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UK Games Expo

UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the United Kingdom's largest annual hobby games convention and trade fair, established in 2007 and traditionally held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Hilton Birmingham Metropole in Birmingham. It has grown to become the world's third-largest event of its kind, showcasing a diverse range of tabletop games including board games, role-playing games, card games, miniature wargames, and family games. Organised by UK Games Expo Ltd., it serves as a major hub for the UK and international gaming community.

The event features extensive trade halls with hundreds of exhibitors, offering game demonstrations, new product releases, and playtesting opportunities for upcoming titles.

A special thanks to Vortex Verlag for sponsoring Geek Native’s coverage of UK Games Expo. You can meet them at stand 3A-758 and find out about the exciting new Serenissima Obscura crowdfunding campaign.

After court mediation and a partner’s exit, what’s next for G.R.I.M. Inc’s Terror Toad?

July 18, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Adding to the recent upheaval, co-founder Mark has quit the business.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: uk games expo

What the UK Games Expo might tell us about the future of Frosthaven

June 6, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Cephalofair Games had a stand at UK Games Expo; of course, they did. UKGE is one of Europe’s largest expos, and Cephalofair is one of the world’s most successful and renowned tabletop game companies.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: cephalofair games, gloomhaven, uk games expo

Uknite the Realm: “Deth Metvl” after “Escape the Domain of the Night Hag”

June 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Previous TTRPGs from Uknite the Realm include Samurai Goths of the Apocalypse and the horror Shh!!, in which bad things happen if the players speak louder than a stage whisper.

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Pay versus Play: Women in TTRPGs

June 2, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The panel’s guests consisted of Dr Rachel of Science and Sorcery, Chelsea, the co-owner of publisher The Wanderer’s Tome, Aida from Euphoria and Jess Jewel of the production company 12 Sided Studio.

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Wrastlevania: The craziest game 9th Level have ever made

June 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Ultra Dracula is immune to all weapons, and the only way to defeat the monster is to pin him three times.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: 9th level games, backerkit, Castlevania, chris o'neill, Metroid, uk games expo

UK Games Expo Awards: Monte Cook Games and Free League Publishing win Best Roleplaying in new format

June 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The UK Games Expo was the biggest yet, with 42,000 people attending the multi-hall event in the NEC. There were also changes to the UK Games Expo Awards this year.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: awards, doomsong, Free League Publishing, mantic games, Monte Cook Games, The One Ring, uk games expo

Anarchy 54 debuts “House of Cards” at UK Games Expo

June 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This weekend at UK Games Expo, Pocket Fox Games and Anarchy 54 shared Stand 4-702. That address, by the way, Hall 4 and stand 702, speaks to the sheer size of the Expo!

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Can you survive the Martian invasion of Victorian England: The War of the Worlds – One More Day

June 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” is a seminal science fiction novel that chronicles a terrifying Martian invasion of Victorian England.

Filed Under: Interviews, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: card games, solo, uk games expo

Bez Shahriari, Bez of Stuff by Bez, quits

June 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Bez, who has a Wikipedia entry for her contribution to the hobby, made the announcement on a public UK Games Expo Messenger Chat Room with over a thousand members.

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Blue Fox brings the Bluff Pastry

May 31, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The game is about chefs competing at a royal wedding. Yes, you could focus on ensuring your pies meet all the guests’ demands. However, you could also sabotage your rival to make sure that their pie disappoints.

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