22nd Italian National Meeting of Game Authors
The first, the original, the largest. The flagship event of the IDEAG network is fast approaching, bringing together board game designers, playtesters, and publishers from all over Italy.
The 22nd edition of IDEAG will take place on
15, 16 e 17 January 2027
voco by IHG – Hotel Parma & Congressi · Parma
Key Dates
| Data | Ora | Evento |
|---|---|---|
| 02 NOV | 12:00 | Game Designers · SAZ Members — Early Registration Opens |
| 08 NOV | 10:00 | Game Designers, Playtesters, Bloggers, Press and Publishers — General Registration Opens |
| 22 NOV | 10:00 | Prototype Registration Opens |
| 06 DIC | 10:00 | TalkG — Registration Opens |
| 02 GEN | 23:00 | Registration Closes (2027) |
PARTICIPATE
How Would You Like to Participate?
Choose the participation option that best suits you.
Board Game Prototypes
Game Designer
Bring your prototypes. Get them played. Make them better.
Board Game Prototypes
Game Designer
Join IDEAG as a game designer, register your prototypes, and organize playtesting sessions. Booking a table is optional: you can participate without reserving one.
Play and Give Feedback
Playtester / Blogger / Stampa
Play. Observe. Share.
Play and Give Feedback
Playtester / Blogger / Stampa
Come and try games in development, experience the event, or cover it. Playtesters, bloggers, content creators, and members of the press have a dedicated registration process.
Scouting
Publishers
Discover tomorrow’s games.
Scouting
Publishers
IDEAG isn’t a trade fair: it’s a place to meet and exchange ideas with game designers. Publishers can attend with multiple representatives and arrange meetings and playtesting sessions freely.
Role-Playing Games
IdeaGDR
Where playtesting meets role-playing games.
Role-Playing Games
IdeaGDR
A dedicated space for designing and playtesting role-playing games, with its own participation guidelines and rules within IDEAG.
Discover IdeaGDR →
DURING THE EVENT
Plan Your Stay
Three days of meetings, playtesting, and activities. Explore each section for the full programme, venue layout, accommodation and dining options, and directions to the event.
Programme & Activities
What’s happening over the three days.
Programme & Activities
TalkG, IDEAG Night, La Cialtronata, playtesting sessions, and other activities throughout the event.
Halls & Venue Map
Find your way around.
Halls & Venue Map
Explore the venue layout and find out where playtesting sessions and activities take place.
Accommodation & Meals
Plan your stay.
Accommodation & Meals
Partner hotel, room options, meals, and booking information.
Getting Here
Plan your journey to IDEAG.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
FAQ
Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions before and during IDEAG.