SPIEL 2026 in Essen: 1,871 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.
1,871 new releases · 455 already in shops · 1,712 with RRP
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.
Mit „Was tue ich?“, „Finde etwas!“ und „Mach es nach!“ präsentiert Noris drei abwechslungsreiche Kartenspiele für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Die leicht verständlichen …
Part of the Garden Trilogy series, which shares the same core system as Aqua Garden, Sky Garden is a mid-weight game where you collect birds and build your very…
The huskies are back and the race is on! Unlock exciting new tactics with new huskies and a twist in the race track!
It includes: 24 husky cards with 4 new hus…
Take Daggerheart to new levels with an expansion offering new options for everyone at the table (GMs and players!) and bringing Daggerheart into even more genre…
This expansion pack introduces new Special Bird tokens:
Rock Ptarmigan, Rosy Pelican, Mandarin Duck ♂ and Mandarin Duck ♀.
Additionally, it includes the Kiwi …
With Ear Candy, it's time for your songs to take center stage! The first expansion for Rock Hard: 1977 (which requires the base game to play) lets you use your …
Face the judgment of the end times completely alone! Your goal is to break the seals of an ancient scroll and defy the wrath of a supreme being who has unleashe…
This expansion pack introduces new Special Dinosaur tokens:
Brachiosaurus, Fukuisaurus, Therizinosaurus, and Ankylosaurus.
Additionally, it includes the Dinos…
The engines are starting to roar! At the starting line, the drivers are getting ready to push the limits of the track, aware of the danger that lies in every tu…
You’re at a party full of laughter, friends, and great music; the atmosphere is buzzing with energy and fun. This is the perfect moment to show off your best mo…
Aqua Garden, the beloved fish-filled favorite featuring adorable little fish tokens, is back in a brand new edition!
Become the director of your very own aquar…
Part of the Garden Trilogy series, which shares the same core system as Aqua Garden, Dino Garden is a mid-weight game where you collect dinosaurs and build your…
This expansion pack introduces new Special Bird tokens:
Northern Hawk-cuckoo, Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Black-headed Duck, and Kingfisher.
…
Du möchtest dein hart erarbeitetes Wissen mit sehr fragwürdigen Fakten rund um Sex, Gewalt und Tod überschreiben?
ZWANZIG ZENTIMETER beantwortet alle Fragen, d…
Mit „Was tue ich?“, „Finde etwas!“ und „Mach es nach!“ präsentiert Noris drei abwechslungsreiche Kartenspiele für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Die leicht verständlichen …
Wer sind deine Freunde wirklich – und was würden sie nie zugeben?
LASS ES RAUS! knackt Oberflächen mit 148 grenzwertigen Fragen rund um Vorurteile, Gewalt und …
Brabbelkrabben von Noris ist das perfekte Sprachspiel für Kinder, Familien und Partyrunden. Wer schafft es, die Zungenbrecher fehlerfrei zu sprechen und dabei m…
SPIEL ESSEN 2026 Pre-order: Pre-orders for pickup at SPIEL ESSEN 2026 are now open! You can purchase items in advance through the official Saashi & Saashi websi…
Schlüpfe auf der Kesselküste, einer Insel, die einst die Heimat der Hexen gewesen sein soll, in die Rolle des aufgeweckten Mädchens Reni und erkunde gemeinsam m…
Independence: Patriots vs The Crown is a deck-building strategy game for 2 players depicting the American War of Independence. One player takes on the role of t…
Players: 2-6| Playing time: 15-30 min | Age: 8+ |
The most fearless chili eaters have gathered for a fiery challenge… and only iron stomachs will survive!
In …
In “Reactor Rescue” schlüpfen die SpielerInnen in die Rolle von Ingenieuren, deren Raumschiffe auf dem Weg zur Reperatur eines ausfallenden Reaktors in der Stad…
1902 veröffentlichte der Illusionist Georges Méliès mit Le Voyage dans la Lune einen der ersten Science-Fiction-Filme der Geschichte, dessen 13.375 Einzelbilder…
Legend says that Jack would go into the saloon every night in search of a little entertainment and something to wet his whistle. One day, he walked in on his ol…
Welcome to the annual Aquarium Festival!
At this grand event, aquarium shops from all over showcase their finest collections, each trying to stand out among fi…
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Dump the problem before the Llama gets you!
Play a bigger combo or PASS. Sounds easy... until passing forces you to draw. The stronger the com…
Millimemory is a fast-paced estimation game where players test their sense of scale by guessing the size of everyday objects. Each round, a Question Card shows …
Tief im Wald sammeln die Eichhörnchen fleißig Eicheln für ihren Wintervorrat. Doch der alte Schatzbaum ist unberechenbar – wenn man die Eicheln hineinwirft, lan…
The Jailbreak is a cooperative deduction game where your perspective and clever communication will be needed to carry out your escape.
Work together with your …
Als mutige Hexerinnen und Hexer sammelt ihr sechs magische Zutaten: den Roten Tollkirschkern, die blaue Drachenträne, den braunen Pfeifenpilz, das grüne Bubberb…
Kingdom Legacy: Exploration is an expansion to Kingdom Legacy that opens up many different paths to develop your kingdom. Are you looking for seafaring cards to…
Beschreibt eurem Team kniffelige Begriffe, ohne in die Falle zu tappen: Das gegnerische Team liegt auf der Lauer und wartet nur darauf, dass ihr euch voll verqu…
CluePuzzle – The Wonderbox of Alice ist eine preisgekrönte Holzrätselbox , inspiriert von der fantastischen Welt von Alice im Wunderland . Die Spieler tauchen i…
Loony Clues is a lively party word game where players hide behind secret identities and try to guess who’s who. Use clever hints, uncover the masks, and score p…
Fish' em Up – Catch, Compete, and Outsmart Friends
Age: 8+ | Players: 2–6 | Playtime: 25 min. | Languages: LT / EN
In Fish ’em Up , you and your friends take …
Deep within the enchanted forest, your gnome village was flattened after a devastating troll raid. Now, you must race to forge a new home--one strong enough to …
Houdini’s Magic Escape ist unsere neueste CLUEBOX mit einem einzigartigen mechanischen Design – diesmal zu Ehren des größten Entfesselungskünstlers aller Zeiten…
Im verwitterten Grand Hotel Arcadia soll es spuken - haben die Geister den glücklosen Clown Beppo geholt, oder wieso hat er so unvermittelt das Zeitliche gesegn…
Carpet Racers is a chaotic racing game where players control cars without knowing which one is theirs. By playing movement cards, setting traps, and gathering c…
Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons is a fast-paced strategy game for 2 players built around area control and action management.
Each player takes control of one sid…
Collect number cards to build scoring combos, or play them add scoring rules for everyone. But every rule you add force you to take a ZERO card. Each ZERO wipes…
SPIEL ESSEN 2026 Pre-order: Pre-orders for pickup at SPIEL ESSEN 2026 are now open! You can purchase items in advance through the official Saashi & Saashi websi…
You take on the role of a new student at Monster Elementary during their first day. It's lunch time and you're trying to encourage other students to sit at your…
TURBO6 is a fast-paced dice game where every roll can turn the game around, and every card you claim brings you one step closer to victory.
Chase the perfect d…
Kannst du die richtige Reihenfolge finden? Löse lustige Aufgaben, zeige deine Antwort mit einer „Schere–Stein–Papier“-Geste und markiere deine Punkte auf der Bi…
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