Written by Aarohi Narain
Game Market is a sprawling convention dedicated to board games.
What happens?
Tokyo has an event for just about every hobby. Game Market is proof. This biannual event is all about tabletop gaming, bringing together indie creators, veteran designers, and thousands of players for a weekend of analog action. You’ll also find live puzzle-solving games, kids’ play zones, and a main stage packed with programming.
Schedule
Game Market takes place twice a year in spring and autumn.
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Tickets 2026
Ticketing details for the spring 2026 edition have not yet been announced. However, the spring 2025 edition cost ¥1,500 for adults, while entry was free for high school students and younger.
May 23–May 24, 2026
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ゲームマーケット
- 0.6 km from Kaihin-Makuhari Station Keiyō Line (JE14)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 22 ºC
Low: 16 ºC
