Analog Games Launches the Ultimate All-in-One Trading, Collection Management, and Community Platform for Tabletop Enthusiasts   With a massive database of over 350,000 titles, an integrated C2C, B2C, and B2B marketplace, and innovative collection-tracking tools, Analog.games is set to revolutionize how board gamers buy, sell, and connect.   Oberursel, Germany – May 30, 2026 — Today marks a major milestone for board game enthusiasts, collectors, and retailers worldwide with the official launch of Analog Games (https://www.analog.games/), a revolutionary multi-market trading and community platform dedicated entirely to the tabletop hobby. Designed to unify the fragmented analog gaming ecosystem, Analog Games is the first platform of its kind to seamlessly integrate peer-to-peer trading (C2C), commercial retail (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B) commerce into a single, intuitive digital hub. Backed by a comprehensive, searchable database of around 350,000 games, finding, buying, and selling tabletop titles has never been faster, easier, or more accessible.   A Marketplace Built for Everyone: From Casual Players to Industry Giants Traditional marketplaces often require users to jump between local classifieds, specialized forums, and generic e-commerce giants. Analog Games solves this by bringing everyone under one roof: For Private Sellers (C2C): Gamers can effortlessly declutter their shelves and turn pre-loved board games into cash. For Commercial Dealers & Retailers (B2C): Local game shops, independent publishers, and established sellers can reach a dedicated, highly targeted audience with powerful digital storefront tools. For Distributors and Publishers (B2B): Industry professionals can connect directly, streamline bulk trading, and expand their wholesale network. The listing process is designed for maximum speed and simplicity. Thanks to the platform’s massive pre-populated database, users do not need to spend hours writing detailed descriptions or searching for stock photos—listing a game takes just a few clicks.   Smart Collection Management & Play Tracking Beyond its robust marketplace, Analog Games serves as a digital sanctuary for collectors. The platform features advanced Collection Management tools that allow users to catalog, organize, and value their personal libraries. Crucially, the platform introduces a "Smart Selling" pipeline: with a single click, users can list items directly from their digital collection onto the marketplace, removing the friction usually associated with selling board games online. To enrich the community experience, Analog Games also offers an integrated Gaming Statistics Tracker, enabling players to log their play sessions, track wins and losses, and gain insights into their gaming habits. And we have more features to discover bei analog games enthusiasts.   A Vision for the Tabletop Community "Our goal was to build a digital home that respects and elevates the physical board gaming experience," says Reto M. Kiefer the mastermind behind Analog Games. "We wanted to remove the complexity of buying and selling while giving collectors smart tools to manage their passion. Whether you are a casual player looking for your next family game night, a hardcore collector hunting for a rare out-of-print gem, or a publisher looking to reach new B2B partners, Analog Games is designed to support your journey at every step."   Join the Community Today Analog Games is now live and open to users worldwide. Creating an account is completely free. To explore the database, manage your collection, or list your first game, visit https://www.analog.games/.   About Analog Games Analog Games is a premier, all-in-one digital marketplace and community platform tailored specifically for the global board game and tabletop hobby. By bridging the gap between C2C, B2C, and B2B commerce and offering robust utility tools for players and collectors, Analog Games aims to streamline, modernize, and grow the worldwide analog gaming community. Analog Games is a product by Screenion GmbH.

Toys for babies and kids are important for their development into imaginative, intelligent little people – but giving your children the world doesn’t have to mean giving up on a cohesive living space! These toys can be technicolor jumbles that clash with an aesthetically-minded and intentional home. But that’s where Playcor comes in, showcasing for the first time at Astra Marketplace & Academy in Milwaukee June 5-8 at the Baird Convention Center in The Toy Coach’s Booth #435!

    The Association for Games and Puzzles International (AGPI) invites you to their 2026 Annual Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota, our first convention in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes! The annual convention includes guest speakers, expert workshops and seminars, panel discussions, “Show & Tell”, an auction, and game buying and selling.  AGPI members Nadine Sehnert and Mike Tangedal are the 2026 convention hosts and the main AGPI convention events will take place from Friday evening, July 10, 2026 through Sunday noon, July 12, and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport located at 2020 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, Minnesota.         2026 Speakers Include:   Julien Sharp: General Manager, Asmodee North AmericaMirek Stolee: Curator for Games and Puzzles at The Strong National Museum of PlayMartin Grider: Game designer and owner of Abstract Puzzle game studioMelanie Rice: Founder, RCS Minnesota Puzzles Bob Finn: AGPI Member and co-website administrator of AGPI Website (gamesandpuzzles.org)         The kick off event on Friday night is a social celebration of "Minnesota Board Games and Puzzles - Past and Present". This event is presented by the AGPI, Games by James, and People of Play and will include a panel of local game and puzzle designers and companies discussing the past, present, and future of the game and puzzle industry in Minnesota. Scheduled panelists include Cindy Levine (JAX Games), Reyn Guyer (inventor of Twister), Patrick Leder (Leder Games), Kristi Benson (Big Stick Studio), and Tony Nelson (PuzzleTwist)!         Mary Couzin, Senior Vice President of the Toy Association, Founder/Lead of People of Play, will be receiving the 2026 AGPI Outstanding Achievement award on Saturday evening.     Registration and full conference and post conference information is at gamesandpuzzles.org. Additional questions can be directed to, Nadine Sehnert, 612-207-6719 or games@nadinesehnert.com.