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SPIEL.digital: The virtual games fair

Ramon Schneider
19.10.2020
Translation: machine translated

The largest trade fair for board games is taking place digitally this year. From 22 to 25 October 2020, games can be tested virtually, live programmes can be visited and tournaments can be watched.

Normally, "SPIEL" takes place in Essen every year. However, the organiser had to cancel the physical trade fair due to the coronavirus. This news hit smaller games publishers hard, as they make a large proportion of their annual turnover at "SPIEL". But the shock was short-lived: "SPIEL" is going digital.

Having a trade fair go digital so quickly is a Herculean task. Especially at "SPIEL". It's not just about presenting new products and selling games. The most attractive part of the fair is trying out and testing the new board games. That's why the organisers have been programming a platform for months to offer exactly that. Visitors will be able to try out the latest board games online. For free!

What awaits you as a visitor

There will also be an extensive supporting programme with live events in various languages. From competitions and tournaments to Q&A sessions with well-known game designers, lectures and exhibitor panels, you'll find everything at SPIEL.digital.

When and where does it take place

SPIEL.digital will take place around the clock over four days from 22 to 25 October 2020. The opening ceremony is on Thursday at 1 pm on their German livestream channel on their website: www.spiel.digital.

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