Geek Native reports from UKGE 2026 on how Critical Kit turned a modest bonus into the cult hit solo RPG All Night Breakfast, alongside the amnesiac DedBoi.
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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Fights And Fancy reveals new card-based god game The Watcher’s Draw at UK Games Expo
Fights And Fancy reveals a new prototype at UKGE. Read our exclusive first look at the divine mechanics of card-driven indie game The Watcher’s Draw.
Steel & Scale resurfaces at UK Games Expo with a chunky hardback quick start
Despite a silent Kickstarter and dormant social media, the industrial fantasy RPG Steel & Scale has resurfaced with a premium hardback Quick Start rulebook.
The Curse of Cthulhu book 2 lands at UK Games Expo as Tomb of the Spider-God Kickstarter soars
Reporting live from the UK Games Expo floor, Geek Native discovers Blue Fox Tabletop has brought physical copies of The Curse of Cthulhu – Book 2: The Flames That Consume Us fresh to Stand 2-301 while their new Kickstarter project continues to soar.
First look at the Ship Manual Hornet F12b exclusive from DR Games at UKGE
DR Games brings a fresh physical exclusive to UKGE with their new Intergalactic Space Trader manual alongside updates on the sci-fi system 2D6 Void.
CobblePath Games surprise launches official Locus playing cards at UKGE
Geek Native exclusively reveals the official bespoke playing cards for the Locus horror RPG, currently selling out at UK Games Expo 2026.
Skyjo heads to UK high streets this August after VR Distribution secures major deal
VR Distribution confirms a major UK retail deal for European bestseller Skyjo at UKGE 2026, alongside an exclusive look at CMYK’s highly sought-after Magical Athlete.
Totem – Tales from the Dark brings mega game mechanics to horror roleplaying
Geek Native exclusive: Officina Meningi reveals Totem – Tales from the Dark brings multi-table mega game mechanics to horror roleplaying at UK Games Expo.
Why indie card game Fluffypede had to change its name to avoid horror movie comparisons
ShyFinn Games reveals the cutthroat tactical card game hiding behind the kawaii exterior of Fluffypede live at UKGE, alongside an exclusive look at their popcorn survival game Pop Away.
UKGE first look: No Short Rests! brings exclusive playtest editions of One Room One Shots to the show floor
Discover how No Short Rests! is bypassing the multi-year wait for their £25,000 Kickstarter by offering exclusive playtest editions at the UK Games Expo.
