Game Market West: Fall 2026
Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
Free and open to the public to attend.
Special guest of honor is Peter C. Hayward: designer of Critter Kitchen, Things in Rings, and many more games!
List of games available for reservation and purchase in-person.
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 or 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 3 PM, Guildhouse opens for regular business hours. Immediately following GMW, there will be a designer hangout from 3 PM onwards where designers and any others interested can co-work, run playtests, network, play games, and socialize.
Hungry for more than games? Free pizza will be available at 12 PM. There are also many quick service restaurants within a couple blocks, and outside food is also allowed.
Sponsors
Allplay: Publishing games that are approachable and easy to learn, but are still strategic and make you want to play over and over again.
The Op Games: Creating board games and puzzles that bring family and friends together!
Golden Gate Gamemakers: Bringing together board game designers and playtesters in the San Francisco Bay Area as a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Pizza Guys (1347 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose): Searching for the best pizza in San Jose? From classic cheese to loaded specialty options, every order is baked hot and ready to satisfy.