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: Giogia Caristi
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
Fantasia Board Games
If you are interested in being part of the Fantasia Games Instructor team, hit us up!!!
Payment: 14eu/h
Working days: October 23 - 26 October
Working hours: 5 hours a day, between 10am-7pm
Languages: English
Benefits: exhibitor pass, snacks / lunch at our booth. discount for games present at essen.
CONTACT
Contact person: Giorgos Englezos
Mail:
Website: https://fantasiaboardgames.com/
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
Homosapiens Lab
Homosapiens Lab is excited to participate in SPIEL Essen, and we are looking for enthusiastic team members! If you are friendly, proactive, fluent in English and German, and enjoy introducing and teaching games as well as sharing the fun with players, we’d love to hear from you.If you're interested, please send your CV by email with the subject line: "Application for SPIEL Essen Exhibition Assistant".
Payment: €162 per day (Oct 23–25), €144 per day (Oct 26), can be discussed
Working days: October 23rd -October 26th 2025
Working hours: 10:00–19:00 (Oct 23–25), 10:00–18:00 (Oct 26)
Languages: English and preferably German
Benefits: Staff badge, daily snacks and drinks provided, plus one free board game of your choice
CONTACT
Contact person: Hui-Hsiang HSU
Mail:
Website: https://www.instagram.com/homosapiens_lab/
Spielkonzept4u
We are looking for motivated helpers for the following partners for SPIEL: Asmodee / Iello / LudiCreations / PlayPunk
You can find all information at: https://events.meeplebox.de/jobs/
We are primarily looking for game explainers for the partners mentioned above. However, new partners / jobs (salesperson, hostess, set-up, dismantling, etc.) are possible to be added.We look forward to receiving your application.
Payment: The hourly wage is graded according to work experience, length of assignment and billing method: game explainers, promoters and sales staff: € 14.50 - € 20.00, set-up and dismantling: € 13.50 - € 15, flyer distributors and service staff: € 13.50 - € 18.50
Working days: 23/10/25 -26/10/25
Working hours: Expected core working hours: Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm, Sunday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. Times may vary depending on job and partner.
Languages: Prerequisite for all jobs: fluent German, depending on client and job additionally English and / or French
Benefits: Prerequisite for all jobs: fluent German, depending on client and job additionally English and / or French
CONTACT
Contact person: Franka Meusel
Mail:
Website: https://events.meeplebox.de/jobs/
ICE Makes Limited
We are ICE Makes, a passionate and creative board game design team! At Spiel Essen, we need enthusiastic, board game-loving helpers to join our team and showcase our exciting games: Terrorscape, Zoology, and Skirmish: Battle for Draconia to players. If you love games and enjoy teaching games, come join us!
Payment: 15 € per hour
Working days: October 22 to October 26
Working hours: Wed: 15:00-18:00 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun : 9:30–19:00
Languages: Fluent English and preferably German (more languages are welcome but not necessary)
Benefits: Free entry to SPIEL on the days you work, 1-hour paid lunch (10 € per hour), ICE Makes T-Shirt
CONTACT
Contact person: Claudia LAU
Mail:
Website: https://icemakesgames.com/
MasQue Networks
MasQueOca Group, and specifically one of our brands (NAC Wargames) is looking for 2 people to join its sales team during Spiel 2025.Responsibilities: exclusive dedication to proactive, customer-oriented sales. Mainly, Wargame type games will be sold, so if you are passionate about history and you know this type of product, you are sure to be good at it.
We will provide sales sheets and all the necessary information about each of the games in advance so that you can learn the basics about them.
Payment: 120 EUR/Day
Working days: 23/10/25 -25/10/25
Working hours: 10.30 - 18.30
Languages: German (Native), English (Very Good), Spanish (a plus)
Benefits: 50% Discount in all our available games (one copy), T-Shirt, Free admission to the Spiel on working days
CONTACT
Contact person: Jose Garrido
Mail:
Website: www.edicionesmasqueoca.com
BURÓ DE JUEGOS
Buró Games is looking for enthusiastic demonstrators for our board games!
We need people confident in explaining games in German and English, and who enjoy engaging with players. The job runs full days (10 AM–7 PM, incl. 1h lunch) on at least two days, ideally all four, from October 23–26. Compensation is €150 per day plus two free games from our catalog.
Payment: 150 euros per day
Working days: October 23rd -October 26th 2025
Working hours: 10 to 19
Languages: English and German
Benefits: 41 hour lunch breaks. Two games from our catalog.
