SPIEL 2026 in Essen: 2,013 new games from the official catalogue

All new releases from the SPIEL.

We read the official SPIEL Essen fair catalogue – and add the prices from our partner shops: which new games can already be pre-ordered, what do they cost, when do they appear? Plus publisher, hall, stand, designers, player count, playing time, age, RRP and mechanics from the publishers' data.

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2,013 new releases · 516 already in shops · 1,821 with RRP · 20 sold out at the booth

Where does the data come from?

Titles, publishers, dates, RRPs, player counts, playing time, age, designers, illustrators and mechanics come from the exhibitors' official MESSE catalogue data (SPIEL). The sync runs overnight; publisher changes show up the next day.
Complexity (Beginner, Advanced, Experienced, Expert) is the publisher's own rating in the SPIEL catalogue – not a judgement by PlayedNow. Titles without a rating are hidden while a complexity filter is set.
'Available in shops' means: one of our partner shops lists exactly this game, with the same title – in stock, as a pre-order or as a deal. We match by exact title – so a new release may be missing even though a shop already lists it (e.g. with a different subtitle).
Prices, availability and dates come from the daily snapshots of the partner shops; the shop's current state applies.
“Sold out” is reported by fair visitors themselves – no login needed, visible immediately. “Sold out today” lasts until midnight: some publishers bring only a few copies each day.

SPIEL new release · B-Rex Entertainment

Dice Throne Outcasts: Bleiche Dame vs. Kopfloser Reiter

Halle 2 · 2E430 / 2E440 Players: 2–10 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€32.00 RRP

Mit den Outcasts kommen neue Helden aus dem Dice Throne-Universum zu euch auf den Tisch. Unberechenbar, unbarmherzig und voller neuer Ideen! Mit den Outcasts k…

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SPIEL new release · Fractal Juegos

Word Buffet

Halle 4 · 4J300 Players: 2–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€25.00 RRP

Ants are invading the kitchen, heading straight for every snack that’s fallen on the floor. To mark their route, they use words—favoring long ones that let them…

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SPIEL new release · DV Games

Dicendo

Halle 3 · 3P500 Players: 4–8 Age: 8+ Complexity: Advanced

€19.90 RRP

Calling things by their name is easy… describing them is a bit harder, especially when words are limited! Can you create clear definitions and meaningful senten…

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SPIEL new release · Nice Game Publishing

Realms of Destiny

Halle 6 · 6D320 Players: 2–6 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€22.00 RRP

Pre-order from €19.79 (2 offers)

In diesem Reich gehen Magie und Intrige Hand in Hand. Hilfreiche Wesen und mächtige Artefakte wechseln die Besitzer, bis jemand schließlich seine Bestimmung erf…

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SPIEL new release · Guntower Games

CARTA IMPERIA: Rise of Rome

Halle 2 · 2E311 Players: 1–6 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced

€60.00 RRP

Republic of Rome on a Tiny Epic scale with the diplomatic bite of Queen's Dilemma You are the head of a Senatorial Family in the Roman Republic using daggers & …

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SPIEL new release · B-Rex Entertainment

Der Weg zu Satori

Halle 2 · 2E430 / 2E440 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€50.00 RRP

Finde deinen Weg zur vollständigen Erleuchtung! Satori ist der japanische Begriff für Erleuchtung: ein Geisteszustand, in dem man ausschließlich in der Gegenwa…

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SPIEL new release · MEBO Games

Crescendo

Halle 6 · 6G225 Players: 2–6 Age: 8+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€15.00 RRP

In stock from €13.60 (2 offers)

In Crescendo card game, you will try to be the first to organize your cards in perfect order, from the lowest to the highest number. More than just having a goo…

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SPIEL new release · Ludicatessen

Secret Night Pocket

Halle 2 · 2C500 Players: 2–6 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€25.99 RRP

Yorkshire, 1928. After a daring robbery at the police station, the officers set a trap in an elegant mansion. They suspect the thieves will return for their loo…

