UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

Oh man, where do I even start? So, once upon a time, I stepped out of my cozy gaming cave (yeah, I do other stuff!) and found myself at this wild event in Birmingham. Think of it as a nerdy pilgrimage, if you will. The UK Games Expo 2025. Basically, board games galore. Sounds geeky, right? Well, that’s the point.

The place was the NEC in Birmingham, which sounds super fancy, but let’s be real, it’s just a giant hall with a bunch of nerds geeking out over game pieces. I wandered in, feeling like a kid in a candy store but with zero self-control. Imagine tables stretching out forever with shiny new board games calling your name. And oh, the merch. Almost needed a second mortgage, but hey, I managed to keep my wallet closed—mostly. If you plan on going, trust me, stash some cash aside. Or declare bankruptcy, your call.

Anyway—wait, what was I saying? Ah, right—so the event’s split over two places. You’ve got the NEC, where the main shenanigans happen, and then the Hilton Hotel, just nearby. Now, the Hilton’s got a different flavor. Live shows, comedians acting goofy with games like Werewolf Live. And Knightmare Live! Remember that? Totally 80s. Blasted back to my childhood. No miracles here, just nostalgia.

Saturday nights at the Hilton are something else. Folks you’ve never met, smiling over board games with a beer in hand. Pretty heartwarming, if you ask me. And if you forgot your own games? No worries—there’s this handy game library. Who doesn’t love free games?

Sunday. Back to the NEC. And man, it’s a zoo. Over 800 companies showing their goodies. Mind-blowing in the best way. Games you can play, like, right there. Accessories your heart could desire—from dice to custom tables. Honestly, if this sounds like your scene, book tickets early. Christmas time release or something like that. Hotels go fast, for real.

This expo’s not just for buying stuff, though. You get to meet cool authors and artists. If their scribbles are your jam, you’ll be in heaven.

Bottom line? If you like board games and want a blast, this gig is unmissable. Seriously. And if you’re not here in the UK, maybe the expo’s doing rounds near you. Pack your bags and dive in. You won’t regret it.

Anyway, I’ll be back next year. Maybe ditch the two-day stint and dive into the whole weekend. It’s a nerd paradise, I swear.