2025 UK Games Expo – That VideoGame Blog

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So, plot twist: life doesn’t revolve around video games. I know! Crazy, right? Yeah, well, maybe not so crazy if you couldn’t care less, but for a massive nerd like me, it’s a big deal worth shouting about. I decided to go on this wild trip—I mean, why not brag a bit? Off to the UK Games Expo 2025 I went, seeing what all the fuss truly was. Spoiler: there was a lot.

Happened at the NEC in Birmingham—mid-June each year, I believe. So it’s like Comic-Con for board games, but with more dice and fewer spandex costumes. The place was swamped with everything you’d expect at such a shindig. Imagine rows of tables filled with flashy board games not even on the market yet. Merch for days! Somehow, didn’t have to sell my kidney to afford all the stuff I wanted. Everybody needs to bring some cash though. Trust me, you’ll regret it if you don’t.

Right, moving on. The expo’s huge, split between two big sites. The NEC, that’s your main gig. You’ve got this big “Buy, Sell, Swap” tent, a bit like a treasure hunt for fellow nerds. Picked up some gems there, by the way. Who knew bargains could be so satisfying? Could’ve spent forever rummaging through the goodies, but alas, time’s ticking and, well, duties call.

Saturday whisked me away from NEC for some reason…Oh! I remember—I ended up at the Hilton. Comedy shows happening there, totally worth it. “Werewolf Live,” “Blood on the Clocktower Live,” and, oh man, they did a “Knightmare Live.” Talk about nostalgic whiplash! Might do a deep dive on that later, but we’ll see. Anyway, for you non-Brits, just picture a quirky 80s TV spectacle—a bit rough around the edges, but hey, it’s got charm. Go watch it, seriously.

After hours of comedic chaos, grabbed some pints and played with new finds at the Hilton. It’s this paradise of fellow geeks just hanging out, sharing the love for games. You didn’t even need to own any games—the hotel had you covered with a whole library. Places like this should definitely be in every city. Note to cities: make this happen.

Sunday was a NEC day again, wished for more hours. This expo’s stupidly big—like, eyes-bulging-out-of-your-head big. Over 800 companies flashing their newest shiny things. Wherever you turned, something begged for your attention. Seriously, if you’re into pretty dice or fancy gaming tables, you’d weep tears of joy here. Oh, big shoutout: authors and artists chilling there too if you fancy the visual stuff.

Heads up, if this sounds fun, get ready around Christmas—the ticket rush is real. Local hotels? Book ‘em asap. Can’t have you stranded cause, believe me, it’s wild.

All in all, this is heaven if board games are your jam and you fancy chumming up with like-minded folks. Gonna do the whole weekend next year—no half measures! If you’re abroad, no worries. This thing—or something like it—is probably coming to a neighborhood near you. Dive in if this tickles your fancy.

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