Berlin Brettspiel Con 2025

The Berlin Brettspiel Con is now one of the largest board game fairs in Germany and will return to the Estrel Convention Center from August 1 to 3, 2025, with an extensive program. The event, which has been held since 2015, recently attracted an impressive 16,000 visitors and around 91 exhibitors across an area of approximately 14,000 m². This secures its status as the second-largest German-language board game fair after SPIEL in Essen.

Visitors can expect a varied supporting program over the three days:

• More than 80 publishers and retailers will present new products and proven classics
• A free game rental service with over 900 titles in an air-conditioned free play area with around 2,500 seats
• Two game nights on Friday and Saturday evenings, where badge holders can play until midnight

Main themes and highlights of the fair:

• Presentation of current board game releases and exclusive previews
• Free game rental and open free play area
• Bring & Buy flea market with up to 10,000 games
• Prototype gallery with around 25 tables
• Artist Alley for illustrators and artists
• Stage program with lectures, tournaments, quizzes, and discussions
• Family day on Sunday (children up to 14 years of age accompanied by an adult free of charge)

The convention also offers:

• A large game flea market, organized by the flea market team, with digital processing
• Tournaments in various genres and for all experience levels
• Food trucks and exhibition stands for food & drinks
• Massage services and even a tattoo studio as a special extra

The Berlin Board Game Con 2025 is aimed equally at families, casual gamers, and passionate community members. It combines the character of a trade fair, the flair of a convention, and the atmosphere of a festival. In addition to over 90 exhibitors and numerous opportunities to play, swap, and participate, it offers a culturally diverse experience in a relaxed and professional atmosphere.