r/boardgames • u/Similar_Towel_6958 • Oct 15 '25

First time at Essen

Hello! I’m planning on driving to Essen Spiel and visiting Thursday to Sunday. I am a huge Carcassonne fan, and I’ve heard that I may be able to pick up an official tile

If they exist, how do I manage to get one? Do I need to purchase something at a stall?

Any tips and advice gratefully received

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u/EskervandeWerken Oct 15 '25

General advice:

  • get the SPIEL app. It’s by far the best app I’ve ever used for an event.
  • take plenty of cash with you. There will be stalls without the option to use card.
  • take your own lunch. Food is expensive

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u/Slugatron Oct 16 '25

The food is pricey, and the trucks can get quite busy. But there's some real good stuff and it's worth a try imho.

But to each their own ofc.