Origins Game Fair 2023 Event FAQ

We'll see you at BOOTH #1222 at Origins Game Fair on June 21-25, 2023 in Columbus, OH! Here's a quick round-up of all the fun stuff we have planned for the show.

10% OFF PRE-ORDERS & PURCHASES

Pre-orders for booth pick-up are now open!

Sign up for our newsletter to receive 10% off your order online or in-person at booth #1222. We'll have limited stock of our games at the show, so make sure you pre-order the games you're most excited about!

BOARDGAMEGEEK PREVIEW LIST

This list rounds up all the newest releases and demos for the convention. Here's a quick link to our games. Make sure to give them a thumbs-up, and mark your interest so you can easily access them in the future!

BOOTH DEMOS

Our booth #1222 is the place to enjoy quick 15-minute demos of our newest releases! Get an overview of the gameplay, ask our amazing demo team any of your burning questions, and head to the next table to get a feel for the next game!

LEARN & PLAY EVENTS

Event registration is now open! Our Learn & Play events are structured so you learn all the rules from our demo team, then you play the game as time permits (usually finishing it!).

Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
10am --- Miller Zoo Darwin Miller Zoo Darwin
11am
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Vivarium Vaalbara Vivarium Vaalbara
12pm Tribes Rauha Tribes Rauha Tribes
1pm
2pm Rauha Vaalbara Vivarium Vaalbara Vivarium
3pm Darwin Miller Darin
4pm Vivarium Tribes Rauha Tribes
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5pm Vaalbara
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Highlight of each game at Origins 2023

Tribes of the Wind

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Wednesday, 12p-2p
Thursday, 4p-6p
Friday, 12p-2p
Saturday, 4p-6p
Sunday, 12p-2p

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Rauha

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Wednesday, 2p-4p
Thursday, 12p-2p
Friday, 4p-6p
Saturday, 12p-2p

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

In the Footsteps of Darwin

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Thursday, 3p-4p
Friday, 10a-11a
Saturday, 3p-4p
Sunday, 10a-11a

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Miller Zoo

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Thursday, 10a-11a
Friday, 3p-4p
Saturday, 10a-11a

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Vaalbara

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Wednesday, 5p-6p
Thursday, 2p-3p
Friday, 11a-12p
Saturday, 2p-3p
Sunday, 11a-12p

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Vivarium

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Learn & Play events

Event registration is now open!

Wednesday, 4p-5p
Thursday, 11a-12p
Friday, 2p-3p
Saturday, 11a-12p
Sunday, 2p-3p

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Qawale

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Linkto Food & Travel

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Gosu X

Vote on the BGG Preview List

Give a thumb to your favorite game(s) on the BGG Origins Preview List to make sure everyone else sees them too!

You can even mark them as "must have" or "interested" so you can easily reference them in the list later.

Buy a copy

We'll have copies available for purchase at our booth (#1222).

Pre-orders will open up in the next couple weeks; sign up for our newsletter at the top of the page to be notified when they open!

Booth demos

Get a 15 minute demo at our booth (#1222).

Origins Library

Check out a copy from the library and play at your leisure.

Looking for other games?

Send us an email at marketingcontact@hachettegames.com to let us know which games you're excited about that aren't mentioned here! We will have tips on where to find them at the show 😉