SPIEL 2025 will occur as a live event between 23.10.2025 and 26.10.2025. The trade fair will be held at the Messe Essen in Essen, Germany.
SPIEL has almost 40 years under its belt and within that time has risen to be a defining moment for players in the board game business, which in recent years has been in a state of revival. The international fair is based in Essen, Germany and occurs every October for four days. Edition after edition, SPIEL has not stopped growing. The edition in 2019 registered its highest-yet attendance – more than 1200 international exhibitors and 209,000 visitors in total at the modern exhibition halls of Messe Essen. That’s more than a reason enough to head on over to SPIEL.
Board games have long since evolved beyond being a simple children’s toy. Today the market is a multi-million-dollar industry with games targeting the whole family, casual players and serious gamers who want to be challenged. SPIEL reflects these tastes in its variety of product groups that include board, card, movement, children's, adult, interactive, skill, computer and digital games. They also include comic and action books, as well as original comic artwork. Attendees can also examine action figurines. The audience is definitely varied, but it is safe to say the majority consists of end consumers.
As soon as you get your tickets for SPIEL, it’s time to plan your business trip to Essen, Germany – hotel prices only go up the closer you get to October. Act fast and decisively before you’re out of options. Hire Travel 2 Fairs ltd to discover the best deals at the best prices close to Messe Essen. You combine a quick commute with low prices and great comfort. A personal travel assistant works on your case so you get results within a single day. The size of your group is also no challenge – Travel 2 Fairs is good with three-four up to over twenty people!
The 2021 edition of SPIEL took place as a hybrid event. The trade fair consisted of a face-to-face exposition and a complimentary digital platform. The edition featured around 600 exhibitors who presented more than 1000 new products. The strict Covid-19 prevention measures that were put in place at the Messe Essen included social distancing regulations.
SPIEL 2022 was held as a face-to-face trade fair between 04.10.2022 and 09.10.2022 in Messe Essen. The venue did not include Covid-19 safety measures due to the removal of the related pandemic restrictions. The event received 147,000 visitors (a 53% increase in visitor participation rate compared to the previous edition) and 980 exhibitors from 56 nations. The exhibitors presented over 1,800 board games.
SPIEL ESSEN 2023 occurred as a live trade fair between 05-08.10.2023. It took place in Messe Essen and, similar to the 2022 format, did not feature coronavirus precautions. The iteration was attended by approximately 200 000 attendants.
SPIEL Essen 2024 was a live trade expo that occurred between 03-06.10.2024 in Messe Essen. It presented the wares of more than 900 exhibiting firms from 52 nations. It was attended by around 200 000 visitants.
Good afternoon Ellie,
I had a phone call with our guests this morning, and they were extremely satisfied with their accommodations.
We are not going to attend any other fairs at the moment.
Thank you very much for once again for your support.
Best regards,
Sanne Ferro
Hi Megan,
Thanks for your effort to help us arranging our exhibition hotel, and we appreciate it. Everything went smoothly and successfully.
Best Regards.
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your follow up. The entire team was very happy with the hotel and their staff. We had a fantastic time. Please consider this hotel for the InterSec 2017, too.
Sincerely,
Mario Tschunke Director of Operations
Hi Tom,
Thanks for getting in touch!
The show went very well for us. I hope you also found it successful!
I am very pleased with the help we got from you and your team throughout the process. It made the experience smooth and easy, which I really appreciate!
We will be in touch for future shows!
Best regards,
Billie
Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo 2025
Thank you for your kind collaboration. The most appreciated thing of the Toyoko Inn Franfurt Hotel is the location very usefull.
Hello Ben,
the guys was very satisfied with the apartment you have arranged for them!
Thank you!
Best regards
Olof Samgard
The overall opinion regarding Glam Milano was positive. The staff was friendly, the location was great and the service in general good, although not always adequate. The breakfast was average - a little less than expected. The beds were comfortable.
Dear Brian,
Thank you for your email and please note that we have been very happy with accommodation during ITB.
With very best regards,
Matea Jeric
Executive director Perfecta Travel Croatia
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your support and professionalism.
Now, about the Hotel: This hotel was in a great location, very close to the main train station but it's so far to fairgound (1h in train and walk +/-).
Our rooms was in 4th floor and the elevator only go to 3rd floor. For to go at 4th floor, only have a stairs. It's only a small points that we don't like.
Thank you for all
It's a budget hotel do not expect much, they provide clean room but small room size. The hotel not far from Messe Duesseldorf by car but if you want to take public transport between the hotel and Messe Duesseldorf it's not convenient. But if you prepare to take taxi so it's not far from the place about 15 minutes
Michelle,
Just returned from SMM2022 in Hamburg.
All interaction with Hotel went perfect.
THANK YOU 😉
Best regards
Original Hôtel and very nice.
