UK Games Expo 2024: Live Blog
Come and join us for a weekend of awesome fun here at the UK Games Expo 2024 in Birmingham, UK!
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Live Blog!
We are running a series of three Live Blogs 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 Twitch, YouTube 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 - Wacradle Studios Preview
- 12:00 - Hachette Board Games - What's New?
- 12:30 - MyMiniFactory
- 13:00 - Para Bellum Games' Conquest Preview
- 13:30 - £1000 Giveaway!
- 14:00 - Luke Gygax Interview
- 14:50 - All About Games & The Op Live Playthrough - Hues & Cues
- 15:30 - Shut Up & Sit Down Live
Saturday
- 11:30 - Star Wars: Unlimited Showcase
- 12:30 - Alley Cat Games - New Games Preview
- 13:30 - £1000 Giveaway!
- 14:00 - The History & Development Of Catan
- 15:00 - Cubicle 7 Preview
- 15:30 - Paizo - What's Coming Up This Year
Sunday
- 11:20 - Catalyst Game Labs 2024 Preview
- 12:00 - Osprey Games - What's New! [Updated]
- 12:30 - Luke Gygax, Ian Livingstone & Dom McDowall (Cubicle 7) - 50 Years Of Roleplaying Games
- 13:00 - £1000 Giveaway
- 13:50 - Roll Brittania Live Shenanigans
- 15:00 - UK Games Expo Awards 2024
- 15:40 - Mantic Games! [Updated]
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 on the door so if you're inspired to come along, make sure to come along!
The Bring And Buy At UK Games Expo 2024 | Stand 3-402
Whether you are looking for some rare board games or wanting to swap your unwanted games for something new, come check out the bring and buy at UKGE! It is packed full of wonderful games for people to come and pick up for a discounted price and you can even get credit if you bring some of your old or unwanted games to trade in.
UKGE 2024 Day 2: Show Floor Walkabout! #UKGamesExpo
Welcome back to UKGE 2024! It is the second day of the show and Ben is here to show us around the floor of hall two.
Become The Head Of The House In Paverson Games New Game Luthier | Stand 1-726
Instead of making whiskey in Distilled, this time the team over at Paverson Games have come up with a new game where you make musical instruments for some of histories greatest musicians. Keep your patrons happy by making the best instruments you can otherwise your patrons will turn on you and they are not going to be happy. check out Paverson Games here.
Intervene In A Galactic War Between Alien Empires In Cosmara RPG | Stand 2-798
We have a chat with the creator of Cosmara RPG about how the game came to be and a little bit about the story and how it plays. After 25 years of running the RPG for friends and family Michael finally turned it into a book available to buy at UKGE 2024! Check out Cosmara RPG here.
Build Yourself A Hedgehog Haven With Diary Of A Lincoln Geek | Stand 2-388
If you’re passionate about hedgehogs and you want to dive into a game all about them then you can’t go too far wrong with Diary Of A Lincoln Geek’s Hedgehog Haven. The game is in the final stages of art production and will be coming to crowdfunding soon. It looks cute and awesome!
Try Out A Neat Tactical Viking Puzzle With Turnabout Games' Bord | Stand 2-996
If you’re into your Viking warfare and like a good head-to-head game, why not try the very tactile Bord from Turnabout Games? It started out life as a handmade product and now is going BIG with more versions of it for you to check out here at the show.
Like Gloomhaven? Try Addax Games' Rove! | Stand 1-862
If you’re a fan of the likes of Gloomhaven and Frosthaven then you might want to check out Rove which is currently crowdfunding and offers up their unique take on a classic adventure game. With incredibly easy set-up and some stunning artwork PLUS a great story, there is a lot to like about Rove.
Dice Coalition Games Give Us A Dose Of Havocville
We dive into a look at Havocville which is a fantastic game of gods and the destruction that they cause. As you might imagine, the ways that the gods play with lives has an effect on hummanity!
System Getaway From Null Signal Games | Stand 2-694
Ben has a chat with Null Signal Games about their newest sets for System Getaway which have been added to the collection since the last time we talked with them. Check out Null Signal Games website here.
Take Part In Your Favourite Sci-Fi Monster Movies In Pandora Celeste By Guntower Games | Stand 2-381
We get to chat with Mike from Guntower Games about Pandora Celeste. Run away screaming from some of Sci-Fi movies most disgusting and horrible monsters as they hunt you through the tight corridors and even tighter vents of your ship as you and your allies attempt to abandon ship by any means necessary. Check out more of Pandora Celeste here.
