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?
TTCombat Talk About What’s Coming For RumbleSlam – Prizes To Win!
Take a look at what’s coming for TTCombat this year and we even have a prize to give away.
You can get stuck into the game and comment along so you can pick up RumbleSlam Base Game, Two Addition Teams, Event Exclusive.
Justin Stumbled On Grange Live Gaming Multistory Gaming Cafe
After amazing LARP weapons caught my eye at the Grange Live Gaming booth, my conversation with him was even better! Little did we know Grange has a 6 story gaming cafe in Birmingham that features different themed floors for immersive gaming experiences. Apparently there's a hospital themed floor, a banking themed floor and even a sci fi Alien one.
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!