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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 5).

Totem – Tales from the Dark brings mega game mechanics to horror roleplaying

May 30, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native exclusive: Officina Meningi reveals Totem – Tales from the Dark brings multi-table mega game mechanics to horror roleplaying at UK Games Expo.

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

Why indie card game Fluffypede had to change its name to avoid horror movie comparisons

May 30, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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.

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

UKGE first look: No Short Rests! brings exclusive playtest editions of One Room One Shots to the show floor

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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.

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

Tabletop getaways expand as The Moonshine Adventure Company brings Daggerheart and live cutscenes to historic venues

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Premium tabletop getaway organiser reveals expansion into Daggerheart and live LARP cutscenes at historic UK venues.

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

From the Depths Below: New Forbidden Psalm pirate skirmish game and mystery RPGs steal the show

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover a new Zoroastrian solarpunk roleplaying game and the Pirate Borg compatible skirmish game, From the Depths Below, straight from the UK Games Expo show floor.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Limithron, pirate borg, pirates, skirmish game, uk games expo

Exclusive: Three Sails Studios reveals City of Espers and unannounced second project at UK Games Expo

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native exclusively uncovers Three Sails Studios’ ambitious expansion plans at UKGE 2026, featuring a first look at City of Espers and a hidden second RPG in development.

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

FanCrafted bypasses Kickstarter to launch Three Kobolds in a Trench Coat at UKGE

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native reports live from UK Games Expo on Three Kobolds in a Trench Coat. Learn why FanCraftedLtd self-funded this neurodiverse friendly bluffing game.

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

Montford Tales debuts the retail edition of Asher’s Ridge at UK Games Expo

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Live from UKGE 2026, Montford Tales debuts the retail edition of Asher’s Ridge. Discover how this Twin Peaks inspired roleplaying game brings paranormal drama to the tabletop.

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

First look at Spacedogs, a cooperative narrative space-crawler uncovered at UK Games Expo

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Discover Spacedogs, an upcoming sci-fi deck-builder board game revealed at UKGE. Read our exclusive preview of this anthropomorphic cooperative adventure.

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

Why the Bright Deco space battles of The Rocketeers Guide To Rocketships are a 3D printing temptation

May 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover The Rocketeers Guide To Rocketships at UK Games Expo. Get the free Bright Deco 1950s rules and find out how to secure exclusive print scenarios.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: 3d printing, Flash Gordon, skirmish game, uk games expo

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