UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

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Contrary to the wild belief—yep, I do stuff outside videogames. Shocker, huh? Maybe not too shocking, I’m a proud, card-carrying nerd. So, went on this adventure. Kinda want to brag (don’t we all?), and tell ya about UK Games Expo 2025. It’s huge. All that madness around board games? Saw it all.

Right, so this thing happens at the NEC in Birmingham, England. Every June. Gets the crème de la crème of board game whizzes showing new stuff. Like a sneak peek at treasures not even out yet. If you’ve hit a videogame expo, picture loads of tables for gaming, and bam—you’re there. Merch? Oh my days, everywhere. Didn’t even remortgage my house, phew. Heads up—if you’re planning on going, save up because shiny things everywhere trying to take your money.

All this goes down in two places. NEC’s where the main shindig is. Start there. There’s a tent, the Buy, Sell, and Swap tent. It’s like thrift shopping but gaming—real gems sometimes. Managed to snag three bags of stuff. Could have stayed forever but who has the time?

Saturday wasn’t really at the NEC for me—um, after buying stuff, hit the Hilton Hotel, another site for the expo. Had mad fun with live shows—comedians doing Werewolf Live, Blood on the Clocktower Live. So good. Knightmare Live popped up—a blast from my youth. Might need a whole separate chat to cover that 80s goodness. It’s all old-school charm. If curious, check the internet for Knightmare. Very retro.

Well, after all the buzz of live shows, I parked myself with beers in one of Hilton’s gaming halls. Cracked open my new finds. Gotta say, seeing strangers having a blast over games? Heartwarming, for sure. Hilton even has a game library for folks without games. Every town should have that—a public service. A roleplaying corner was there, too. Everyone blissed out doing their own thing.

Sunday, back at the NEC. The Expo hall’s size? Overwhelming is an understatement. Over 800 companies. Everywhere you turn, something grabs you. Loads of playable games, oodles of quirky accessories. Dice, gaming tables, you name it. Artists, authors to meet, too, if aesthetics rock your boat.

Pro tip, if this sounds cool—event tickets? Out at Christmas. Book hotel early ’cause they fill up quicker than you’d think. Don’t sleep on it, really.

Honestly, if board games float your boat, this expo’s a goldmine. Make pals, explore, be more than a little different. I’ll be back next year, not just for two days. Starts Friday, so go all out. And hey, if you’re not UK-bound, this expo travels, so check if it’s nearer you. Into these vibes? Dive in, trust me.

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