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UK Games Expo 2025: Live Blog

UK Games Expo 2025: Live Blog

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Come and join us for a weekend of awesome fun here at the UK Games Expo 2025 in Birmingham, UK!

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Live Blog!

We are running a Live Blog over the three days, where you'll be able to watch all of the interviews that we do with the folks here at the event. Make sure to follow along as there will often be chances for you to comment on specific videos on the Live Blog in order to win prizes.

Also Watch The OnTableTop Livestream

Over the three days of the UK Games Expo, the OnTableTop team are going to be running a livestream showcasing the best of the UK Games Expo and having some fun too.

Tune in over the three days and you can check out the Livestream here, on TwitchYouTube or Facebook and follow along with all the fun and games from this year's event in Birmingham, UK.

Livestream Times

When to watch...

  • Friday - 11am - 4pm
  • Saturday - 11am - 4pm
  • Sunday - 11am - 4pm

We are going to be at the OnTableTop Main Stage in Hall 2 if you want to come and watch us in person and join in some fun and games.

Livestream Schedule

Here's what to watch out...

Friday

  • 11:30 - Wayland Games/Warcradle Studios
  • 12:00 - Hachette Board Games
  • 12:30 - Czech Games Edition
  • 13:00 - Allplay
  • 13:30 - £1000 Giveaway
  • 14:00 - Free League Publishing
  • 14:30 - Flesh & Blood TCG - The History Of The Game
  • 15:10 - Osprey Games
  • 15:40 - Darrington Press

Saturday

  • 11:10 - Czech Games Edition
  • 11:50 - Alley Cat Games
  • 12:30 - Corvus Belli - Infinity & Warcrow
  • 13:00 - Monte Cook Games
  • 13:30 - £1000 Giveaway
  • 14:00 - Cubicle 7
  • 14:40 - Flesh & Blood TCG - Learning The Game
  • 15:10 - Czech Games Edition - Live Game Of Mega Codenames!

Sunday

  • 11:00 - Archon Studio
  • 11:30 - Cubicle 7
  • 12:10 - Leder Games
  • 12:40 - Rebellion Unplugged
  • 13:30 - £1000 Giveaway
  • 14:00 - UK Games Expo Painting Competition Awards
  • 15:00 - UK Games Expo Awards

Make sure to tune in and watch the Livestream!

Come Along To The UK Games Expo!

Here is some of the information that you'll want to look out for this weekend.

Make sure to tell us what you're looking forward to this weekend!

UK Games Expo Opening Times

Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday - 9:00am - 4:00pm

You will be able to join us across all three days as we delve into all sorts of awesome goodness from across the gaming spectrum. Tickets are available at the door, so if you're inspired to come along, make sure to come along!

Blogging At This Event:

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Start Your Engines Joyride By Rebellion Unplugged Is Here At UK Games Expo | Stand 3A-502

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Rebellion unplugged have brought joyride for the first time to UKGE and they are offering some amazing deals only at UKGE! Another game they have brought is a new version of a very old TTRPG called Tunnels & Trolls. They are showing off and doing demos of the game for the first time ever here at UKGE 2025. Rebellion are also bringing out new expansions for Sniper Elite the board game.

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Have A Look At These Awesome Roleplaying Games From Mousehole Press | Stand 4-B17

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Build your own conspiracy board to tell your story as villains with your friends by your side in The Slow Knife. If you’re looking for a RPG that’s a little more cute then look no further than koriko in which you play a teenage witch writing about her life away from home. Wanting to catch some bounties and shoot some alien lifeforms instead? Then why not give notorious a go and get out into the galaxy to collect some heads! Lastly we have a look at Revolt! Gain support by travelling through the kingdom in order to take down the corrupt monarchy.

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Justin takes a stab at World Domination (the game that is) | Stand 3A-B43

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With eye catching artwork reminiscent of 90’s cartoons Justin had to find out more about this 2-4 player game with the aim for complete for the most resources and take over the World.

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Start Your Engines Joyride By Rebellion Unplugged Is Here At UK Games Expo | Stand 3A-502

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Rebellion unplugged have brought joyride for the first time to UKGE and they are offering some amazing deals only at UKGE! Another game they have brought is a new version of a very old TTRPG called Tunnels & Trolls. They are showing off and doing demos of the game for the first time ever here at UKGE 2025. Rebellion are also bringing out new expansions for Sniper Elite the board game.

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Grumpy Gorilla takes us on a tour of Rosebyrne Manor | Stand 3-244

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Gerry chats with Grumpy Gorilla Publications about Rosebyrne Manor, a narrative driven dungeon delving boardgame. At their stand they also have a nice looking table top representation of the manor for you to enjoy.

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Vehicle

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Vehicle
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One Page Rules continue to forge new frontiers, one page at a time | Stand 3-244

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One Page Rules have a number of demo tables set up at the Expo this weekend to show off the ease and accessibility of their rules. Not only that they have a pre-production copy of their Broken Truth Grimdark Future two player battle box on display.

