SPIEL Essen 2025 Mega Guide - How to Survive the World's Biggest Board Game Fair

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Heading to SPIEL Essen 2025? Whether it's your very first visit or you're a seasoned veteran, this mega guide has you covered. We've pulled together everything you need to know to make the most of the world's biggest board game convention.

In this video we cover:
– How to get to Essen (travel tips and transport options)
– Where and what to eat during the fair
– Tickets, opening hours, and entry info
– Cash or card: how to actually pay at SPIEL
– Using the SPIEL app to plan your day
– Navigating the halls and finding your way around
– How to demo games (and where to play them)
– Essential tips to survive and thrive at the con

If you're planning a trip to SPIEL Essen 2025, this guide will save you time, money, and stress – and make sure you get the absolute most out of your board gaming adventure.

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