The third book in Jennifer Masters’ educational introduction to RPGs series, The Adventurer’s Apprentice, launched at the UK Games Expo 2025.
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.
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Epigram Games, Hypersteel Nightmare publisher, launch new mini range for UKGE
Hypersteel Nightmare is a tank skirmish game from Epigram. In the style of Frostgrave and Stargrave, you provide the minis, and they provide the rules. However, in Hypersteel Nightmare, the minis in play are tanks, mechs and other mobile armoured units.
FiveEvil is out (escaped?) – A subversion of 5e for horror
Handiwork Games is the publisher behind a|state, the two-player BEOWULF Age of Heroes and sometimes surreal Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland. Now they can add the horror TTRPG Fiveevil to the list.
Para Bellum release the Weaver Courts, the 10th faction for Conquest
Para Bellum told fans in advance, with the news of the Tommy gun-wielding fish Peaky Flounder, that they would be making an announcement on Saturday at the UK Games Expo.
UKGE: Horrified Dungeons & Dragons with d20 and iconic monsters
Ravensburger has put the minis for the four iconic D&D monsters that will appear in forthcoming Horrified Dungeons & Dragons on display at the UK Games Expo.
Sir Ian Livingstone renews All Rolled Up’s Fighting Fantasy deal
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.
Pencil Sword Dice: Indie studio expands into terrain and launches Mysteries of Northwood
Pencil Sword Dice are a small indie tabletop studio with a stand at UK Games Expo 25, and they have news.
UK Games Expo: Mini Geek Boutique and the “Dinos & Dice Bundle Box”
I love how Mini Geek Boutique brings together ‘geek culture’ and screen-free fun for kids! It’s such a unique idea.
What’s a Gelatinous Cute?
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.
Gallows Corner TTRPG: Change England by any means necessary
The Gallows Corner rulebook will be cloth-bound, around 250 pages and have four dozen options for character generation.