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SPIEL new release · Piatnik

River Rivals

Halle 6 · 6G200 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€12.25 RRP

In stock from €9.79 (1 offers)

Auf der Suche nach frischem Fisch liefern sich bei „River Rivals“ selbst die friedlichsten Tiere einen heftigen Wettstreit: Mit ihren Stärken und besonders effe…

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SPIEL new release · Pendragon Game Studio

Shijin

Halle 3 · 3K300 Players: 2–4 Age: 8+ Complexity: Advanced

€29.00 RRP

In Shijin , players face off in a duel between celestial spirits to determine who will become the divine protector of the newborn heir to the Emperor. The four …

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SPIEL new release · Nekomancy

Scribble City: Tokyo

Halle 5 · 5K310 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced

€15.00 RRP

The Tokyo deck is an expansion to Scribble City that introduces multi-shape buildings! Buildings with more than one shape and type expand your possibilities and…

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SPIEL new release · Catch Up Games

Faraway: Beyond the Veil

Halle 6 · 6K400 Players: 2–6 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€6.00 RRP

Your travels through Alula have sharpened your senses. You are more attuned to the world of the Spirits—those who, immersed in their millennia-long slumber, wat…

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SPIEL new release · Catch Up Games

Red Notice: A Million or Prison

Halle 6 · 6K400 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€25.00 RRP

Embark in a thrilling chase across the globe! Play as Angela Farbank, a genius counterfeiter traveling the world to cash $1,000,000 in forged checks, or Jessah …

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SPIEL new release · Bright Horizon Games

Shrine - Duel of Light

Halle 4 · 4E110 Players: 1–2 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€70.00 RRP

Shrine – Duel of Light combines elegant abstract strategy with a real illuminated game board. Position crystals, blend colors, master powerful abilities, and ou…

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SPIEL new release · Keen Bean Studio

Roll Camera! Story Pack #5: Disaster Movie

Halle 2 · 2D450 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€10.00 RRP

It's a DISASTER! A disaster movie, that is, and you've got a big disaster scene planned for your film. The new Disaster Movie Story Pack adds new Disaster Scene…

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SPIEL new release · ALBI

Karak II: Inferno

Halle 4 · 4D400 Players: 1–4 Age: 12+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€20.00 RRP

Steige hinab in die feurigen Tiefen, wo Lavaströme, gewaltige Höllentürme und unerbittliche Gegner auf dich warten. Stelle dich neuen Herausforderungen, verteid…

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SPIEL new release · Horrible Guild

The Amazing Journey

Halle 6 · 6B115 Players: 2–4 Age: 8+ Complexity: Advanced

€35.00 RRP

The Amazing Journey is a globe-trotting game for 2 to 4 travelers. Check which transport vehicles are available in each date, then plan accordingly to make sure…

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SPIEL new release · Archona Games

The Great Harbor

Halle 3 · 3U215 Players: 1–4 Age: 13+ Complexity: Advanced

€49.00 RRP

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SPIEL new release · Noctis Verlag

Dreamteam - 1. Erweiterung

Halle 3 · 3E300 Players: 1–5 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€14.95 RRP

Noch mehr Fragen. Noch mehr Teamwork. Noch mehr Dreamteam! Mit 350 neuen Fragen aus über 30 Wissensgebieten geht euer Quiz-Abenteuer in die nächste Runde. Wie …

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SPIEL new release · Moou Games

NOAH – Zombies

Halle 2 · 2B525 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€25.00 RRP

Das NOAH-System – Bau dir deinen Albtraum NOAH ist ein vollwertiges Kennerspiel im Taschenformat – kompakt genug für den Rucksack, variabel genug für hunderte …

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SPIEL new release · Smart Flamingo

West Story: Pioneers

Halle 2 · 2D510 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€25.00 RRP

West Story: Pioneers is a collection of cards and tokens introducing more variety and complexity to the game. The expansion includes Automa Cards to play solo o…

