UK Games Expo 2021: Friday Live Blog

We chat with Fantasy Flight Games about the newest take on Descent: Legends Of The Dark.

This is a fantastic new version of the game that builds it from the ground up. This new version of the game comes with amazing miniatures and a sprawling campaign.

UK Games Expo is spread over two halls this year. The main Hall contains all of the publishers, vendors, exhibitors and more as well as some of the larger spaces for you to sit down and play some games. Demos too!

There is a really nice mix of different things to see. Loads of new games but also lots of peripherals too. So, you can pick up LARP gear, accessories for roleplaying games and much more. Everyone loves a good set of dice too!

We sit down with Dream Big Games to discuss their next big project, Wardens Of Wulvengrad.

In this game you take on the role of hunters as part of a cooperative boss-battler. It is a bit of a Fantasy depature from their previous game, Wreck & Ruin, which you can check out on the link above.

I was whizzing around the hall and I couldn’t help but stop and take a look at the amazing 28mm wargaming/roleplaying terrain set ups from the folks at Battle Systems.

They have put together some stunning pieces to show off their range and we’re going to be talking to them later in the show. If you’ve not tried it before, this is sturdy and easy-to-assemble terrain that works for all manner of games.

They even have their own excellent game, Core Space!

We got a chat with Benjamin from Cerberus Studios about some of their fantastic looking 32mm miniatures AND some giant towering demonic creatures too!

There are two ranges including Mortals’ Reckoning and Celestial Affinity. Each of these is a range that can be used for roleplaying BUT are going to be developed into games of their own too.

Big thanks to the sponsors of UK Games Expo 2021! They have helped make all of this possible! Make sure to come on down and get stuck into the action!

Catan – Wayland Games

Ben talks to Hatchette Board Games about some of the games they are showing off this week alongside Funnyfox.

The games in question include a couple of lighters games AND some crunchier ones too. We have beautiful games like Iki, Almadai, Trek12 AND Dinner In Paris which have all been scratching an itch!

One of the great things about UK Games Expo is that they take a pretty holistic view of the hobby. To that end, not only can you play games but you can also indulge in another wonderful experience – eating food!

The vendor trucks from previous years are still here allowing you to pick up a new game, eat some nice food and chat with perhaps some new friends?

So, we talked about getting stuck in and picking up some food alongside a new game. Well, you can also just try your hand at a game without buying it. Rent it from the Board Game Library and have a crack at it with your friends.

Hall 3 features the Board Game Library and also the Open Gaming Space. So, pick up a game, give it a go and THEN perhaps head off and find it amongst the vendors.

We join the folks from Escape Plan Board Games who have moved over from planning…Escape Rooms (who would have thought, and are now putting together fun social deducation board games.

They have two to show off including Stop The Train & Hit The Silk. Both of these are perfect for those who like fun, quick, social deduction-based games of an evening.

Justin may be afraid of vegetables, but Ben certainly isn’t! Ben had a quick chat with Bubblegum Stuff about their game, Plant-Based Riot which is currently up on Kickstarter as we speak.

The card game for 2-5 players pits vegetables against one another, as food fighting turns into gang warfare.

James Naylor of Naylor Games talks through two of his games. The first of these games is Boardgames The Boardgame, The Card Game which is a fascinating look at the industry as a whole.

The second game is coming to the tabletop very soon. Magnate is a fantastic game of building and buisness in the city. Thankfully, with less risk…

We’re wrapping things up here for the day as part of the UK Games Expo 2021. Justin is feeling hungry so he’s going to be going to get some grub!

We hope you’ve enjoyed the first day of coverage and we will be back to do more across Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you check out all of the Friday Live Blog and we’ll see you soon!