At Spiel Essen, the whole world of games comes together - be part of it!

It's the world's largest public trade fair for board games and bring passionate game fans together with national and international exhibitors in the heart of the Ruhr area. With us you will discover novelties from all over the world, enjoy the togetherness and, above all, play as much as you want. Because playing is the focus at SPIEL.

Thousands of new publications, which will be shown and sold for the first time in the city of Essen, are waiting for you. Explainers help to get started right away, authors sign their works and are happy to meet their fans.