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Board game events are at the heart of our vibrant and growing scene. They are far more than just opportunities to try out new games or hunt for bargains. These events serve as central meeting points where players, game designers, illustrators, publishers, and retailers come together. This is where new friendships are formed, innovative ideas are born, and a shared passion for the tabletop gaming experience is celebrated.
That's why SPIEL Essen works with many events worldwide to connect the world of games at all levels, promote the international community and advance gaming in general. Every board game event helps to keep the scene alive and to spread the fascination of playing together. They are indispensable building blocks for the growth and networking of the global board game community.

Roleplay Verse
The Roleplay Verse (RPV) in Oberhausen, Germany, is more than just an event - it's a meeting place for a lively community. Here you can share your passions, make new friends and simply be yourself. It's a fan festival of superlatives, full of surprises and unforgettable experiences.
The RPV is a great event for fans of role-playing and LARP, cosplay, board games and much more from the world of nerddom. There is also a medieval market, an artist alley and games exhibitors. It offers a wide range of activities and attractions as well as an exciting stage programme on all days.
This year, RPV opens its doors in the impressive Turbinenhalle Oberhausen from 16 to 18 May 2025 and invites you to immerse yourself in fascinating worlds.




Tokyo Game Market
The Tokyo Game Market is a biannual fair in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on analogue games of all kinds. Here, independent game developers, hobbyists, and publishers present and sell their latest creations - from board games and card games to role-playing games, tabletop miniatures and much more. It is a unique event that celebrates the creativity and innovation of the Japanese game development community.
The Tokyo Game Market is more than just a fair - it is a meeting place for everyone who loves the world of analogue games and appreciates the unconventional and innovative ideas of independent developers. It is an inspiring event that constantly redefines the boundaries of gaming.
The next Game Market will take place on 17 and 18 May 2025.




Dokomi
Dokomi is one of the largest and most popular events for fans of Japanese pop culture in Germany. It takes place annually in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls and attracts almost 200.000 visitors who share a passion for anime, manga, cosplay, video games, music and the diverse Japanese culture.
Dokomi offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Japanese pop culture, meet like-minded people and experience an unforgettable weekend with a huge dealer area, cosplay, a great artist alley, a varied stage programme, and a gaming area. It is a celebration of creativity, community and shared passion.
Dokomi will take place from 6 June - 8 June 2025 in Düsseldorf.




PAX Unplugged
PAX conventions have celebrated all types of gaming since 2004, with events spanning Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia in the USA, as well as Melbourne, Australia. In 2017, PAX Unplugged debuted as the second-largest tabletop gaming event in North America, re-imagining PAX as a tabletop-only event.
Unique to PAX is its focus on community, its professional stage shows, and the opportunity to experience the newest games from around the world. From board games, RPGs, and miniatures to puzzles, jubensha, and retro classics – PAX has something for every tabletop gamer.
PAX Unplugged will return to Philadelphia on November 21-23, 2025.


