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​Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest board/card games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! Special Guest: Matt Leacock (designer of Pandemic) will meet fans and sign games from 10 AM to 12 PM!

Free and open to the public to attend. Free street parking, and paid lot/garages nearby.

​List of games available for reservation and purchase in person: https://www.gamemarketwest.com/spring-2026-games

  • Browse and Buy - dozens of super creative limited-run games.
  • Enjoy the GMW Play Zone - a casual table area where you can play your purchased games immediately and play drop-in sessions of other locally made games.
  • Learn How Games are Made - Meet local designers and chat with our friendly volunteers. We're happy to share our knowledge about game making and working in the industry.
  • Hangout Afterwards! - At 3pm Guildhouse opens for regular business hours, no charge to attend. Immediately following GMW, there will be a designer hangout from 3pm onwards where designers and any other interested can co-work, run playtests, network, do open gaming, and socialize.

Hungry for more than just games? The venue may be serving food and drinks. There are also many quick service restaurants within a couple blocks, and outside food is also allowed.

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