It was very exciting to appear on the local news! It’s not every day that indie tabletop designers get this kind of spotlight. Seeing our community highlighted on a mainstream platform really shows that there’s growing interest in small, creative voices and the unique experiences they bring to games.

For the games at this event, several designs embraced cozy or wholesome play. Anti-Anxiety Card Game focused on mindfulness and connection, Treat, Please! captured the joy of training lovable pets, and Light Up The Night delivered a quiet, solo puzzle experience about chasing fireflies into constellations. These games highlighted a trend toward emotionally driven and accessible gameplay. 

Designers also explored storytelling (Florafiora), wordplay (Spellcrafter), tile-laying ecosystems (Micro Mycelium), and RPGs (HeartBeasts, MUSCLE WIZARD, Pale Dot). Overall, GMW Spring 2026 felt like a celebration of variety. Whether you came for quick party games, collaborative storytelling, or complex strategy, this season reinforced what we do best: showcasing bold ideas and the passionate designers behind them.

Stay tuned for our next event in September!