The Last Of Us Escape The Dark With Themeborne | Stand 1-660
We get to talk with Tom from Themeborne about the newest additions to their range starting with The Last Of Us Escape The Dark a new addition to the Escape The Dark games then a little sneak peek at some new ideas from the Themeborne team. Check out Themeborne here.
Build A Monument To Your Glorious Success With Power Vacuum From Keen Bean Studio | Stand 2-1027
Bluff, backstab and build a monument to how good you are with Keen Beans new game, Power Vacuum! You and up to 4 opponents have to trick and manipulate one another to gain power and build a magnificent statue to commemorate your amazing achievements! Check it out on their website.
Amazing Pre-Painted Miniatures From MyMiniFactory & Only-Games | Stand 1-838
MyMiniFactory have come out with a new amazing way to 3D print your miniatures already painted and ready to put on your shelf or onto the table top. Ben gets to have a quick look at the process of how these pre-painted miniatures are made and how the end product looks.
Flabbergasted! A Comedic Roleplaying Game By The Wanderer's Tome | Stand - 2-898
We have a talk with the creators of Flabbergasted! a comedic roleplaying game set in the roaring 20’s. An RPG based on a system created by The Wanderer’s Tome sees adventurers cause mischief and mayhem in the heart of the town of Peccadillo!
Conquer The Galaxy In Shape Invaders From GGG Games
GGG Games have come to UKGE with Shape Invaders a dexterity game where you and another player battle to take over the galaxy by knocking each others fleets off the board using your own fleet! Check out the Shape Invaders website here.
Immerse yourself in the world of He-Man with Archon Studios Masters of the universe battleground | Stand 1-562
Ben has a chat with Archon Studio about Masters of the universe battleground and the newest additions to the Dungeons & Lasers range! check out more on the Archon Studio website.
Pick Your Path Adventures - Dive Into A New Range Of Adventure Books | Stand 1-255
We got to chat with the creator behind the Pick Your Path Adventures books who has a fair few from different genres for you to dive into. The books are great for those who like the classic Fighting Fantasy books and want something different. Perfect perhaps for those attending UKGE and wanting some downtime at the bar later.
Diving Into A Destruction Derby With Joyride From Rebellion Unplugged | Stand 1-T90
We got to talk to Philip from Rebellion Unplugged about their awesome expansions to the destruction derby that is Joyride. Joyride is part racing game and part wreck-fest. It has been developing and expanding since it’s initial release with more exciting options.
We Get a Good Look at The Crooked Crown and Shadow Ninjas from Cheatwell Games | Stand 1-852
We chat with Cheatwell Games at the UK Games Expo 2024 to get the inside scoop on their latest offerings. They introduce us to the exciting new Goblin board game, The Crooked Crown, and showcase the thrilling Shadow Ninjas. Learn more about Cheatwell Games on their website.
Welcome to UKGE 2024 Live All Weekend! #UKGamesExpo
Welcome to UKGE 2024 as we start our full weekend of live coverage from the show floor with our live streams and our live blog videos.
Are you going to talk to Lorescape on stand 2-991? I was there yesterday and their hex terrain looked interesting, I even got a free sample!
Another great day’s coverage by all the team. Thanks so much guys!
Although I’m disappointed that Warren has been so scarce.
Don’t get me wrong, Ben and Gerry are wonderful, but even combined, they still lack the sheer glamour and sex appeal of Warzan!
@warzan – get back in front of the camera big lad!
I agree its not the same without going back to the booth to see Warzan talking about stuff. Sat watching tons of repeated adverts then often get a pre-recorded clip of Ben or Gerry. It was much better when they had people dropping into the booth for a chat.
Totally mate. The whole thing was very slick this year, very professional, and kudos to the guys for all the hard work that goes into doing that. But part of me misses the older raw format, with the chaos and the things going wrong and the guys in the Booth adlibbing to make up for it, and the interaction with the folks on the chat . @warzan – we want more Back To The Booth next year!
but then when we did that last year we got told that people wanted to see what the people had brought to the expo and not us talking the fish tank.
So you can’t please everyone.
Aye, I get you – I preferred the older format, but majority rules and all that. I suppose as a compromise, you could just livestream the piss up afterwards – now that could be very interesting.
good selection of stands here
I’ll be keeping an eye on Colony 87. I love Crooked Dice minis but I’ve never been tempted by 7TV.
I had a great 3 days at expo. Time to catch up on the live blog.
So much going on! Sign on the times though that there are no giveaways I wonder if this is due to the rising costs etc. Great Blog though, thanks for sharing it!