UK Games Expo 2017 Live Blog – Friday
Welcome to our UK Games Expo Live Blog from Birmingham in the UK! We're going to be delving into all the goings on here at the event across the NEC and Hilton Metropole across the weekend.
Join us for all manner of board, card, and miniature gaming fun as well as a visit to some of the seminars and more. There's even a Viking Village being set up around the lake!
What's On & Helpful Links
To give you a rundown of what's happening at the event we have some helpful links for you...
- Beginner's Guide
- Venue Information
- UK Games Expo Show Guide
- Venue Map
- Event Tickets
- Viking Village Details
We hope to meet up with you all at the event to so if you see us around make sure to come on over and say hi.
Prize Pool - Comment To Win!
- Doctor Who: Exterminate & Test Of Honor – Warlord Games
- Two One Player Starter Sets Of Your Choice – Hawk Wargames
- Event Goody Bag – GeeknSon
- RumbleSlam Base Game, Two Addition Teams, Event Exclusive – TTCombat
- Heroes Of Normandie Pointe Du Hoc & Kharnage Devil Pig Army – Devil Pig Games
- Sea Wolf Frigate Kit – DarkOps
- H.P. Lovecraft For Beginners – Chaosium
- Lost Expedition – Osprey Games
- 3x Bushido Buildings, Trees & A Pack Of Carts, + Building Moss – 4Ground
- Two Starter Sets, A Rulebook + 4Ground Terrain - GCT Studios
- A Satchel With Print Of Their Choice - Cosy Dice
- Lee & Clementine Expansion Pack - Mantic Games
- Event Exclusive Miniatures - Code Orange Games
- Food Truck - Devir Games
- Dungeon Core Set - Battle Systems
- Nine Realms - Medusa Games
- Ice Cool - Brain Games
- 7TV 1976 Annual - Crooked Dice
- Guild Ball Kick Off! Set + One Team Of Your Choice - Steamforged Games
- Cthulhu Dice Set - QWorkshop
- Imps - Triple Ace Games
- 4x4 Beach Mat - Deep Cut Studio
- Guards Of Atlantis - Wolff Designa
- SLA Industries RPG & Event Exclusive Miniature - Daruma
- AvP Second Edition & Event Miniature - Prodos Games
Make sure to also comment on the various posts throughout the Live Blog to be in with the chance of winning some great prizes.
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Blogging At This Event:
Welcome To The UK Games Expo
We're here at the UK Games Expo and we've got some awesome games and more to delve into as we find out what's happening at this amazing event here in Birmingham at the NEC.
We can't wait to get talking with you all and finding out more about the games that are offer.
The Show Floor Is Already Packed
We took a few snaps of people already getting stuck into their gaming and perusing the different stores in search of the new game to add to their collection.
The atmosphere is really friendly and it genuinely feels like the right place to be this weekend as a board gaming fan.
Checking Out Modern Horrors - A Quirky Card Game!
We talked with Nick about his comedy card game, Modern Horrors, which takes some of the troupes that you will be used to and delves into them on the tabletop in this mash up of Cards Against Humanity and Top Trumps.
If you like the sound of this you're not going to miss him when he's around in that golden jacket!
Getting Into The Gaming
One of the big things about the UK Games Expo to consider is that they have so many ways for you to interact and play the games that are on offer.
So many of the vendors have plenty of demos to try out and there are also large areas where you can play the games you've bought, try out new ones with new people and just enjoy yourself.
Talking Mars Rover & Mythos Tales With Spiral Galaxy Games
We get to chat with Spiral Galaxy Games about what they've got here today at the event.
One of the big games they have to show off is the prototype for Mars Rover but they are also delving into some Cthulhu mysteries with Mythos Tales.
We reckon you should come on over and check these folks out. Maybe you could take a closer look if flowers are your thing too!
Check Out The Retro Styles Of Escape The Dark Castle
Come and check out this retro look at Escape The Dark Castle which harks back to your days in Fighting Fantasy and HeroQuest in a cooperative adventure where you may not escape alive!
Check out the Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1998318065/escape-the-dark-castle
Ian Livingstone At UK Games Expo 2017
We got a chat with the legendary Ian Livingstone as the weekend comes to life here at the UK Games Expo and chatted with him about his plans for the event and what he's looking forward to.
