UK Games Expo 2025 – The VideoGame Blog

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So, yeah, big news—I don’t just live in the world of pixels and pixels like everyone thinks. Shocker! Anyway, turns out I’m a bit of a board game geek, who would’ve guessed, right? Recently, decided to set out on an adventure. Spoiler: it was wild. I rocked up to the UK Games Expo 2025. Crazy, right? The hype was real, and I finally got why people lose their minds over it.

Okay, picture this: it’s at the NEC in Birmingham. Oh man, the smell of freshly printed board games and those sticky convention carpets! June hits, and this place transforms into game heaven. Table upon table of games that aren’t even on shelves yet. It’s like peeking into the future of gaming. Merely dodged the urge to hand over my bank details for all the cool merch. Seriously, wallet-temptation levels: over 9000.

Hmm, picking up where I left off—right, the NEC. So the whole gig is split between two spots. There’s this magical Buy, Sell, and Swap tent. Basically a treasure trove, or the whole “one man’s trash” gig. Nabbed myself some treasures, felt like a kid in a sweet shop, and walked out with my arms full. Could’ve stayed for hours… but had to move on.

Saturday detour, not a total pivot from the plan, but still. Ended up at this Hilton doozy where the other half of the Expo is happening. Picture this: comedy battles in games like Werewolf Live. Pure chaos, pure fun. Oh, and here’s a blast from the past—Knightmare Live. Remember that? A real nostalgia trip. Got me thinking, maybe a separate piece on that will pop up someday. Stay tuned, maybe.

After running around like a maniac, found myself winding down with a brew in the Hilton’s gaming hall. Played some of my new loot, mingled with fellow game nuts. Good times. Place even has a library for newbies sans their own gear. Top notch, I say. Cities should totally get these public game hangouts. More roleplaying zones than you can shake a stick at too.

Sunday, the grand finale at the Expo back at the NEC. It was mind-bogglingly vast. Like, get lost in a sea of gamers vast. Over 800 companies strutting their stuff. If your eyes didn’t bug out from all that glittery distraction, did you even attend? Playable games everywhere. Plus, all the authors and artists hanging around for the artsy folk was a nice touch.

Oh, a tip for the brave travelers among you: snag those tickets around Christmas, pronto. Hotels go like hotcakes, no joke. Otherwise, end up crashing on a friend’s couch or something.

Honestly, it’s a blast for any board game or social interaction enthusiasts. I’m plotting my return next year, no doubt. I’ll definitely stick around for the whole shindig instead of just a measly two days. Global mates, if you’re not in the UK, fear not. This kind of thing is all over. Just peek around your corner of the world. Recommendation? Check it out, you might surprise yourself.