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SPIEL new release · ALBI

Nacht im ZOO

Halle 4 · 4D400, Halle 6 · 6E110 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€35.00 RRP

Pre-order from €34.99 (2 offers)

Die Tiere sind heimlich aus dem Zoo ausgebrochen – doch bevor die Tierpfleger ihre Flucht bemerken, müssen sie wieder zurück in ihre Gehege! Führt sie durch den…

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SPIEL new release · Moou Games

NOAH – Grundspiel

Halle 2 · 2B525 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€29.00 RRP

Aliens, Zombies, Geister und Vampire haben unseren Alltag unterwandert – versteckt, getarnt und mitten in eurer Nachbarschaft. Die großen, gefeierten Helden? Au…

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SPIEL new release · Catch Up Games

Sold out 24.10.2026 13:44

Fireflies

Halle 6 · 6K400 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€30.00 RRP

At the heart of the Vastwood stands a gigantic tree, whose immense branches stretch far up into the heavens. It is called the Heart Tree, and it holds within it…

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SPIEL new release · ALBI

Dirt & Dust: Harbordrift

Halle 4 · 4D400 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€6.00 RRP

Meistere spektakuläre Drifts durch einen geschäftigen Hafen und schlängle dich zwischen Frachtcontainern hindurch, um die perfekte Ideallinie zu finden. Jede Ku…

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SPIEL new release · Keen Bean Studio

Almighty

Halle 2 · 2D450 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€60.00 RRP

You are a powerful and moody ancient god! And YOU deserve the most offerings, the most belief, the most glory! Get it by creating, manipulating and smiting thos…

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SPIEL new release · Keen Bean Studio

Almighty: Maniacs & Monsters

Halle 2 · 2D450 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced

€9.00 RRP

Get 25 wild and crazy new Mortals in this mini-expansion for Almighty , plus 10 mythological Creatures that add a new rules twist for experienced deities!

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SPIEL new release · Sorry We Are French

LEDA

Halle 6 · 6K300 Players: 2 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced

€22.00 RRP

Pre-order from €20.66 (1 offers)

In the forgotten realm of Leda, the great species have awakened: cats, pandas, sharks, scorpions, and many more. Each animal clan has developed its own civiliza…

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SPIEL new release · ALBI

Nacht im ZOO: Nachzügler

Halle 4 · 4D400, Halle 6 · 6E110 Players: 1–4 Age: 10+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€20.00 RRP

Die Erweiterung Nachzügler bringt mit vier neuen Tieren – Krokodil, Erdmännchen, Affe und Schildkröte – noch mehr Abwechslung in Night at the ZOO . Jedes Tier v…

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SPIEL new release · Moou Games

NOAH – Aliens

Halle 2 · 2B525 Players: 1–4 Age: 14+ Complexity: Advanced DE

€25.00 RRP

Das NOAH-System – Bau dir deinen Albtraum NOAH ist ein vollwertiges Kennerspiel im Taschenformat – kompakt genug für den Rucksack, variabel genug für hunderte …

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All new releases from the SPIEL.

Dice Throne Outcasts: Bleiche Dame vs. Kopfloser Reiter

Word Buffet

Dicendo

Realms of Destiny

CARTA IMPERIA: Rise of Rome

Der Weg zu Satori

Crescendo

Secret Night Pocket

River Rivals

Shijin

Scribble City: Tokyo

Faraway: Beyond the Veil

Red Notice: A Million or Prison

Shrine - Duel of Light

Roll Camera! Story Pack #5: Disaster Movie

Karak II: Inferno

The Amazing Journey

The Great Harbor

Dreamteam - 1. Erweiterung

NOAH – Zombies

West Story: Pioneers

Nacht im ZOO

NOAH – Grundspiel

Fireflies

Dirt & Dust: Harbordrift

Almighty

Almighty: Maniacs & Monsters

LEDA

Nacht im ZOO: Nachzügler

NOAH – Aliens

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