Game Market West: Spring 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! Our special guest of honor is Matt Leacock (designer of Pandemic, Forbidden Island, and Daybreak) who will meet fans and sign games from 10 AM - 12 PM.

​Free and open to the public to attend.

​List of games available for reservation and purchase in-person can be found here: 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 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 just games? Show up around noon for a slice of delicious pizza provided by our generous sponsor, Pizza Guys (1347 South Winchester Blvd San Jose), while supplies last. Outside food is also allowed.