Log In. Bit of Dungeon Lords here at Chez Denning this New Year's Eve. The UK Games Expo is not just for gaming enthusiasts. The first UK Games Expo was held at the Clarendon Suites in Birmingham in 2007. In 2019 the show had 400+ booths manned by 435 exhibitors and co-exhibitors including publishers, retailers, independent designers and artists. In 2020, Virtually Expo was Sponosored by Catan, Asmodee Coiledspring Games and Pegasus Spiele as Major Sponosrs. 3.Manufacturers and publishers may suggest which category, other than the Special Achievement Award, in which to enter their products, however the Expo judges will make the final decision. American-style games often have longer playtimes and have mechanics designed to suit the theme. Pay what you think it was worth. MSO @ The UK Games Expo. Retail Company. UK Games Expo won't let you miss out on the desire to use the existing promotional code to achieve the lowest cost. In 2019 the show had 400+ booths manned by 435 exhibitors and co-exhibitors including publishers, retailers, inde… ), Best Party Game (A game which is usually light and easy to play, with simple rules and designed for larger groups or a party. At this year’s UK Games Expo, Ominoes, ‘the dice game for everyone’, was named Best Abstract Game 2017. Board Game Extras. (Games with a target age of 12+ and specifically not for young children. 2. (Game with a target ages of 12+ and specifically not for young children.) Seeing as we know a thing or two about tabletop gaming and loved attending the UK Games Expo last year, we’ve returned in force for 2019, sharing our latest reveals with fans new and old. UK Games Expo 2018 - here's what I played, how about you? 4. On our recent visit to the UK Games Expo, Spidermind Games did pass on to us a physical copy of the Core Book. UK Games Expo 2019 – This is Scotland! Visiting the Expo In March we announced that due to the Corona Pandemic we were postponing until August 2020. SKU. Chris Barrie and Monte Cook were among the spcial guests of the show It was attended by 6000 unique individuals and has attendance of 10,000. UK Games Expo plan a June 2021 Expo December 1, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment Ads: Links may earn us money The nations of the United Kingdom are still in various states of lockdown, travel between tiers is restricted (and a criminal offence in some cases), but UK Games Expo is hoping that these will be lifted for June 2021. There is no way that I can list all the over 400 exhibitors and their games, or mention all the events, seminars and other things that are going on at this amazing exhibition. The Expo Awards were developed and introduced at UK Games Expo in 2007 to recognise the achievement of manufacturers and publishers in a variety of game genres. In March we announced that due to the Corona Pandemic we were postponing until August 2020. It is well laid out, with clear tables and beautiful artwork throughout. See more of UK Games Expo on Facebook. ), Best Abstract Game (An abstract game is a game that minimizes luck and does not rely on a theme. Global publisher 505 Games is providing PAX Online and EGX attendees with first access to exclusive news, gameplay reveals and content drops, focusing on the cyberpunk parkour action game Ghostrunner, releasing in 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, developed by 3D Realms, One More Level and Slipgate Ironworks. UK Games Expo boasts the largest Role-playing Games schedule in the UK with hundreds of games sessions in dozens of games systems over the three days. UK Games Expo have cancelled their August event, which was moved from the original date in May due to concerns from the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect at our stand: Demo games! The UK Games Expo Awards are a series of awards announced usually on the last day of the UK Games Expo, which are voted on by attendees of the convention as well as a panel of judges. There’s always one game at UK Games Expo that has a massive buzz about it and everyone seems to have a copy. Richard Denning: I’ve always been interested in games of all sorts, and I was aware that there … UK Games Expo is the premier event in the UK where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented. ), Best New Boardgame (Strategic) These are games which involve tactical and strategic game play, involve direct player interaction, often involve elements of competition, conflict and sometimes military themes. UK Games Expo boasts the largest Role-playing Games schedule in the UK with hundreds of games sessions in dozens of games systems over the three days. Attendance figures released by the organizers are published each year in their exhibitor pack. In March we announced that due to the Corona Pandemic we were postponing until August 2020.Since making that announcement we have been monitoring the situation with regard to the current Covid-19 virus pandemic.