Hunt Your Bounties In Star Wars The Mandalorian Adventures By Unexpected Games | Stand 3A-202

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In Star Wars The Mandalorian Adventure you and your friends will take control of characters and be part of the same time frame as The Mandalorian TV series. Star Wars The Mandalorian Adventures is a cooperative adventure game based on the Mandalorian TV series. Star Wars The Mandalorian Adventures stands out from other adventure games due to it having some interesting mechanics to fit in with the Star Wars universe

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Checking out the new edition of Dystopian Wars at Wayland Games | Stand 2-502

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We stop in with the folks at Wayland Games to check out the demo tables for Armoured Clash and the new edition of Dystopian Wars from Warcradle Studio. Not only that we look at the Gundam build and take table, discuss how the company decides what ranges to bring to UK Games Expo and chat with Tobias of Kraken Wargames.

Only The Strong Will Survive In Lander After The Crash By Intrepid Games

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Play as a crew of lost and abandoned corporate astronauts who have crash landed on a planet outside of our solar system. Build a good community and survive together or stab your fellow stranded astronauts in the back, only the strongest survive!

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Board Games

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Board Games

Fight Epic Lightsabre Duels In Star Wars Shatterpoint By Atomic Mass Games | Stand 3A-202

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Ben is back talking about Star Wars again and this time it’s Star Wars Shatterpoint by atomic Mass Games. Atomic Mass Games have brought a few tables for people to have a look at the wonderful miniatures and to try out Star Wars Shatterpoint for themselves

Test Your Families Reflexes With Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza By Blue Orange games | Stand 2-672

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Ben talks with Dave about Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza an amazing family game that’ll test you, your friends and families reflexes!

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Single Miniature

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Sir Coates Painting Masters - Single Miniature
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Neon Reigns supreme at Chip Theory Games | Stand 3-1014

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Justin takes a look at Chip Theory Games range of titles including Neon Knight Games’ debut Neon Reign and Too Many Bones.

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AMMO shows off their Ionic Smart Colors | Stand 3-446

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Gerry chats about Ammo’s Ionic Smart Colors as well as taking a look at items from the range aiming to make painting that bit more easier and accessible for us all.

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The Sir Coates Painting Masters makes it's debut!

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The Sir Coates Painting Masters makes it's debut!

This year UK Games Expo have partnered up with the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy to launch the Sir Coates Painting Masters where ticket holders can submit their work in one one the following categories:

  • Single Miniature
  • Squad/Unit
  • Vehicle
  • Monster
  • Squires (For painters 15 years of age and under)
  • Board Games

Each category has a gold, silver and bronze prize up for grabs and from the gold winners the best in show will be selected.

The Sir Coates Painting Masters makes it's debut!

We’ll be showcasing each category during the live blog starting with the junior category, Squires, below:

Dive Into The New Edition Of Star Wars Legion By Atomic Mass Games | Stand 3A-202

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Star Wars Legion is having a resurgence in the wargaming community and Atomic Mass games have new rules and some new kits coming soon for the game. They’ve brought a bunch of Star Wars Legion stuff with them for people to have a look at

Cooperative Chaos In This Fantasy Coop Dungeon Crawler Sword & Sorcery By Ares Games | Stand 3A-402

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We have a chat with the guys over at Ares Games about Sword & Sorcery their Fantasy Cooperative board game. Blast, cut and sneak your way through dungeons to earn souls to upgrade your character and their gear

Have A Look At This Awesome Modular Hex-Terrain From Lorescape | Stand 3-103

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The guys over at Lorescape are showing off their beautiful modular hex-terrain. Their hex-terrain brings some incredible modularity and many styles for use on your tabletop so why not swap your old terrain for this new system!

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First £1000 Prize Winner With Their Loot From UK Games Expo!

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First £1000 Prize Winner With Their Loot From UK Games Expo!

Play As Your Favourite Characters In Star Wars Unlimited By Asmodee | Stand 4-5

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Ben is over at one of the Asmodee stands having a look at their trading card game Star Wars Unlimited. based on the Star Wars universe each deck is from different times and places in the Star Wars universe including fan favourites and well known characters from this vast universe

Giant Fighting Mechs And BadassTanks In Hardwar By Modiphius Entertainment | Stand 3-529

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Giant mechs and awesome tanks what more could you want from a tabletop wargame? This fantastic looking game from Modiphius Entertainment is Hardwar a 6mm miniatures game of mechs and tanks owned by corporations and operated by you!

Saturday interviews underway on the Main Stage

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Check Out These Amazing Warpath Miniatures From Mantic Games | Stand 2-T57

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Halo: Flashpoint the PvP miniatures skirmish game based on the Halo video games has some new releases being shown off at the show. The new Kings of War Champions is here as well at the Mantic Games stand. Unlike the original Kings of War the barrier for entry is much lower and is a fantastic starting point for new players. The game has a lot more enthesis on your champions rather than your big armies. mantic has also brought their studio painted Warpath miniatures with them showing off the lovely miniatures in all their glory. Their newest game Assassins Creed Animus is coming this summer and Ronnie is giving us a little sneak peak into how the game will be played!

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