The 39 Most Anticipated Games of Essen Spiel 2025

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In just under two weeks, Spiel 2024 kicks off. The largest board game convention in the world, Spiel (sometimes just called Essen, or Essen Spiel) is the mecca for board gamers of all stripes. Over 1,100 new games will debut in the European market at the event, many of which will make their way to the United States next year. The Meeple Mountain crew will be there in force, so let’s see what we recommend as we comb through the new releases and help you find the diamonds in the rough.

Essen SPIEL 2025 will be here in just over two weeks; the largest board game convention in the world, and a mecca for board gamers of all stripes. Over 1,100 games will make their debut into the European market; an overwhelming number. The Meeple Mountain team has spent their time sifting through the list to come up with our most anticipated games of Essen SPIEL.

Andy Matthews

Formidable Farm

When I hear about a new Friedemann Friese game, I’m all ears. And so when I saw Formidable Farm on the Essen SPIEL list, my attention was captured.…

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