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Spiel Essen set for another record-breaking year as upsized show sells out for exhibitor space

Spiel Essen, the world’s biggest board game fair, is set for another record-breaking year after a surge of interest saw it completely sell out its floor space for exhibitors - despite a big expansion in available capacity this year.

Mike Didymus-True
12 June 2024

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Spiel Essen, the world’s biggest board game fair, scraps using AI art to promote event after backlash last year, ongoing legal uncertainty

Spiel Essen, the world's biggest board game fair, has stopped using AI generated images to market the event, citing criticism from industry professionals and consumers about last year's campaign and ongoing uncertainties about the legality of the technology.

Crowds at the Essen Spiel board game fair 2023

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Essen Spiel celebrates record post-Covid attendance with 193,000 visitors

Essen Spiel, the world’s biggest board game fair, has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a record post-Covid attendance of 193,000 - up more than 30% compared to its 2022 event.

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The world’s biggest board game fair is using AI art on its tickets, posters and app

Essen Spiel, the world's biggest board game fair, has admitted using controversial AI-generated art on its tickets, posters and app for this year's event, which kicks off in three days.