Conventions

Boda Games @ Spiel Essen 2025

Essen Spiel 2025 is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to take part once again. As Europe’s largest board game convention, Spiel is the centerpiece of the tabletop calendar: a celebration of creativity, innovation, and community.

Whether you’re exploring brand-new games, hunting for the latest releases, pitching your next big idea to publishers, or meeting manufacturers like Boda Games Manufacturing to turn your next game concept into reality, Essen Spiel offers endless inspiration. With more than 1,000 exhibitors spread across seven halls, there’s truly something for everyone.

According to the official Spiel website, here’s what you can look forward to:

THE WHOLE GAMING WORLD GATHERS AT SPIEL ESSEN – JOIN THE FUN!

“We are the world’s largest public fair for board games, uniting passionate players with national and international exhibitors right in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr area. Discover new titles from across the globe, meet fellow gamers, and most importantly, play to your heart’s content. Playing is at the core of SPIEL.”

“Thousands of new releases, making their debut, are waiting for you in Essen. Demo explainers will help you start playing instantly, and game authors will be there to sign their works and meet fans.”

Get ready for SPIEL 2025 – the biggest board game event in the world!

Boda Games: Booth 5M215

We’re back again for Essen Spiel 2025! Find us in Hall 5 at booth number 2M215. This year, we’re showcasing even more exciting projects, including a variety of board games and card games we’ve recently produced. Plus, we’re introducing our brand-new sample boxes and brochures, perfect for publishers and game designers looking to explore our work firsthand. Be sure to stop by for these samples, along with informative materials about our production process, workflow, and brochures. If you haven’t picked up our samples yet, now’s your chance!

Set up a meeting with Boda Games

Want to discuss your project in detail? Schedule a meeting with us! You can book directly here via our booking page, or reach out via email at marketing@bodagames.com, or through our contact page.

We can’t wait to see you in Essen!

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Boda Games @ Gencon 2025

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Meet the Floristry designers at Gencon!

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Pax Unplugged 2024 – Boda Games @ booth 4329

It’s that time of year when the gaming community gathers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the most exciting board game event on the East Coast – PAX Unplugged 2024! As proud members of the board game community, we at Boda Games are excited to announce that we are again participating in this fantastic convention. With our booth 4329, we invite publishers and game designers to join us for an great 3 day weekend in downtown Philadelphia. Visit our booth at 4329   The Boda Games booth, located at number 4329, will be one place you don't want to miss! Stop by to learn more about Boda Games Manufacturing and pick up our newest sample boxes. We’re excited to showcase both our updated general sample box and our specialised cards and punchboards sample box. Our team will be on hand to walk you through our capabilities, discuss various production methods, and show a wide range of components that can take your game to the next level. Plus, we’re bringing a bit of holiday cheer with us! We’ll be giving away Christmas tree decorations, perfect for getting into the festive spirit and taking home a piece of Boda Games. Discuss New Projects   Are you a publisher with an innovative...

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Boda Games @ Spiel Essen 2024

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Origins 2024 – Boda Games Manufacturing

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Boda Games @ Essen Spiel 2023

Essen Spiel 2023 is only a few weeks away and we can't wait! The biggest board game convention in Europe, Essen Spiel the event every fall that everyone in the industry looks forward to. Whether you're looking to play some board games with like minded people and pick up the latest and hottest releases. Or looking to pitch your newest game design to both world famous and small indie publishers alike. Or connecting with a board game manufacturer like Boda Games, who can help bring your game to life. With more than a 1000 exhibitors in 6 halls, this is the event you don't want to miss. Here is what you can expect according to Spiel's website: THE WHOLE GAMING WORLD GETS TOGETHER AT SPIEL ESSEN - BE THERE! We are the world's largest public fair for board games and bring together passionate game fans with national and international exhibitors in Germany in the heart of the Ruhr area. Here you can discover new titles from all over the world, enjoy the company of other gamers and above all play as much as you want. Because playing is in the heart of SPIEL.Thousands of new releases, which will be shown and sold for...

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Gencon 2023 – Boda Games booth 2603 + First Exposure Hall

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Origins 2023 Game of the Year nominations

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