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How it all began

1993

The first SpielBar store opened at Werderstraße 22 in Dortmund, in partnership with Demand Spieleverlag Dortmund.

1996

SpielBar exhibited at the SPIEL boardgame fair in Essen for the first time.

1997

The store relocated to Gutenbergstraße 52 in Dortmund.

2003

The retail store closed its doors.

2003

Since 2003: SpielBar has been bringing the joy of board games to people across Germany as a mobile gaming experience.

What began as a small game store in Dortmund in 1993 has evolved into a travelling SpielBar, inspiring people throughout Germany to discover, play, and enjoy board games together. 
And our story is still being written.