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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 14).

Nightfall Games to develop 5e setting with Anne Stokes’ Lillithea

May 31, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood 3 Comments

The Lillithea Quickstart print edition and some impressive collectable coins debuted at the UK Games Expo 2024.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, Nightfall Games, uk games expo

Darrington Press brings “For the Queen” and exclusive queen cards to UKGE

May 31, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Critical Role is in the UK through its publishing arm, Darrington Press, which has a booth at the UK Games Expo. I don’t think anyone famous is here, though.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: card games, critical role, darrington press, uk games expo

UKGE game preview: Take the Throne

May 31, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

“Take the Throne” promises a thrilling experience where players must outsmart their opponents and secure the throne to earn valuable victory points.

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

Calling All Gamers: Participate in ‘To Boldly Game’… at the National Space Centre!

December 13, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix 2 Comments

In some exciting and unexpected news, The National Space Centre in Leicester is teaming up with the UK Games Expo to bring us a board gaming event unlike anything we’ve ever seen! The event is called To Boldly Game and will be an entire weekend ‘celebrating the best of table-top gaming’ – as well as […]

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

The UK Games Expo Awards 2023 award winners

June 16, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Be Like A Crow and Critical Foundation take the Best Role Playing Game top prizes at the UKGE Awards and there are plenty of other others.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: be like a crow, critical kit, uk games expo

Routinely Itemised: RPGs #208

June 9, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

It’s Geek Native’s news round-up with news from UK Games Expo and news about the huge tabletop convention, about Battlefield Press in a battle, and various definitely not cancelled yet not, well, here RPGs.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Battlefield Press, essence20, power rangers, R. Talsorian Games, Renegade Game Studios, routinely itemised, the witcher, uk games expo

The UK’s largest tabletop conventions apologise after refusing queer-themed RPGs

June 9, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

If you doubt gamers are a healthy mix of genders, diversity and orientations, I’m confident UK Games Expo 2023 would have resolved any uncertainty for you. I saw various people in dresses, kilts, battle armour and trousers, couples, groups and friends.

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

UK Games Expo: Free Breaking Infinity RPG

June 3, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A scientific researcher named Liam, who has become unstuck in time, travels to the ancient past and distant future.

Filed Under: Movies, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: free to download, uk games expo

UK Games Expo: A first look inside Vynestra and free previews

June 3, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Inspired by Classical civilizations and running with D&D’s 5e, The World of Vynestra is heading to Kickstarter.

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

Imperium Maledictum news: Here is what lies after the Inquisition for Cubicle 7’s Warhammer 40K RPG

June 2, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The spiritual successor to Warhammer 40K’s Dark Heresy is Cubicle 7’s Imperium Maldedictum. The core rules are out, available for a quick purchase at DriveThruRPG, and there is more on the way.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Cubicle 7 Entertainment, imperium maledictum, uk games expo, warhammer 40k

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