Posted on 16th August 2023
By Billy Langsworthy
This year’s Spiel show in Essen will be the biggest to date, with around 32,400 sqm of booth space across six halls, beating a previous record set in 2019.
Spiel 2023 will also boast a new hall concept, with games and publishers grouped according to categories. Halls 2, 4, 5 and 6 will house family games, while Hall 1 will feature role-playing games, trading card games and miniatures games.
‘Connoisseur games’ and expert games will be based in Hall 3. In the peripheral areas, visitors will also find games from the other categories.
850 exhibitors from 55 nations will present games at the show this year. Spiel 2023 takes place from Thursday, October 5th to Sunday, October 8th.
–
To stay in the loop with the latest news, interviews and features from the world of toy and game design, sign up to our weekly newsletter here
More Recent News
Ananda, designed by Dirk Barsuhn, sees players build a temple for their monk – and promises a balance of ‘fun and relaxation’.
“The speakers we’ve lined up for this year’s conference include some of the brightest minds from a variety of influential spaces,” said Kim Boyd, President, Global Brands and Franchise Management at Hasbro.
“We will deliver extraordinary products that encapsulate the enchanting spirit and magic of the franchise in every detail,” said André Lake Mayer, Spin Master’s SVP Global Strategic Partnerships & Consumer Products.
“The excuse that’s been hounding teachers for generations is so timelessly ridiculous, we just had to turn it into a game,” said Craig Hendrickson, SVP Product Development at University Game.
Azurite Sea sees characters from Disney’s Big Hero 6 join Disney Locana for the first time.
“The Netflix Gift Box is not just a product; it’s an experience that brings the most beloved stories into the homes of fans,” said Ryan Kravontka, Head of Global Marketing at YuMe Toys.