CONTACT
Contact person: Carolina Duek
Mail:
Website: https://www.bureaudejuegos.com/
Cosmodrome Games
Hi everyone!We're Cosmodrome Games and we're looking for demonstrators at Essen SPIEL. What we offer: - 140 EUR/day (10AM to 7PM and one hour lunch break)- Free tickets to the event- Space in our storage for the games you've bought at Spiel - Snacks, coffee and maybe even beer at our booth - 50% discount to our games
What we're looking for:- Fluent English (German is a big plus!)- Passion for expert games (euro area-control)- Prior experience demoing games is great, but not required!
Payment: 140 EUR / day
Working days: 23rd Oct to 26th Oct
Working hours: 10 AM - 7 PM (one hour lunch break)
Languages: English (German is a big plus)
Benefits: - Free tickets to the event - Space in our storage for the games you've bought at Spiel - Snacks, coffee and maybe even beer at our booth - 50% discount for our games
CONTACT
Contact person: Daria Martyshchuk
Mail:
Website: https://cosmodromegames.com/
daVinci Editrice
Love board games? Come play with us at SPIEL Essen 2025!DV Games is looking for fun, friendly, and game-loving people to help us share our brand-new releases at the world’s biggest board game fair. We’d love to have you on our team if you:- Speak English and German fluently,- Are excited about teaching and playing games,- Enjoy meeting people and making them feel welcome.Bring lots of energy to the table: you will be explaining and demonstrating our new family-friendly games and running fun game sessions with visitors, and most of all, you will spread enthusiasm and make sure everyone has a great time at our booth.
What’s in it for you?- A free entry pass to SPIEL Essen,- Water bottles to keep you fresh during the show,- A 50% discount on one DV Games title per day.What are you waiting for? Jump aboard!
Payment: 120/daily
Working days: 23. - 26. October 2025
Working hours: 10:00-19:00
Languages: English, German
Benefits: Pass, water bottles, discounts on our products
Contact
Contact person: Marta Ciprietti
Mail:
Website: https://www.dvgiochi.com/
Synergic Games
Do you love board games and enjoy talking to people? Join our team and help us present our upcoming titles at SPIEL!
How to apply: Please apply only via this form: https://forms.gle/sxXzsuBQnzZSiniU9
We won’t be accepting applications via email or other channels, thanks for your understanding! Let’s play together at SPIEL!
Payment: 15€ per hour worked
Working days: 23/10/2024 - 26/10/2024
Working hours: Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:45–18:45 Sun: 9:45–17:45
Languages: Fluent English and preferably German (more languages are welcome but not necessary)
Benefits: Free entry to SPIEL on the days you work, Lunch provided
CONTACT
Contact person: Marta Hervías
Mail:
Website: https://synergicgames.com/en
GateOnGames
GateOnGames is looking for game demonstrators to work at the booth in Hall 5. We are looking for people able to explain game rules and provide demo, and attract visitors to the stand as well. We are looking for English and preferably German speakers.
Turns would be either the whole day (with 1h break for lunch) or shifts of 4.5 hrs.
We are flexible but would prefer someone who could work at least two full days.Each demonstrator will have a copy of the main game she/he will demonstrate, and the rules of another games in advance. If you're interested please send an e-mail to
Payment: The salary is 150€ per day if you decide to work with us for the whole time, 130€ per day if you work just a few days, or 65€ for the 4.5 shifts.
Working days: 23. - 26. October 2025
Working hours: 10-19
Languages: English, and preferably German
Benefits: We will provide the pass for the fair for the working days, water, coffee and snacks, and you will have a 30% discount on our catalogue.
Contact
Contact person: Lidia Barion
Mail:
Website: https://www.gateongames.com
HOBBY WORLD
This year Hobby World introduces new games, and we are looking for boardgame lovers to demo our new titles. If you enjoy learning and explaining rules, love communication and people – we will be happy to have you on our team!
The games that you'll be demoing: Paradox Island, Tundra, Heroes: Write & Conquer, Gzhel, Dragon School Heroes.
Full-time shifts for all 4 days are preferred, but we can consider part-time jobs as well. German language will be a huge advantage.
Payment: EUR 150 per day
Working days: 23-26 October 2025
Working hours: 9:30 – 19:30h, 30-40 min lunch break, short breaks on demand, additional longer breaks on request
Languages: English, German
Benefits: Exhibitor pass, T-shirts, snacks and drinks (tea, coffee, water) at the booth, 1 game of your choice (from the demoed ones)
CONTACT
Contact person: Maria Nikolskaya
Mail:
Website: https://www.hobyworldint.com
FOWERS GAMES
Love board games and great with people? Join our team at SPIEL to demo and explain our beloved games - let's share the fun together! Reach out via Mail and let me know your availability!
