Game Market 2026 Autumn Expands to Its Largest Scale Yet

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Japan's analog-game scene is preparing for its biggest Game Market yet.

Largest Scale Yet

Game Market 2026 Autumn will take place October 17 and 18 at Makuhari Messe, using halls 1 through 5 and bringing together more than 1,400 booths.

A Different Kind of Game Event

Unlike Tokyo Game Show's focus on digital games, Game Market centers on board games, card games, TRPGs and other forms of analog play—making the two events an interesting contrast inside Japan's wider game culture.

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What To Know

Japan's indie and analog game culture is much larger than many overseas fans realize.

Game Market provides a direct look at Japan's creator-led tabletop scene, where individual designers and small circles appear alongside established companies.

What Fans Are Saying

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アナログゲームの祭典「ゲームマーケット2026秋」が、10月17日・18日に幕張メッセで開催されます。1,400以上のブースが出展する、過去最大規模の開催です。