Live from SPIEL 26

Our team is on site: reports, photos and impressions straight from the fairgrounds – curated by our editors.

SPIEL 2026 runs from 22.10. to 25.10.2026 at Messe Essen. PlayedNow is reporting live – find us at the Brettspiel-News.de booth: hall 2, stand 2A515.

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Tycoon Games zum Teil ausberkauft

Many games in Hall 5 at Tycoon Games are already sold out. read more

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Snowp

Funny Cutting Game read more

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Raas - Tanz der Liebe und der Punkte

At Raas, we dance around clothing, fabrics, and points. We choose dance floors via action cards and then perform the actions of our color. Sometimes, even couples find each… read more

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Golden Demon Exponate

Many exhibits for the Golden Demon Award can be viewed in Hall 1 read more

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Das Imperium ist unterwegs

Star Wars in the halls… oh oh… read more

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Brettspiel-News Taschen

Hey, by the way, you can grab free shopping bags at our stand! Just swing by. read more

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Meeps meets BSN

Where do you guys snuggle with Meeps? read more

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Kaffee wartet auf Euch

Hey guys, we're waiting for you—feel free to drop by! Coffee, water, or a cola are waiting for you. read more

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Artica Schlange

People are lining up to play the game. Only 3 tables are available. But you can book slots in the morning. read more

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Artica

First test game of Arctica. Gamefound campaign runs out after the fair. Come by and test it beforehand. Really nice stand design. read more

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Scoutaktion von Fairplay

Der Fairplay Verlag has been publishing the independent print magazine Fairplay for board and card games since 1987. Plus, the publisher’s scouting action is a key way to spot… read more

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Matt Leacock bei BSN

Hey everyone! Today we had Matt Leacock at our booth. He's a US game designer best known for the Pandemic series. read more

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Tag Team

The new expansion with figures from the Arthurian legend is really fun. Well thought out and with the usual TagTeam feeling read more

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Catapult Feud

As a nightcap, wild shooting was going on 😀 All hands, take cover—here come the big guns flying bullets read more

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Ragnarok TCG

In Hall 5 there's a fully electronic TCG. That was a really weird experience. read more

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Duell um Cardia: Sturm und Flut

Just tested out the new *Duel of Cardia* expansion. Cool new ideas without messing with the solid foundation. With a new faction, you can move ships across islands for extra… read more

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Got five!

We deduce our own numbers by either placing uncovered numbers from the middle or comparing their point totals with one of our numbers. Short and tricky! read more

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Matt Leacock Im Interview

A legendary author joining us for an interview! read more

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Go West

Nicely designed tile placement game with draft. Plays smoothly and casually. Sold out at the fair. If you pre-order it online during the fair, you save on shipping costs. read more

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Die Glücklichste Katze der Welt

Every round, 5 tiles are drawn that can be built into your own apartment. Any remaining tiles can be bought new from the market. Placing tiles is like deck-building with a super… read more

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