SPIEL Essen

We are the world’s largest public trade fair for board games and bring passionate gaming fans together with national and international exhibitors in the heart of the Ruhr area. With us, you can discover new products from around the world, enjoy being together, and above all, play as much as you want. Because play is at the center of SPIEL. Thousands of new releases, shown and sold for the first time in the city of Essen, are waiting for you. Game explainers help you get started right away, authors sign their works and are delighted to meet their fans.