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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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Uk Games Expo Articles

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Free to Download: Don’t Play This Game says Parable at UK Games Expo

June 1, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

There are some reasons why you might not play, but they also include reasons why you might be tempted anyway.

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

Free League launches an official Alien RPG Master tournament at UK Games Expo

May 18, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The first round of the inaugural Alien RPG masters will happen on Saturday and start with six tables of players making their way through the same scenario.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: alien rpg, convention, Free League Publishing, uk games expo

UKGE 2022 Awards: The best RPGs and board games of the year

June 13, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

The UK’s largest and one of the most significant gaming conventions in Europe is over, and the UK Games Expo is done for another year. The busy event has many attractions, one of which is the influential UK Games Expo Awards. The UKGE 2022 Awards has two categories, Judges and People, which means two winners […]

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Parable Games announce changes and blood-soaked steps

May 18, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Parable Games have found success with their horror RPG Shiver and today emailed fans with news of big steps and changes.

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

RollVsEvil charity launches today as tabletop RPG publishers combine efforts

March 23, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Tabletop RPG publishers and board game companies have founded a charity to raise money and support efforts to tackle real-world evil.

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Routinely Itemised: RPGs #112

August 6, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Routinely Itemised is an RPG news summary, and there’s lots of big news with Avatar Legends breaking records and WizKids, backed by D&D, taking on Games Workshop.

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UK Games Expo 2021 Awards winners

August 2, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

The UK Games Expo is one of the first significant gaming conventions to push on ahead into the opening wake of the lockdown. As a result, the prestigious UK Games Expo Awards has winners for 2021.

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Experience UK Games Expo’s shopping bonanza from afar with #SelfPromoTradeHall

July 29, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A new tabletop roleplaying magazine Never Mind The Dice Rolls has proposed and will use the hashtag #SelfPromoTradeHall to help gamers discover geeky retailers.

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Loke BatteMats announce three new product lines in time for UK Games Expo

July 24, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

You’ll be able to check out some new products if you make UKGE in person, and you’ll find Loke BattleMats at stand 332 in Hall 2.

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Big Punch Studios looks to expand tasty Sandwich Masters with bread and UK Games Expo visitors

July 24, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

An UK Games Expo favourite, nominated for Best Strategy Game at the 2016 event, Sandwich Masters will be on display with games with the creators also available.

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

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