UK Games Expo 2017 Live Blog – Saturday
We're diving back into the awesomeness of the UK Games Expo here in Birmingham at the NEC and Hilton Metropole. We've had a cracking time so far and we're only getting started...
We hope you've been following along and as we continue to delve into more of the games and events going on here you should let us know what you want us to see!
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.
Are you joining us?
Modiphius Talk Star Trek & Fallout
Dawn gets to sit down with Chris from Modiphius to talk about what's coming in the near future for Star Trek: Adventures and Fallout: Wasteland Warfare.
Sadly they had no models to show off just now but they are looking to reveal them in the future at Gen Con and beyond.
Delve Into The World Of Exploriana
Dawn sits down to find out what's going on with the world of Exporiana on the tabletop.
Take a look at the game and make sure to then head out into the hall to see if you can find them for a couple of demos.
Hawk Wargames Look Ahead To What's New + You Could Win!
We got to talk with Hawk Wargames about what they have here at the show this weekend.
You could win! Two One Player Starter Sets Of Your Choice
With this being the last flight of the Avenger this should be a neat experience for those who come along and can explore what's happening with them and their 10mm miniatures game.
Check Out The Tabletops From GeekNSon
We step in and take a look at what's on offer from GeeknSon.
We also have a goodie bag of convention awesomeness for you to snap up from these guys simply by commenting.
Have you considered checking out this selection for your gaming room?
Paizo Explore RPGs With Pathfinder & Starfinder
We stop in with Paizo and find out about the role-playing games they are showing off here including Pathfinder, an old staple...
...and the new Starfinder which is coming very soon indeed. This one takes things to the next level with a Sci-Fi theme!
Set The Perfect Tone For Your Game With Syrinscape
What could possibly make your game feel more epic than hearing the dangers that wait for you on the other side of the door? Or in the dungeon? How about the noises in the pub, or in the streets? Syrinscape has the perfect answer to this with their customizable app that puts you in control of a sound board to control music, sound effects and more!
What effects would you like to have on your track?
Can You Solve The Mystery With Agent November?
With a murder to solve will you be able to work out the mystery of Agent November?
It works a little bit like an escape room but there is plenty of mystery for you to work in here and every time you play something is different.
Going On An Animal Adventure With Oathsworn Miniatures
We stop in with Oathsworn Miniatures and take a look at some of their wonderfully characterful animal adventurers.
It's great bumping into this lot when we're out and about at conventions as they always have some great models to show off and a neat game too.
GCT Studio Take Us Into The World Of Bushido + Win A Prize
GCT Studios delve into the world of Bushido and tell us what is on the way for the world of Bushido and beyond.
You can win Two Starter Sets, A Rulebook + 4Ground Terrain.
Day one coverage was great, bring on day two. Watching from Australia so thanks for showing us all the great footage from the expo guys!
Looking forward to this.
Don’t know if I like this live blog – on the one hand its great to see what fun we’re going to have on Sunday – on the other it makes me want to be there NOW! Looks awesome.
8th edition looks interesting. I’m with you Ben, I would be a goody-to-shoe gamer. #gameplan
obstacle’s have arisen , no karma for us to meet today.
there is still a chance for tomorrow, we will see which way the wind blows.
have fun today
good morning BOW
I am also jealously watching from Australia.
Keep up the stellar work team.
Thanks guys!
But you HAVE TO go to see Devil Pig Games team with their next game : Heroes of Black Reach! Heroes of Normandie system in the world of Wh40k, can’t wait to play!
(and say hello to Yann & Clem for me ^^)
can’t wait to see what you all dig up today
Have a great day!
This looks amazing, gutted I can’t make it Have an amazing time all!
I spent a couple of hours wandering around. I’m now shattered and have no money. Not a bad day all in all 🙂
May I make a suggestion for future live blogs? While I understand the blog part, it would be nice if there where a way to merge all the videos and images into one long single video at the end of each day. It would be impossible during the middle of the day because it would be to much editing involved. We can still comment within the individual segments.
Other than that, enjoying what has been presented thus far.
There is a playlist you can watch at the top of the page @turbocooler if that helps.
Was so wanting to go this year but couldn’t make it due to “insufficient funds available”. At least I’m not missing out on everything with the coverage available. Just need to find some way of getting mantic’s walking dead promo.
@brennon so surrounded by all of those board games, do you feel like you are in heaven, or living a porno?
Wish I was there , looks like a blast.
I go to GenCon about every few years and always get stuck on the vendor and demo floors for a day or two.
Great job on covering the convention so far. It’s always great to see all the booths and what folks are selling, displaying, and demonstrating.
All these great games, great coverage you guys.
liking the constantly triggering videos at the top of the page
Looks like I’ve missed another great event. Will defo have to make next year. Keep up the great work guys.
Great to see this kinda event giving it large in the UK, and with so many participants from Big companies, wee companies and community groups. And great coverage from BOW.
Had a great time at the show, chuffed to have met Ian Livingstone
Have a glass of red wine and a day’s Live Blog videos to enjoy –
thank you Beasts of War for the awesome coverage!
I am Looking forward to my first visit to UKGE tomorrow.
Had such a good time at the expo yesterday. Loads of cool stuff to see. Was really taken with the Wild West Exodus stand. Been painting my free mini today. I think I’m a bit hooked!