MERZ VERLAG
Have you always wanted to take a look behind the scenes of the world's largest board game fair and become part of the SPIEL team? Then get in touch and work with us to make SPIEL Essen a special experience for everyone.
We are looking for support for our booth and side events to answer questions from visitors and exhibitors and to help us with guest services in general.
The following link will take you to our registration form: Form
Payment: 15 euro per hour
Working days: 20 oct - 26 oct
Working hours: between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm incl. breaks
Languages: English, German, more benefitial
Benefits: tickets for all days, food and drinks
Contact
Contact person: Damaris Hollman
Mail:
Website: https://spiel-essen.de/en/
All About Games Consulting
All About Games Consulting is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated demonstrators to join the team for SPIEL Essen 2025! You'll be working with us on behalf of one of our booth partners showcasing their games to attendees. This could be anything from Eurogames to miniatures or family games, but we will take your preferences into account when allocating games to demonstrators.
This is a full-time opportunity; you will get an hour for your lunch break each day to look around, but otherwise we will need you for the full duration of the show. There will also be some light manual labour for an hour on the final day helping us to pack down the booth.
Please note that we are unable to cover any travel or accommodation expenses for the show, although we can book a parking space at the Messe Essen on your behalf.
Payment: 25 EUR/hour
Working days: 23 October to 26 October
Working hours: 10am-7pm (all days)
Languages: German, English
Benefits: Free exhibitor badge for the full duration of the show
CONTACT
Contact person: Lucas Ferguson
Mail:
Website: https://aagc.games/
Kraken Corporate
We’re looking for friendly and reliable helpers to support the launch of Malediction with game demos and sales. If you love board games and enjoy engaging with people, come help us bring this epic dark fantasy experience to life!
Payment: 100 EUR/Day
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Languages: English and German
Benefits: 1 game box at the end of the show
Contact
Contact person: Rodrigo Krug
Mail:
Website: https://www.malediction.gg
CAN'T STOP
We are a rising indie board game brand from Japan, exhibiting at Essen SPIEL for the first time! Our games are stylish, family-friendly action games, and we’re looking for enthusiastic assistants to help explain them at our booth. You must speak both German and English. Ideally, you can work all 4 days (Oct 23–26), but at least 2 days is OK. Details about the games can be found on our website. Join us and be part of an exciting debut!
Payment: 120€
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (including a 2-hour break)
Languages: German, English
Benefits: 1 game giveaway
CONTACT
Contact person: Kazunori Hori
Mail:
Website: https://szpilab.com
INSTAPLAY
Join our team to demonstrate and explain our family-friendly board games; run game sessions and help attendees have fun and represent our brand with enthusiasm and professionalism. Outgoing, reliable, enthusiastic about tabletop games? Experienced in customer interaction or event animation? Apply by sending a message and your resumé in English and German with your experience and language skills.
Payment: 200€ per day
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 9:45am - 7:15pm
Languages: Fluent in English and German
Benefits: Meals included, accommodation can be provided if needed
Contact
Contact person: Isabelle Vandamme
Mail:
Website: https://instaplay.fr/en
Guangzhou Shuangtong Industry
Hi dear,
This is Terry from Sanseking. We are one of the leading TCG accessories brand in the world and attending the 2025 SPIEL Essen this Oct, would love to find a person who passionate about board games, and help us to know more about the Germany market and introduce our brand during the exhibition.
Please kindly contact me via email: info@sanseking, or whatsapp me at +86 134 1639 9997.
Let's discuss more details!
Best,
Terry
Sanseking
Payment: Can be discussed
Working days: 22.10.2025 - 27.10.2025
Working hours: 9AM - 18PM
Languages: English
Benefits: Our brand products
CONTACT
Contact person: Terry Huang
Mail:
Website: https://www.sanseking.com
Rock Stone & Dice
We are looking for an enthusiastic and bilingual team member to represent Gems of Iridescia at SPIEL Essen. You will be responsible for running game demonstrations, engaging with attendees, and managing the sale of games and accessories at our booth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run engaging, clear demonstrations of Gems of Iridescia in both English and German
- Greet and assist visitors, answer questions, and promote the game
- Process sales of games and related accessories
- Help maintain a clean and organized booth space
Requirements:
- Fluent in English and German (spoken)
- Outgoing, friendly, and confident communicator
- Reliable and punctual for the full duration of the event
Payment: 18 Euros/Hr
Working days: 3/10, 4/10, 5/10, 6/10
Working hours: 9:30AM - 7:00PM
Languages: English and German
Benefits: Badge for the show, a free copy of Gems of Iridescia, a Rock, Stone & Dice shirt
Contact
Contact person: Roberto Panetta
Mail:
Website: https://rockstoneanddice.com/
Cranio Creations
Cranio Creations is looking for demo ambassadors for SPIEL '25!
