Gamescom: So you don't stand in line forever
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The Gamescom games fair in Cologne is often sold out before the start, so one thing is certain: you will have to stand in line. We'll tell you how to be the smartest way to get around the long line.
Tip 1: Be there early for Gamescom
The most important tip to avoid having to queue up is to be there early.
- Try to be one of the first, if possible, and then go to the game that is most important to you.
- So that you don't have to stand in line for long, only one thing helps: You have to get to the game as quickly as possible. You can do this if you know in which hall the stand can be found and you know the trade fair plan well. You can download and print it out as a PDF from the Gamescom website.
Tip 2: Make a Gamescom plan
If you wander randomly from booth to booth at Gamescom, you will only do one thing: long lines. Therefore you should note the following:
- It is best to put together a plan for Gamescom on the homepage beforehand by using the exhibitor search.
- It is advisable to work through everything in order. However, if you want to see important scores, you should adjust the schedule if necessary.
Tip 3: split your scores
If you are on site for several days, you can usually visit more scores.
- For example, if you want to control several large games, you should ideally split them up.
- So take your highlight 1 on the first day, highlight 2 on the second and highlight 3 on the third day. This way you avoid long waiting times in one day.
- Our detailed article on preparing for Gamescom is also very helpful.
Tip 4: Give unknown games a chance
If you find that you actually have to put up with longer waiting times, then it is worth discovering new games.
- If you already find signs with long waiting times, it is better if you first look at other stands.
- It is best if you go on a discovery tour and also give lesser-known games a chance. In this way you can immerse yourself in new worlds and return to the game in time for the announced date.
Tip 5: Download the Gamescom app
It is also important that you download the Gamescom app for iOS and Android.
- With the app you can track many important things, such as where the exhibitors are or where you are at the Cologne exhibition center.
- This helps you especially if you get lost or have to overturn the plan because the desired scores are already too full.
Tip 6: Use special promotions from Gamescom exhibitors
And last but not least, special promotions from game publishers are helpful:
- For example, some developers offer so-called "Fast Passes", which you can use to sneak past the long line - similar to priority check-in at the airport.
- Such passports are usually available before and / or during Gamescom through competitions by publishers. So that you do not miss such actions, you should always check the current news about Gamescom carefully.
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