PARTICIPATE
Game Designer
IDEAG is an opportunity to present prototypes in development, meet other game designers, connect with publishers and playtesters, and gather valuable feedback to improve your games.
Registration is mandatory for all Game Designers, even if you do not intend to book a table. Access to the event halls is restricted to registered participants..
PARTICIPATE
Find out how to participate with or without a reserved table, and what’s included.
THE EXPERIENCE
Participating as a Game Designer
At IDEAG, you can have your prototypes playtested, observe how people play them, gather feedback, and exchange ideas with other game designers.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet publishers interested in discovering new projects, attend training sessions, and connect with the game design community.
You do not need to book a table to participate as a Game Designer. If you do not have a reserved table, you can arrange playtesting sessions at other designers’ tables, with permission from the person responsible for the space.
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What’s Included in Registration
Game Designer registration includes:
- Access to the event halls from Friday, 15 January to Sunday, 17 January 2027.
- Personalised Game Designer badge.
- IDEAG 2027 personalised notebook.
- Access to the digital catalogue of prototypes presented at the event.
- The opportunity to register your prototypes in the catalogue.
- Access to Friday’s training sessions and TalkG.
- Opportunities to meet publishers, playtesters, and other game designers.
- The opportunity to have your prototypes playtested, according to your participation arrangements.
- The opportunity to participate in IDEAG Night and La Cialtronata, subject to their respective registration requirements.
Some activities, such as IDEAG Night and La Cialtronata, require separate bookings and may involve additional fees.
Information for design teams, co-designers, and accompanying guests is available in the FAQ.
PLAYTEST TABLES
Tables & Fees
You can book a table to present your games or participate without a reserved table. In either case, you can register the prototypes you plan to bring to the event.
Playtesting is only permitted in areas designated for IDEAG, not in the hotel’s common areas.
WITHOUT A RESERVED TABLE
10 €
Registration fee for the entire event.
You can present your prototypes at other designers’ tables, provided you have permission from the person responsible for the table.
No reserved table included.
WITH A RESERVED TABLE
20-50€*
Choose the table and day on which you would like to present your prototypes.
The fee depends on the table type and the day selected, and already includes the Game Designer registration associated with the booking.
*Fees vary depending on the table type and day. See the table below for details.
No additional €10 registration fee for the registration already included.
Table Types
Available tables vary in size, number of chairs, hall, and day. Check the table below to choose the option that best suits your games.
There will be 120 playtesting slots on Saturday and 120 on Sunday, for a total of 240 bookable slots.
| Table Type | Dim (cm) | Chairs | #N | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Table | 180 × 90 | 5 | 52 | — | 50 € | 35 € |
| M Table | 175 × 60 | 4 | 26 | — | 40 € | 30 € |
| M/2 Table * | 175 × 60 | 4 | 24 | — | 25 € | 20 € |
| S Table | 90 × 90 | 4 | 18 | — | 25 € | 20€ |
* What is an M/2 table? An M/2 table is a full-size M table shared by two Game Designers at different times of the same day: one uses it in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Each Game Designer has exclusive use of the entire table during their assigned time slot, rather than half of its surface.
Saturday: Morning: 10:00–14:00. Afternoon: 15:00–19:00.
Sunday: Morning: 09:00–13:00. Afternoon: 14:00–18:00.
The table must be cleared and left tidy at the end of your time slot.
You can also consult the Hall Layout and the list of registered Game Designers on their respective pages.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
How to Register
Once you have chosen how you would like to participate, follow these steps.
- Complete your registration
Choose whether to book a table or participate without a reserved table. Pay your registration or table fee directly via PayPal during the registration process. - Check your confirmation email
You will receive confirmation of your registration and a link to register your prototypes. Emails may come from ideag@saz-italia.it and no-reply@spieleautorenzunft.de. - Register your prototypes
Register the games you plan to present using the dedicated form. You will receive the link in your registration confirmation email. A photograph of each prototype set up on a table is required. You can also provide a link to an online calendar to arrange appointments with interested participants. - 4. Arrange accommodation and meals
Accommodation and meals are not included in your registration. If you need them, check the hotel’s booking information and make your reservations in advance. Meals cannot be booked during the event.
For design teams, co-designers, or accompanying guests, please consult the FAQ before registering.
REGISTRATION
Register as a Game Designer
Registration opens on 8 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, with early access for SAZ members from 2 November at 12:00 PM.
Registration closes on 2 January 2027 at 11:00 PM, unless available places are filled earlier.
| Before Booking a Table |
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| Each Game Designer may book only one table, either on Saturday or on Sunday, unless otherwise authorised by the organisers. Table bookings are personal and cannot be transferred to third parties. In the event of multiple unauthorised bookings, the organisers will cancel the more expensive booking without further notice and issue a refund minus transaction costs. |
NO TABLES AVAILABLE?
How the Waiting List Works
If all tables are fully booked, you can join the waiting list directly through the “Book a Table” registration process, without completing a separate registration.
Requests are processed in chronological order.
When your turn comes, you will receive an offer for the first table that becomes available, including its dimensions and booking conditions.
You will have 12 hours to accept the offer. If you decline, you will be removed from the waiting list and will not receive further offers.
Have you already paid the €10 fee to participate without a table?
If you subsequently obtain a table, you can request a refund of your separate registration fee by emailing ideag@saz-italia.it.
Refunds are not automatic and will be processed after the event.