In Essen, the publishers invited people to play along and try things out. Photo: Volkmann
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SPIEL 2025 sets record: New record for visitor numbers in Essen

It was a trade fair of records: SPIEL Essen 2025, which was held from…

Andre Volkman
Andre Volkman
Daniel Theuerkaufer, founder of Board Game Circus; and authors Tomáš Holek, Matúš Kotry, and Hisashi Hayashi with their awards. Photo: Volkmann
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German Games Award 2025: “Seti” wins gold

The four winners of the German Games Award 2025 have been announced: the board game Seti…

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Andre Volkman
Carol Rapp, Managing Director of Merz Publishing. Photo: Volkmann
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SPIEL stays in Essen: Relocation canceled

SPIEL remains an Essen-based trade fair. Carol Rapp, Managing Director of Merz-Verlag, said...

Andre Volkman
Andre Volkman
This year, SPIEL in Essen attracts well over 200.000 fans. Photo: Volkmann
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SPIEL Essen – Organizers sure: 2025 will be a record year

With the launch of SPIEL 2025 in Essen, the organizing publisher Merz-Verlag is aiming…

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Andre Volkman
Photo by Paper Games Helper and Founder Michael Zelenka
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Travel games in envelope format conquer Germany

The new Austrian publisher Papierspiele has been developing travel games in practical formats since the beginning of the year.

Andre Volkman
Andre Volkman