Game Market 2025 Autumn

Game Market 2025 Autumn one of Japan’s largest analog game conventions, will take place on November 22 - November 23 at Makuhari Messe Halls 3–6 in Chiba. This year’s event marks a major milestone, with the largest number of exhibitors in history - over 1,300 booths (a total of 1,368). 

Supported by the City of Chiba, this year’s edition introduces large-scale new features including a puzzle-solving festival, an expanded TRPG (Tabletalk Role-Playing Game) zone, and a new illustration and design area aimed at creative professionals.

First held in 2000, Game Market has grown into Japan’s premier analog gaming event, welcoming tens of thousands of players, creators, and industry professionals each year. It is a two-day festival where participants of all ages can experience the joy of analog games - from board games and card games to TRPGs and trading card games - through sales, exhibitions, and hands-on play sessions.

Highlights of Game Market 2025 Autumn

• The Rise of Puzzle-Solving Entertainment – “Nazo Matsuri” (Puzzle Festival): Focusing on the booming genre of puzzle-solving games (nazotoki), Game Market will feature a special two-day festival co-organised by several puzzle creators and the event office. Visitors will find themed drinks and snacks from puzzle cafés, large-scale exploration-style games, and stage programs such as the interactive performance “Nazo Fest” and the live game “Babel”. Sunday’s schedule will also include the puzzle-themed stage show “Hirameki-1 Grand Prix”.

• TRPG Guild – Expanding the World of Tabletop Role-Playing Games: The TRPG Guild area will expand significantly this year, with participation from KADOKAWA’s Cthulhu Mythos TRPG division and Dragon Book, a dedicated TRPG label. Visitors can enjoy demo sessions, exhibits, and merchandise from leading TRPG publishers and creators. A special exhibition will also explore the history and breadth of the TRPG scene, offering new opportunities for discovery.

• Pre-Event Activities – “Game Market Pre-Week”: To build excitement before the main weekend, the “Game Market Pre-Event” will run for over a week, featuring related events and activities for fans who want to enjoy Game Market even more.

• Global Expansion and Industry Collaboration: In recent years, Game Market has attracted increasing participation from international publishers aiming to localise Japanese-designed games for overseas markets.

Additionally, the Special Stage will feature Mr. Hisashi Hayashi of OKAZU brand, winner of the prestigious 2025 Spiel des Jahres (German Game of the Year) award. The session will celebrate this remarkable achievement by a Japanese creator, while reflecting on OKAZU brand’s journey through Game Market and exploring the background behind its globally acclaimed works.

Tickets are available via Ticket Pia and e+ (E-plus). Early 11:00 a.m. entry on Saturday requires a special ticket (¥3,000, limited to 2,700 tickets, available exclusively through Ticket Pia).