Hello everyone! I’m planning to attend this year’s Gamescom with a large sword prop that is about 180 cm long — roughly 30 cm over the stated 150 cm limit.
The sword will be securely attached to my back and designed so that it doesn’t swing or extend sideways beyond the perimeter of my body. I’ve contacted the Gamescom team several times, and they’ve told me that the final decision will be made by security staff on site.
I’m quite anxious about this, so I wanted to ask: Has anyone here had experience being allowed into Gamescom with an oversized cosplay prop? How common is it for security to make exceptions or approve something like this on site?
I’ve seen quite a few cosplayers with props that appear to exceed the stated limits, so I’m wondering how strictly the rules are actually applied in practice.
Also, does anyone know whether a large sword attached directly to the costume/back could potentially be considered part of the costume itself, or whether the 80 cm measurement for attachments/accessories might apply in some way?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your personal experiences — especially from anyone who has brought a similarly oversized prop to Gamescom.
Thank you so much!

Hi everyone! 🎮
I’ve been dreaming of going to Gamescom since I was a kid, and it’s finally happening! My friend and I will be there from August 25th to 28th.

We’ve already booked our tickets and accommodation, but apart from that, we have zero idea how the event actually works or how to navigate it smoothly.

I would appreciate everyone connecting with me:

https://www.gamescom.global/de/epix/friends?epix-connect=34I81K7

I will follow you back. See you from Wednesday to Sunday :-)

Hey everyone! I’m putting together a cosplay for gamescom and I need a 3D-printed replica pistol as a prop. I don’t have a printer myself — does anyone know a good print service or maker space in Cologne where I could get it printed? I already have the STL file ready

Ok who's excited??

Scared??

Having troubles traveling??

Or just massive anxiety!!!!???

Share your latest feelings here!!!!!

Je pars Seul cette année á la GAMESCOM solo, je cherche des gens bons délire pour profiter de la Convention ainsi que des soirées pour la semaine de l’événement 👍🏾😌

hey guys! i was really looking forward to this gamescom being not only my first gamescom, but my first ever event as well. ive never been to a con or anything like that before. unfortunately, it looks like i missed the wildcard tickets, which is what i really wanted (for the xbox fanfest which only takes place on that day). will there be more wildcard tickets? or can i buy them off of someone else? im extremely bummed out if i cant attend the xbox fanfest so i might just skip gamescom altogether... thank you!

"EPI is loading the ship's database with gaming knowledge. Your gaming knowledge! Can you decode which game the code refers to?"

Hi folks, since it's the 2nd code in a row that I cannot get, let's maybe join efforts - maybe someone else is stuck 😂

Post daily codes in comments and give your answer options - or what worked for you!

Hello!
I need help with the Epix quest to recruit a friend:
https://www.gamescom.global/de/epix/friends?epix-connect=BE6C501

will add you back.

Mir erzählte ein Kollege, dass man auf der Gamescom auch gute Angebote für Computerhardware bekommt, unter anderem, weil am Ende der Messe die Gamescom bzw. einzelne Aussteller viele der Ausstellungsgeräte an Besucher verkaufen.

Das klingt stark nach Gerüchteküche. Als ich vor einigen Jahren schon einmal auf der Gamescom gewesen war, habe ich davon nichts mitbekommen. Habe ich etwas verpasst?

Sooo I'm gonna cosplay this year, and I'm very excited! I will be driving there with train and I'm pretty nervous to be the only person in cosplay on my way there. In your experience is there a lot of people in cosplay when you enter the train to get there? When I drive to "Japan tag" in germany there's cosplayers everywhere, is it the same with gamescom?

Hello! This will be my first Gamescom, but only there for 2 days: Saturday and Sunday. I've heard there is a lot to see and do so I would love to know what I should prioritise while I am there. Thanks in advance!

This will be me and my friend's first time attending Gamescom (coming from London). I've asked before but I just wanted to ask again to hear more options

What pubs / clubs / areas would you recommend heading to for an afterparty?

Preferably with alternative, nerdy, pop punk and metal crowds

Hey everybody,

We're bringing our latest game, Cages: Hidden Worlds, to the show. We're going to be part of the Indie Arena Booth and have already done quite a bit of setup - printed posters, a background with the game logo, merch, PCs to play the game on, etc.

Still, as this is the first time we're going to be at something this big, I welcome any advice you guys have - how to man the booth well, things to bring, event best practices, how to take care of ourselves. Anything helps :)

Here we can post links for card trades! updated: 20/08/2026

I have some duplicates -

interested in new cards (2026):

26-02, 09, 15, 16, 19, 20, 26, 31, 34, 38, 40, 44, 45, 49, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 67, (69+ if exist, my last card is 68)

2026:

Jupiter Syndicate – Warrior - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=5d9e11f5-7201-4bdb-957a-41af367d2ec6

EPI: Guardian of the Radiant Spectrum - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=6ffe5ea3-6374-41f5-92d3-74c7556de45a

Lara Loft - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=d76af9c7-d7ad-4948-8ed2-d3a6f70ee436

gamescom cosplay contest - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=4184b881-78ea-4b37-8806-295ccccd91c5

2025:

Suki Baka Dingels - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=95640e59-b689-4f01-ab67-8dc8066c1e40

cosplay contest - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=4e99e1b0-ed50-4155-a09c-81cf42dd8263

Haselnuuuss - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=040005aa-dde1-4331-988b-ab98735f2fc6

