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UK Games Expo

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.

This collection serves as a definitive timeline of the community milestones, game demonstrations, and industry shifts that have shaped the UK's premier gaming hub.

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Uk Games Expo Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Uk Games Expo reporting (Archive Page 12).

Forks 2nd Edition to make convention debut at UK Games Expo

May 19, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Forks 2nd Edition accommodates up to six players with an estimated playtime of 15 minutes.

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

UK Games Expo preview: Black Metro

May 16, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Developed by Emesh De Zoysa over two years, starting in the summer of 2020 amidst pandemic lockdowns, Black Metro received overwhelmingly positive feedback at its 2022 UK Games Expo showcase.

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

Serenissima Obscura reveals minis & lore with more to come at UK Games Expo

May 14, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Set in a fantastical 1507 Venice, Serenissima Obscura is designed to be largely system-agnostic, offering stats for 5e and its own universal shorthand system, with additional compatibility for Ars Magica.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Melina Sedo, miniatures, serenissima obscura, uk games expo, Vortex Verlag

Rowan, Rook and Decard won’t attend GenCon 2025 as the US is not safe

May 6, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

We’re not bringing any staff from the UK to GenCon 2025. Crossing the border into the US simply isn’t safe for us at the moment, and it doesn’t appear to be getting safer. 

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: conventions, gen con, rowan rook and decard, uk games expo

The Arkham Armoury to showcase EVA foam dungeon tiles at UK Games Expo 2025

April 30, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Arkham Armoury has announced the launch of its Mythical Realms Dungeon Tiles, crafted from high-density EVA foam, designed to offer a durable and quiet alternative to traditional plastic or resin terrain.

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

Wayland Games partners with Army Painter for UK Games Expo 2025

April 28, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

For 2025, Europe’s giant retailer has partnered with The Army Painter, which means guests can sit at the “Paint & Take” table.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: conventions, uk games expo, Wayland Games

Deep Regrets: An opening night review of the fishy board game

April 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native got a sneak peek at Deep Regrets at Tabletop Scotland, and then both Bronwen and I rocked up at Argonaut Books here in Edinburgh, Scotland to play the game on its opening night.

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

Serenissima Obscura: Ready for UK Games Expo with an interview with Vortex Verlag

April 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

As with The Straight Way Lost, Vortex Verlag’s 5e fantasy Renaissance Italy, Serenissima Obscura brings the mysterious city of Venice to life for tabletop RPG campaigns.

Filed Under: Interviews, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, Melina Sedo, serenissima obscura, The Straight Way Lost, uk games expo, Vortex Verlag

UK Games Expo interview: AJM_Nerdcore on first visits and Warhammer

April 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

To my delight, Alex agreed to a Q&A with Geek Native, as we are both ready to rock up at the UK Games Expo in a month or so!

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Henry Cavill, lord of the rings, pandemic, uk games expo

UK Games Expo: Parable Games will run a multi-table

March 20, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The horror TTRPG Shiver, a gold best seller at DriveThruRPG, will get a multi-table epic game at this year’s UK Games Expo.

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

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