As a massive board gamer he has plenty to dive into and he'll also be signing Fighting Fantasy books AND talking about his time in the industry.
Bringing The Community Together With Raku Games
Raku Games, as well as actually working to bring a board game to the tabletop, are really focused on making sure that more of us get stuck into actually working on and indeed playtesting games.
The sense of community is something that is prevalent throughout what we do as gamers and so a company like Raku are great for the kind of focus we need.
Tails From Equestria Role-Playing From River Horse
If you're into your My Little Pony, or you have younger role-players and gamers around you then you might want to check out Tails From Equestria from River Horse.
This RPG now has its core book plus new expansion content and stories for you to delve into.
Have you given this a go?
Build Up A 2D Dungeon With Harps Corp
If you're starting out as a DM or GM then you might not want to have to try and work out where to buy your miniatures. Well, Harps Corp are showing off some plastic and wooden components to help out.
As well as the miniatures you see here, including Dragonborn and Tieflings, they are also designing tables, screens and more.
Will You Make A Good Temp Worker Assassins
Showing off some great artwork and some neat mechanics this could make for an awesome time on the tabletop.
Find out more from the designer and the artist behind the Temp Worker Assassin game which is here at UK Games Expo.
"What Swag Have You Picked Up Today?"
5 CommentsSpooking Guests In Ghostel
If you're interested in a great game with an awesome theme then make sure to check out Ghostel where you play ghosts working together to scare fellows out of the rooms of a haunted hotel.
There are some special guests, plenty of quirky tactics and more to look forward to.
Watch Out For More DUST 1947 This Weekend
If you're a fan of the Weird World War side of things then you'll want to check out what the folks behind DUST 1947 are showing off this weekend.
As well as plenty of the current range they might be showing off a few of the new models coming your way too.
Gw seminar os interesting… Multiple overwatch sounds cool
The 40k generals handbook will be called chapter approved
Space marines get a new tank a hover tank called a repulsor I call it the flyno
I thought hover tanks were xenos exclusive tech and there for illegal for Imperial forces ? 😉
Looking forward to watching all the live blogs over the weekend
I had to cancel my tickets…. Sometimes buying a house sucks… 😛
I am defo going next year though. It looks so good. 🙂
Really wanted to ask about Squats in the GW q&a but couldn’t bring myself to do so
Should have done it dude lol
damn it … we need to know this.
Poor squats are ignored by everyone.
(they also would have been a much better faction than those new space marines … )
Don’t arrive until tomorrow but very much looking forward to it.
I’m defiantly going to have to get my butt there next year. Ill just have to convince the wife that it is a good idea, but will probably need to sell one of the twins and replace them with board games……
I don’t see a problem with that.
Purple cow, purple cow
Dude, I would totally play games for free cake.
Well, that’s my weekend sorted.
It is good to see the UK getting in some multi-day conventions for gaming. Multi-day cons are a staple here in the States, but it seems like the UK has more single day events. However, we don’t have the proliferation of gaming clubs, so cons are sometimes the only place we can get in some less common games.
dam might have come by tomorrow my wallet only just recovered form warhammer fest lol
I wish I could go. Fortunately these videos are the next best thing!
In pub and found table for when the troops turn up.
Where abouts
Good afternoon BOW
Don’t kiss Justin… He tastes funny!!! (And moans that you didn’t buy him a drink first!). No pleasing some people!!!
I wish I could come over to the pub but I better get some good sleep before the SW Destiny tournament tomorrow.
LICK THE HEAD!
Does that sound wrong? It sounds wrong, doesn’t it?
To Dignity Warzan and all the crew, meet was great , had a blast, Dignity has a game on my must get list, In theory are in time for last train, and what do you know there looks like theres a later one. Hope you all enjoyed the rest of your night
You’re a good sport Justin now just hope the guy doesn’t have cold sore (herpes)
Oh, it’s killing me! I’m over here, staying in London, and don’t have the free time to come up and check it out.
Y’all are making me wish it was GenCon weekend.
Been a great event so far
Looks great so far. Will be following this over the weekend.
I think we will enjoy 8th after all
Wish I could go, but hosting our own convention this weekend. Hope to catch the latest news here instead.