Previously twice in Duisburg, but this time the gamers met in the Dortmund exhibition halls with an extended first weekend in July. The response regarding the 15% smaller hall area was considered positive, especially since there were also 20% fewer participants, which was perhaps due to the pandemic, perhaps due to the summer NRW vacation weekend, which was very conducive to other leisure activities. Many visitors took the opportunity to try out or test games, buy them or add to existing ones, as well as to get comprehensive information. It was also possible to borrow games. There were 53 publishers, retailers and game rental companies on hand to help and advise, as well as explanatory bears, dedicated personnel who were extremely knowledgeable about the games. We, the Product Cluster team, were able to talk to and listen to some of the visitors as well as the booth owners. We don't remember long waiting times, but a lot of fun and entertainment. The mood was liberated, relaxed and motivating. So 12 new games were presented and 13 authors of games were represented.

left: Events of SpielDoch! 2022; right: AMIGO's stand of children’s Game of the Year 2022 "Zauberberg"

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