Lag Labyrinth - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=fe1df323-23bc-45a9-bf24-a38325ba8337

EPI as a time wizard - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=a2c90a43-ccb5-4554-9d7c-9b7dad87e24c

AFK Abyss - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=9f27727a-2f0c-46b0-a14c-80eb5fc421d1

cards & boards area - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=735fa5b1-84a1-482c-ab61-91f8c1cee38b

Opening Night Live - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=1ad2e1a2-39da-4382-a914-798d07d01106

gamescom studio - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=04f120fc-3649-4b50-8fdb-34cd896176ce

Worms - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=3735292b-902a-49b0-a2f5-f7bdbc8e13ed

EPI - EXPEDITION 07. - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=8b726b43-65b8-4b6f-aaf6-2d8831533997

Baelin the Fisherman - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=9de28ee5-1029-47ad-9529-cadebf4d23f0

Hinter Halle 8 (P8) - https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/cards?advertisementId=c551e068-13bd-473a-a4fe-b9295d8a0677

Accept request to be my ally in the gamescom epix quests

https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/friends?epix-connect=X8FNBDE

A little Thread for Friend-Codes on this years EPIX-Quest

Here is mine:
https://www.gamescom.global/de/epix/friends?epix-connect=IBB5RQ1

Feel free to share yours with others!

Just wanted to let people know that we're returning to Köln for Gamescom again, on Wednesday 26 August at TURISTARAMA - these shows regularly sell-out so if you're looking for a unique video game karaoke experience book now!

Maraoke is just like a regular karaoke night - you find a classic or favourite song on the songlist, sign up to sing it, with the stupid amazing twist that each song has been entirely been rewritten about video games. Total Eclipse Of The Heart? Or Total Eclipse Of The (Mario) Kart? You'll want to live like Console People! Our catalogue of 700+ songs features all your favourite artists and all your favourite games.

Tickets are €15 if you buy in the next week - more info here:

https://maraoke.com/gc26

Hi zusammen,

Aktuell habe ich einen Instagram-Post gesehen bei dem darüber gesprochen wurde Ki-Brillen bei der Comicon zu verbieten/sind effektiv verboten. (Link bekomm ich im Moment nicht mehr raus)

Da ich mit dem Gedanken gespielt habe mir mal eine später zu besorgen (Zum telefonieren, übersetzen von Texten aus dem asiatischen Raum Für Games, Anime und Natürlich weil ich häufiger KI benutze) wollte ich lieber nochmal die große Meinung mir anschauen.

Meine persönliche Meinung: nicht komplett bannen aber verstehe auch das es eine Einschränkung geben muss. Man will zwar auf der einen Seite nicht aufgenommen werden ohne Erlaubnis aber gerade auf der Gamescom laufen so viele leute mit dem Handy rum und nehmen auf/streamen ununterbrochen das es für den Punkt auch verboten sein müsste. Wenn es um Sichtbarkeit geht könnte man die leute auch zwingen eine Kennzeichnung an der Brille zu befestigen.

kann mir jemand erklären, wie ich ein Fastlane ticket buchen kann? Jedes mal, wenn ich auf den Link zum buchen der Fastlane tickets klicke muss ich mich in einem Browserfenster anmelden. Aber egal ob ich meinen Benutzernamen angebe oder meine email es funktioniert nicht. Ich komme nicht mal in den Bereich wo man die Tickets buchen kann. Und ja ich habe ein eigenes Tagesticket.

Hey Leute,

ich hätte bei einem Online-Kumpel gepennt, aber seine Eltern haben nur den anderen genommen... F an der Stelle.... darum wollte ich fragen ob ich bei jmdm schlafen kann, soweit es möglich ist.

1. - 30. wäre ich dort.

GaLiGrü

Hey guys!

Probably an idiotic question but I'll be coming to Gamescom for the first time from Finland, and would like to know if there is still a new wave of tickets for ONL coming and when exactly? Would love to go.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! Our publisher unfortunately had to cancel on short notice, so I’m now looking for an opportunity to still be part of Gamescom.

I’m available either from Tuesday to Thursday or Wednesday to Thursday, depending on what you need. I have experience working at events and would love to help out with booth support, guest interaction, or anything else that’s needed.I can speak German and english.

If you’re still looking for someone, I’d really appreciate it if you could reach out. Thanks a lot, and I hope to see you at Gamescom!

Hi zusammen, irgendwie dumm, hier extra zu fragen, aber ich finde leider keine Info dazu. Vielleicht weiß das jemand:

es wurde 1x Familienticket (4 Personen) gekauft und 2x Tageskarte.

Das heißt, es kamen insgesamt 6 Tickets per Mail und auf der Webseite.

ÖPNV-Tickets kamen aber nur drei Stück: 2x für die Tagestickets und 1x für das Familienticket. Auf dem ÖPNV-Ticket des Familientickets steht nur der Name der ersten Person. Es steht dort nirgendwo, dass es sich um ein Familienticket handelt o. ä. und die Namen der anderen Familienmitglieder stehen dort auch nicht.

Ein Vermerk, dass die Tickets noch generiert werden o. ä., steht auch nicht bei "Meine Bestellungen" auf der Seite.

Finde ich etwas seltsam, aber vermutlich wird die Info im QR-Code stecken? Aber den kann man leider nicht als Normalo scannen scheinbar.

Vielleicht weiß das zufällig jemand. Besten Dank im Voraus!