds of new board games, card games, and role-playing titles spanning family-friendly to deep hobby designs. Publishers present prototypes, limited editions, expansions, and accessories alongside live demo tables and playtesting areas to try games before purchase. The fair highlights designer talks, tournaments, and special releases, and many exhibitors use the event to launch crowdfunded projects. Attendees gain new favorites, industry insight, and direct access to creators and retailers.

Travel Cost Estimation

BudgetStandardPremium

$2,520 – $3,920

Estimated total · Premium

Duration

4 Nights

Flights: $960 – $1,760
Hotel (per night × 4): $960 – $1,280
Daily Allowance (× 4): $440 – $560
Visa & Transit: $160 – $320

Estimates based on standard rates. Actual costs may vary.

Flight: $960 – $1,760
Hotel: $960 – $1,280
Daily Allowance: $440 – $560
Visa & Transit: $160 – $320

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