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Since its foundation in 2007, the UK Games Expo (UKGE) has expanded into the world's third-largest hobby games convention. This archive chronicles Geek Native's long-term coverage of the trade fair's evolution at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Rather than just a list of past events, these historical records document the shifting trends of the international tabletop industry - from the early playtesting of breakout roleplaying games to major product launches by global publishers.

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Uk Games Expo Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Uk Games Expo reporting (Archive Page 10).

Sir Ian Livingstone renews All Rolled Up’s Fighting Fantasy deal

May 31, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

British games store All Rolled Up has Fighting Fantasy merch at this weekend’s UK Games Expo after a down-to-the-wire renewal with gaming legend Sir Ian Livingstone.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: All Rolled Up, Fighting Fantasy, uk games expo

Pencil Sword Dice: Indie studio expands into terrain and launches Mysteries of Northwood

May 31, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Pencil Sword Dice are a small indie tabletop studio with a stand at UK Games Expo 25, and they have news.

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

UK Games Expo: Mini Geek Boutique and the “Dinos & Dice Bundle Box”

May 31, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I love how Mini Geek Boutique brings together ‘geek culture’ and screen-free fun for kids! It’s such a unique idea.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: shopping, uk games expo

What’s a Gelatinous Cute?

May 31, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Get ready for a dose of adorable! Gelatinous Cute is currently showcasing their unique range of handmade tabletop gaming accessories at the UK Games Expo.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dice, jewellery, uk games expo

Gallows Corner TTRPG: Change England by any means necessary

May 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Gallows Corner rulebook will be cloth-bound, around 250 pages and have four dozen options for character generation.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: gallows corner, three sails studios, uk games expo

UKGE: Shanarel promises a 5e world “you would want to live in”

May 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Vortex Verlag’s Ben Strack-Zimmermann is designing Shanarel and will use 5e rules.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: uk games expo, Vortex Verlag

Rebellion Unplugged debuts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age

May 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood 3 Comments

Rebellion, the British comic book, computer game and growing tabletop publishing empire, bought the world’s second oldest TTRPG, Tunnels & Trolls, two years ago.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: rebellion, rebellion unplugged, tunnels & trolls, uk games expo

UK Games Expo: It’s a HullaBailu (debut)

May 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Anna kindly agreed to a little chat before the expo with Geek Native, and we sat on the interview for a few days. So, finally, here it is!

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: conventions, fashion, shopping, uk games expo

Beyond Cataclysm: Skies of Belief TTRPG announced

May 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Skies of Belief is about exploring other cultures, lands, and traditions, and does so through various modes of play. There’s even a solo mode.

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

Pandora Celeste: Pirates & Salvage expansion coming to the sci-fi monster board game

May 29, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Guntower Games are currently at UKGE and stand 2-372, where they have their Gamefound-funded Pandora Celeste for purchase.

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

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