Payment: 60€ per shift plus our own games
Working days: October 23rd -October 26th 2025
Working hours: 10:00-14:30 | 14:30-17:00 minimum of 2 shifts
Languages: English, German, additional welcome
Benefits: 4-day-pass for taking over 3 shifts minimum
CONTACT
Contact person: Timo Spiekermann
Mail:
Website: https://www.fowers.games
2Tomatoes Games
Would you like to join our demo team at SPIEL? We are looking for enthusiastic demonstrators to present our board games to the public.
Games to demo:
Paddy – A light strategy tile-placement game about building rice terraces in Southeast Asia. Easy to teach and visually striking.
TETO, the cardgame – A fun team party game where you act out and guess words before your rivals. Fast, hilarious, and engaging.
La Cuenta – A quick filler (5–20 min) where you hop from bar to bar… but try not to be the one stuck paying the bill!
Everest Go! – A family card game where you equip your climber with gear to conquer Everest. Light, dynamic, and fun for all.
If you enjoy teaching games, interacting with players, and being part of SPIEL’s amazing atmosphere, we’d love to have you on our team!
Payment: 120 € per day
Working days: 23-26 October 2025
Working hours: Thursday to Saturday, 9:45-18:45 ; Sunday 9:45-17:45
Languages: German, English
Benefits: Free entry to the event on the days you work. 30% discount in our booth shop during SPIEL.
CONTACT
Contact person: Alvaro Lerma
Mail:
Website: https://2tomatoesgames.com/
Whales Entertainment
We’re looking for board game lovers to join our team at the fair!
Experience is a plus, but not required—enthusiasm counts most.Demo our board games to visitors.
Share the fun and excitement of gaming with players.Be a friendly face at our booth.Perks for our team members: If you love games and want to be part of the excitement, come join us!
Payment: 150€ per full day
Working days: October 23rd -October 26th 2025
Working hours: Full day or half-day (morning/afternoon, 4–5 hours)
Languages: English (German preferred; other languages welcome)
Benefits: Exhibitor pass, Whales Entertainment T-shirt, Lunch at the booth, 50% discount on our games
CONTACT
Contact person: Hanshi Li
Mail:
Website: https://www.whales-entertainment.com/#/
Failure Factory Games
We need somebody to support our booth on the 24th of October to explain and demonstrate our game Dinner Party. There's an option to extend the offer to two or even three days if desired. Dinner Party is a satirical game about dinner with (in)famous people of history and you can check it out at https://www.failure-factory.com/dinner-party.
Payment: €16 per hour
Working days: 24 October 2025
Working hours: 10AM to 6PM
Languages: English, ideally also German
Benefits: You can take a copy of the game with you after the job is done.
CONTACT
Contact person: Michael Spitzer
Mail:
Website: https://www.failure-factory.com/
Key Enigma
We create escape-room board games and puzzle experiences. We’re looking for friendly, bilingual helpers to explain our games to visitors (no live demos). You’ll introduce our range—from advanced escape-room games to pop-up escape books and other themed titles—and answer questions at the booth.Work is for exactly two days: Friday, October 24 (10:00–19:00) and Sunday, October 26 (10:00–18:00).
Payment: 120 € / day
Working days: October 24 -October 26 2025
Working hours: 10am-7pm (Friday) - 10am-6pm (Sunday)
Languages: German (fluent), English (conversational). Spanish is a plus.
Benefits: Exhibitor entry for both days, free games from our booth
CONTACT
Contact person: Albert Benitez
Mail:
Website: https://keyenigma.com/
Department of Lore
We are seeking experienced heavy strategy game demonstrators to teach and demo our games portfolio at Essen Spiel, and also support their promotion and sales. Our demonstrators should be passionate about heavy strategy games and comfortable engaging diverse audiences with game mechanics and storytelling. Proficiency in English and German is mandatory.
