[Game Market 2026 Spring] Gakken to Sell New Board Games 'Shokuzai no Ooi Ryoriten' and 'Hiragana Poker' at Special Event Prices

## Gakken's Participation in 'Game Market 2026 Spring'

Gakken Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., will exhibit at 'Game Market 2026 Spring,' one of Japan's largest analog game events, held on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2026. The company will offer its new board games, 'Shokuzai no Ooi Ryoriten' and 'Hiragana Poker,' at special event prices.

Both titles feature easy-to-understand rules, making them accessible to everyone from children to adults, including board game beginners.

### Exhibition Details
- Event: Game Market 2026 Spring
- Dates: May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2026
- Time: 11:00-18:00 (until 17:00 on May 24)
- Venue: Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 1-4
- Booth: M24
- Pre-order: [Reservation Form](https://forms.gle/98shPjpeG1hbwZcZ8) (until May 21, 16:00)

### Featured New Releases

#### 1. 'Shokuzai no Ooi Ryoriten' (The Restaurant with Many Ingredients)
A cooperative party game where players must collect ingredient cards to complete dishes within a 60-second time limit. Designed by Takashi Hayashi.
- Event Special Price: 2,600 yen (Regular: 2,860 yen)
- Audience: Ages 8+, 2-8 players, 20-30 minutes

#### 2. 'Hiragana Poker'
A card game that involves combining hiragana cards to form words. The rules are simple, making creativity the key to success.
- Event Special Price: 1,400 yen (Regular: 1,540 yen)
- Audience: Ages 6+, 2-4 players, approx. 15 minutes