Dear Michelle,
thanks for the information and for the perfect organization.
Best regards,
Waltraud
CPhI Worldwide 2023
SPIEL 2025
(23 October 2025
- 26 October 2025
)
Venue:
Messe Essen
Industry:
Toys
Organizer:
Messe Essen GmbH
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Event Update
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 – A Brief Introduction
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.
An Industry Profile
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.
Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There
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!
Past Iterations
SPIEL 2021
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
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 2023
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 2024
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.
Our visitors for the event
Waltraud Leuprecht
Laura Bosoni
Dear Michael,
Thanks for your email, it’s a pleasure to be in contact with you.
Thanks for your suggestions, my colleagues were satisfied by the stay at Ibis Hotel, everything was good.
In case of future needs, we will contact you.
Thanks and best regards
Laura
Mrs Amela Dizdarević
Dear Nick,
I'm sorry I could not answer the phone. I was not in business last week, so I'm in a big crowd.
He wants to thank you again for your accommodation.
In Frankfurt, we were very nice. The hotel is close to the fairground and the city center. Rooms are very nice, clean and neat.
Frankfurt is arranged. I hope we stay in touch, and maybe we will be back together with the accommodation
Great regards, Amela
Marieke Emke
Dear Tom,
We have had a very pleasant stay at the hotel, well situated nearby the tube that brings you in one stop to the Fair Ground. Thanks very much for your assistance.
Kind regards,
Marieke Emke
Juliette Gay
Hello Megan,
Thank you for your email. I've received only positive feedback about the hotel. Good experience overall!
I appreciate you taking the initiative for the FIE 2025 in Paris.
Merci, Thank you
JG
Fi Europe & Hi – 2024
Michal Witalec
Hi George,
Everything went well at Crowne Plaza Geneva (4)
Regards,
Michal Witalec
DANIELE MALTINTI
We are very thanksful to Tom Parker to suggeste to us the hotel Premier Inn Nürnberg city center. Hotel is located perfect to reach the fair, clean , good breakfast and very hospitable staff. It were our pleasure to stay there and enjoy our time in Nurinberg. Thank you! Best regards, Staff Viva srl (Italy)
Martina Perglová
My dear Michelle,
Glad to hear from you :-)
Thank you very much for the document, it is perfect.
I have already filled in the table with the names of the guests - see below
Breakfast is included and parking is OK too, I read the note in your offer Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed, surcharge).
It seems we have everything sorted out :-)
Dear Michelle, you have made my accommodation task very easy for me, thank you for your service and your great attitude, as soon as I have anything else to deal with again I look forward to hearing from you.
Have a wonderful time
Greetings from the rainy Czech Republic :-)
Martina
InnoTrans - 2024
Inger Johansson
Hi Michelle
I want to thank you for your kind, quick and professional service. I was so worried about the hotel situation for our guys and you solved my problem.
They will be arriving in the afternoon Monday and Tuesday respectively before 6 pm.
Thanks again and I hope I may contact you again when the need arises.
Best regards from sunny Sweden
Inger
Annie Tsang
Dear George,
Thank you for your email.
Please be informed by Mr Chen that the AC Hotel Som by Marriott okay.
Have a nice weekend!
Thank you very much for your attention.
Seafood Expo Global - 2024
Dan Karlsson
Hi Tom,
Good exhibition.
The hotel as expected, had a little bit of trouble getting in, door codes were sent to wrong phone number, but fixed when calling the reception. So nothing to complain about.
Thanks
//Dan
Mr. Pietro Mellano
We are very satisfied with the service provided by the hotel and your company's service. We are very happy and everything went well during the exhibition. It was pleasure to work with you and we would love to continue working in the future with you!
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