Games you'll be demonstrating:
Maya Tactics:Card-based tactical combat game set in the sprawling Maya universe (expected BGG weight of 3.5)
Macaraccoon: Set-collection strategy game with innovative transparent cards (BGG weight of 2.2)
SHASN: Award-winning political strategy game exploring democratic processes (BGG weight of 2.8)
Responsibilities: Pitch our games, teach them, run playtests, sales support, logistics assistance
Payment: €15 per hour
Working days: 23-26 October 2025
Working hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Languages: English, German, French
Benefits: Exhibitor Ticket
CONTACT
Contact person: Tanvi Vartak
Mail:
Website: https://entermaya.com/
Gameplay Publishing
Gameplay Publishing – BLUFFIT We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable helpers to demonstrate our new bluffing game BLUFFIT at SPIEL Essen 2025. You will join a team of four dedicated demonstrators. The game is quick to explain, fun, and engaging, so you will easily get visitors playing and enjoying themselves.
Requirements
You can work at least 2 of the 4 days (23–26 October).
You speak fluent English (and speaking German is a plus).
You are outgoing, reliable, and enjoy talking to people about games.
Previous demo experience is a plus, but not required.
Payment: 20 EUR/hour
Working days: October 23 -October 26 2025
Working hours: Thursday to Saturday 09:30–19:00, Sunday 09:30–18:00 (with a 1-hour unpaid break each day)
Languages: English (German is a plus)
Benefits: Free exhibitor badge for all days you work, a free copy of BLUFFIT, and free coffee, soft drinks, and snacks at the booth.
CONTACT
Contact person: Morten Weilbach
Mail:
Website: https://gameplaypublishing.com/
dlp games Verlag
We are looking for super-friendly, highly motivated explainers to support us at our stand during the trade fair from Thursday to Sunday. Sometimes stressful, but always fun, we value a friendly, uncomplicated team.
Payment: 15,- €/hour
Working days: October 23 to October 26
Working hours: Full-time with a 1-hour lunch break by arrangement or in 2 shifts in the morning or afternoon; mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Languages: English, if possible German and another language (not a must have)
Benefits: Exhibitorticket all days
CONTACT
Contact person: Maurice Berenbrinker
Mail:
Website: https://www.dlp-games.de/
SAASHI-AND INC.
SPIEL2025 Saashi & Saashi: Seeking Demo Play Staff!
Saashi & Saashi are a label run by SAASHI-AND INC. out of Kyoto, producing and publishing analog games. Saashi & Saashi’s particular brand of warm, unique visions for our world and game themes is readily expressed in the complimentary combination of Saashi’s game design and Takako Takarai’s illustrations. With a strong focus on language-independent games, Saashi & Saashi strive to create in ways that people from all over the world can enjoy their games.
We are looking for demo staff to help us liven up events at the Saashi & Saashi booth! We welcome those who love board games and want to enjoy events with customers at our booth.
Job Description
- Explaining the rules of new games at the demo table and providing support during play.
- Other support in the booth, such as backstage
- Helping with cleanup on the final day
Eligibility Requirements
- Able to provide demo explanations in English- German speakers are welcome!
- Single-day applications are accepted, but preference will be given to those who can participate for multiple days (4 days, 3 days, etc.).
- Experienced participants are appreciated, but not required.
- Ability to communicate with visitors in a fun way.
How to Apply
Please contact us by email. Please include the following details:
- Available days and hours
- English and preferably German
- Your favorite board game
We're looking for someone to help us liven up our booth at SPIEL, where board game fans from all over the world gather!
Payment: 15 euros per hour
Working days: October 23 -October 26 2025
Working hours: 10 am - 7 pm (60-minute break included. Shorter breaks may be added as needed.)
Languages: English and preferably German
Benefits: - One of each of two new games - Fair passes for the work day - Water, coffee, and snacks will be available at the booth!
CONTACT
Contact person: Kana Sugiyama
Mail:
Website: https://saashiandsaashi.com/en
Sit Down!
Join the adventure as a board game demonstrator!
Are you passionate about board games and love to share your enthusiasm? We're looking for dynamic and friendly demonstrators for a gaming convention! Your mission will be to introduce and explain our games to visitors in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
What we offer:
- A wage of 15 € per hour.
- Access to drinks and snacks.
- Free games based on the number of hours worked.
- A great team and a unique convention atmosphere.
Who we're looking for:
- Excellent communication skills in English and German.
- A positive attitude and a love for gaming.
- Experience in game demonstration is a real plus.
If you're ready to share your passion and have a great time, get in touch with us!
Payment: 15€/H
Working days: October 23 to October 26
Working hours: Depends on responses.
Languages: German (our top priority) and English
Benefits: Games, snacks, beverages
CONTACT
Contact person: Lucas Delhez
Mail:
Website: https://www.sitdown-games.com/
