UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

Oh boy, so here’s the thing. I guess I’m not just a video game junkie — I do other stuff too. Surprise! Yeah, maybe you knew already, but bear with me. I’m super nerdy and kinda thrilled about it. Anyway, let me ramble about this epic escapade of mine to the UK Games Expo 2025. It’s like, the granddaddy of board game expos. Trust me, I wasn’t just there to gloat, but well… maybe a little.

Picture this: the grand NEC in Birmingham, a bunch of gamers totally geeking out in early June. It’s like a carnival for board game lovers, with sneak peeks of games that haven’t even hit the shelves yet. It’s a bit like a video game expo, but think less screens and more dice rolling on cool tables. Merch everywhere too, oh my wallet cried—but miraculously, I didn’t have to sell a kidney. If you’re thinking about going next year, start stashing your cash now! Seriously.

The expo? Massive. I mean, spread over two places. You dive into this tent where people are swapping games like they’re trading cards in grade school. Stuff they didn’t love maybe, but what a treasure trove. I ended up with three, yes, three bags of games. Could’ve easily spent a whole day in that tent but — oh wait, let’s not get sidetracked.

Did I mention Saturday? Oh man, I kinda bailed on the shopping midway and hit up the Hilton nearby. Comedy shows, live action — it was hilariously chaotic. There was Werewolf Live, and Blood on the Clocktower — all sorts of shenanigans. And something from the 80s called Knightmare Live, which, by the way, is a trip. I’d ramble for hours about that, but maybe another time. If you’re curious, dive into the internet rabbit hole, but prepare for some neon nostalgia.

Anyway — gosh, I keep getting lost in thought — post-comedy, I swung by the Hilton’s open gaming hall. Think beers and brand-new games. Such a cozy vibe with strangers bonding over games. The Hilton had this nifty game library, which, honestly, every city should have. Gaming sessions galore, fans of role-playing totally in their element, just vibing.

Sunday, back at the NEC, and whoa. Time flew by. You know when something’s described as big but it doesn’t seem real until you’re there? That was this. Over 800 companies, every direction you turn, something cool beckoned. Roughly a million (okay, maybe less) games were just waiting to be played. Funky dice, gaming tables — it was gamer heaven. Even got to chat with some artists and authors. Pretty dreamy, right?

Heads up, if you’re itching to go: those tickets drop around Christmas time, and hotels, they vanish fast. Like, don’t dawdle. If you’re planning, book early or you’ll end up in a tent. Trust me, that’s not great when it rains.

Honestly, if board games have your heart or you just wanna make friends in this topsy-turvy universe, pack your bags and dive in. I’m already plotting next year’s grand return and won’t skimp on time. For the curious souls outside the UK, guess what? This event migrates—so keep an eye out, you might find a similar convention in your neck of the woods. Go forth and explore!