UK Games Expo 2022: Sunday Live Blog

Check out the folks from Tinkerbot Games who have dived into a brand new game that expands on the gameplay and world of Ghostel that you might remember from a few years ago.

The new game is Haunticulture which is coming to Kickstarter in the near future. Monsters doing gardening, how awesome!

There have been so many adorable and cute creations over at UKGE this year, and one that has really made our eyes sparkle (predominately Free and Justin!) was Gelatinous Cute.

Keeping your gaming accessories tidy, these resin creatures will keep your dice safe from further harm, whether it be via dice holder or dice tray.

Cerberus Studios have some absolutely fantastic miniatures in their collection that would be amazing for painters and hobbyists out there.

As well as their amazing miniatures, the folks at Cerberus are also working away on a game that SHOULD be coming to the convention next year. Maybe even sooner! Watch out for that!

Japanime Games are known for their tabletop titles which always feature the most popular anime and manga heroes. Featuring titles that include Cowboy Beebop, Attack On Titan, and Tokyo Ghoul.

Taking the tabletop to the centre of Japan, attendees can get stuck into a wide variety of games, including getting involved in some demos to playtest and try out the newest and hottest titles from Japanime Games.

These folks have been doing some great work when it comes to wargaming terrain. You can dive into some great 3D printing goodness with them.

They have great terrain for Sci-Fi gaming including Warhammer 40,000. PLUS, you can also throw in some Space Hulk bits too.

We have returned to Rubicon Models this year at UKGE, as Justin takes a look at their stand, as they showcase some of the latest releases such as the Viet Cong and the US Marine Core debuting at the event, plus a selection of Germans, Brits and Americans as troops and vehicles for sale during the event.

Plus they are offering a cheeky little discount for those attending the event – with 20% off all stock.

The one place where nobody bats an eyelid if a Dalek scoots past is a convention. Free and Ben were shaken up by a roaming Darth Vader, and there’s been a predator on the loose ticking off its next target.

Whether it be companies showcasing their weapons and armour wares, or simply just roaming around as the best big bad. You are sure to find a Uruk on the loose looking for their next meal, and a Doctor time travelling their way across UKGE.

There are a whole host of tabletop titles up for nomination for the UKGE Awards. Showcasing the best within our industry over the last year, with the hottest titles across, board, card, miniatures and roleplaying games.

Which games stand out to you in each category? Think you can guess who will be the winners?

Justin has made his way over to PWork Wargames, as they showcase their whole host of designs of gaming accessories with highly detailed graphic design and artwork, and intricate detail.

This year, they have bought along a full range of products – including some new releases. Including a mat perfect for the likes of Necromunda, in a whole host of shapes and sizes to fit onto your table. Plus a ton of MDF terrain for the perfect visual representation of warfare.

Party Games from Big Potato Games are always a barrel of laughs, so Justin made his way over to their stall to see what they are highlighting during UKGE.

With a sneak peek into some brand new games that are not even released, including Chicken vs Hotdog, Sounds Fishy and Shoot for the Stars. Plus, if you want your chance to get hold of some of their previous bestsellers including Snakesss and What Next? – they will be for sale at a special rate at the stand over the course of the weekend.

If you are a fan of My Hero Academia, the Collectible Card Game is in full force over at UKGE. Bringing the centre-stage of battle, encouraging players to fight head-to-head against formidable rivals; highlighting characters from the manga and anime series.

Gerry heads over to see Nick, who is showcasing his massive game of RISK. Certainly no longer in the category of a tabletop game. This mammoth Napoleanic themed game combines the rules of RISK with some little sprinkles of wargaming.

Not just embiggening a game of RISK, but growing on the original concept for a fluid way to introduce clubs into the world of wargaming by showcasing a familiar title but enlarged and tweaked.

Solar 175 is off of Kickstarter and here at UKGE. Showcasing the epic, Eurostyle legacy experience. Players will be venturing into the far future, where dystopia brings the world into chaos.

Mastering area control, worker placement and bag-building mechanics; 1-5 players will be immersed in an overarching campaign across a world in ruin 175 years after a devastating war.

Free made her way over to Aconyte Books to take a look at the whole host of books that bring more context to our favourite heroes across comic books, video games and tabletop titles.

Whether you want to enter a deeper understanding of characters in The Legend of the Five Rings, delve into the Crucible with KeyForge, or check in with the fierce heroines of Marvel. There’s plenty to choose from, so if you are alike Free and enjoy a good bit of reading – be sure to stop by to Aconyte Books for a wide range of character-focused novels. Including some early releases that are exclusive to the event!

One of the neat things from this year is that there are plenty of folks playing BIG versions of traditional board games. One of those games is from the King Of Tokyo/King Of New York game series.

I absolutely love this massive Kaiju and robots brawl. I really…really want to take those dice away with me!

Free has made her way over to Autismo, to take a look at the educational board game title, showcasing a deeper understanding of Autism.

Providing a diverse way of playing, players will implement strategies for all to enjoy to encourage further understanding of social skills, emotions, feelings, and social engagement in a fun and colourful way!

We dive into a look at some of the goodness from Medusa Games. We stopped off with Richard Denning to go through the new expansion to Nine Worlds with creatures and monsters.

We also have a brand new game coming 2023 which is Oranges & Lemons based on the old nursery rhyme!