What to do at the ACE? by Riga M. Part 1
Wondering what exactly there is to do at Messen ACE 2026, and how it all works? Riga offers these highlights...
Opening Ceremony: Hosted by Tom G., the opening ceremony is a chance to learn more about what Messen is and why he created it, as well as an opportunity to start connecting with new friends - one of the things we’re all about!
Hot Games Lottery: Some of the games coming back to the U.S. from Spiel Essen are extra caliente, and we’ll have an opportunity for you to be one of the first play and have your own teacher. Hot Games Lottery details coming to a future Messen News soon. (Pssst, want a play one of these before the ACE? Then go here to this form and become a teacher.)
Messen Games Library + Open Gaming: Our completely open library of 500+ tabletop games will be yours to explore! Grab a game, a looking for players sign, and head over to any open table. Next step - have fun. When you're done, just reverse the process.
Want to supplement the library with your cool games? Feel free to bring your own to play or place on our shelves for others to enjoy - stickers will be available to mark your games as yours for reclaiming at the end of the ACE.