We're seeking enthusiastic individuals with great communication skills and a passion for board games — especially complex and strategy-heavy ones. If you enjoy engaging with people and explaining games clearly and confidently, we’d love to hear from you. Prior experience is a plus, but not required.
Join our team and be part of one of the biggest board gaming events of the year!
Payment: 150€ per full day
Working days: 23 - 26 October
Working hours: All day or morning and afternoon shifts of 4 or 5 hours
Languages: English and preferably German (more languages are welcome but not necessary)
Benefits: Exhibitor pass, Cranio Creations T-shirt, 50% discount on our games
CONTACT
Contact person: Elisa Demicheli
Mail:
Website: https://www.craniocreations.it/en
Albi Czech Republic
We're Hiring Game Demonstrators! We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable demonstrators for our board games, including Severton, Dirt & Dust, Garden Lake, and more. If you enjoy engaging with people and love modern board games, we'd love to hear from you!
Payment: 15 EUR
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 10 - 18 Uhr
Languages: English, German
Benefits: Refreshments at the booth
Contact
Contact person: Libor Pesl
Mail:
Website: https://www.albi.eu
Playlogue Creations
Are you passionate about games and love sharing them with others? We’re looking for enthusiastic game demonstrators to help introduce players to the games that Playlogue offers, such as Fly-A-Way and Prowl!
Payment: €120 for full-day shift, €65 for 4.5h shift
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 10am to 7pm (1-hour lunch break included)
Languages: English, German/French (optional)
Benefits: Meet fellow gaming enthusiasts, FREE entry to the Spiel Essen 2025, 50% off games from our catalogue, water and snacks provided
CONTACT
Contact person: Lynette Lee
Mail:
Website: https://www.playlogue.sg
PVP GEEKS
We are looking for fans of Skytear Horde and/or Onward to help us give 3-minute pitches of these games at our booth.
We are looking to fill two 5-hour shifts each day:
- Morning shift: 9:00-14:00
- Afternoon shift: 14:00-19:00
Please note: you will be standing for most of the shift even though you can take quick breaks as you see fit.
We offer:
- €75 per shift
- free ticket for each day you work at least one shift
- bonus: you can leave your bought games at our booth so you don't have to carry them around while visiting SPIEL!
To apply, please email
- Your ideal shifts and/or how many shifts you’d like to work
- Languages you are fluent in (english is a must, german is very appreciated)
- Any experience with our games (not a must to apply, but you should be very familiar with Skytear Horde by the time of SPIEL)
- Any experience you have demonstrating games and/or anything related to that
Looking forward to meeting you :)
-Giacomo
Payment: 75€ per shift
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 5-hour shifts, up to 2 shifts per day
Languages: English, German
Benefits: free exhibitor ticket for each day you work at least one shift
Contact
Contact person: Giacomo Neri
Mail:
Website: https://www.playskytear.com
Mail Boxes Etc.
First job: Back office (data entry)
Entering address data into the computer to create shipping labels
Second job: Service
Accepting customers who want to ship their games. Handing out boxes, advising on packaging, and taking payments
Payment: 15€ per hour
Working days: 23.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Working hours: 10:00 - 19:00h
Languages: English
Benefits: Exhibitor ticket
CONTACT
Contact person: Timm Janssen
Mail:
Website: https://www.mbe.de/de/versand-druck/hamburg/0048
Weird City Games
Weird City Games, hailing from Portland, Oregon, USA, loves crafting awesome board games inspired by nature using eco-friendly materials. Our games are easy to learn and offer thematic experiences.
We're looking for fun and friendly folks to demo our games at SPIEL. If you're into board games and love chatting with people, come join us in making our booth a friendly hangout!
Payment: 150 Euro per day
Working days: 23rd Oct - 26th Oct
Working hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Languages: English, German
Benefits: Ticket to show. breaks to explore the hall, Games
Contact
Contact person: Tim Eisner
Mail:
Website: www.weirdcitygames.com