Salute 2016 Live Blog
Welcome to the Salute 2016 Live Blog where we're going to be getting stuck into all the fun happening here down at the ExCel Centre in London. Salute is one of the BIGGEST wargaming and tabletop events of the year for the UK and we can't wait to see what's on offer.
Check out the Vendor List and Salute Map and let us know who we should be talking to.
We'll have loads of images coming in from our Live Bloggers as well as videos throughout the day showing off what's happening. Big participations games, vendor interviews and much more are on the cards.
Stay tuned for what is sure to be a hectic and exciting day!
Blogging At This Event:
Friday Set Up - Hard At Work
Everyone's busy getting ready for Salute tomorrow, who will you visit?
The Battle of Foteviken at Salute 2016
Ben takes some floor time to check out the Battle of Foteviken, will history repeat itself today?
Project Z with Warlord Games at Salute 2016 - Comment to Win!
Dawn meets up with the guys from Warlord games to give us an insight into the board game of Project Z. Remember you can win your own copy of Project Z by commenting down below!
Gates of Antares with Warlord Games at Salute 2016 - Comment to Win!
The Gates of Antares world just gets bigger and bigger as tanks begin to roll into the battlefield against the zombie horde.
Make sure you comment below for your chance to win a Gates of Antares Drone!
Halo Ground Command Played at Salute 2016 - You Could Win!
We grab Derek to get the low-down on how the Halo Ground Command demo games have been going and squeeze an awesome prize for you guys to try and win.
Homebrew Formula Minions
The Royal Air Force Wargaming Association Win an award at this years Salute with their Formula Minions. Watch to find-out more about the game.
Almost there.. just one more hour on the slow coach from Cornwall..
Can’t wait for it. Hope to see you all soon.
Always a great show, looking forward to the early train tomorrow and the aching feet in the pm!
i was gonna go but its my Nans 80th tomorrow and i was told under no circumstances could i miss her party.
Car is full of diesel, wallets full of notes, route planned, pick-up times set, stalls to visit listed down! One more sleep to go!
I’ll be driving up in the morning. A bit of internet surfing tonight to check for offers on the day
Is there a dedicated place where you can check on that sort of thing?
afraid not. I just check round my favourite supplier sites. In the past we have posted any deals we spot in the forums.
Couldn’t make it this year. If Warren’s not too hung over tomorrow, hopefully will see some IHMN tables as it’s steam-punk themed.
Jumping in the car at 3:30 am tomorrow morning, see you there! 😀
7.25 train for me tomorrow, the Chicago Way, 4ground and a Dungeon set from Battle Systems for me tomorrow and leaves a little for any impulse buys
1.40am coach for me.
Have fun at the party tonight!!
I’ll be there with the lad in tow. Will there be the crazy queue as per usual?
Soooo bummed I’m not going this year, I’ll be watching BOW!
The dark souls statue looks great. I can’t wait to see what they show at salute for the new board game!
Tickets and travel sorted for tomorrow XD anyone know if Forgeworld have new 2016 event only minis? (If not I might leave FW until later in the day!)
Wish I could be there, guys. Don’t work too hard, remember to have fun, and from all of us who can’t go to Salute, thanks for bringing Salute to us! 😀
Next time Gadget… Neext tiiime…
Morning campers ! awake at silly o’clock today and am getting ready for what will be a great day. Going to prodos stand first to pick up Jezebel then off to 4 ground for some new buildings.will try am keep the SHINNEY syndrome in check but can’t promise anything.
Will definitely be dropping in on BOW stand to say HI.
On the train heading up to London
I’m looking forward to a day of vicarious entertainment, sat on the other side of the world 🙂
On the train down 😀 with ozzy ozborn “. Crazy train ” blasting away 😀
Just woken up excited like a kid on Christmas day!
Have a great time everyone 😉
So near yet so far (only 5 mile from venue) but unable to attend,does have one benefit it keeps my shiney syndrome in check for another year.lol . Hope everyone has a great day and manages to snag all there goodies they are looking for……and loads they not .
Would have love to be there and see it all but, it is a bit of a way off.
have fun folks