FAQs
We offer a range of options for Sponsorships, Advertising and Marketing.
Please email marketing@ukgamesexpo.co.uk for more information.
For queries on Seminars, Workshops, podcasts or panel type events please contact Millie Lavelle
Yes you can. The UK Games Expo is a great sales opportunity. Please ensure products are suitable for a family audience to see and that your displayed items are appropiate for an event at which children are present.
Want to build something special? You can either engage your own contractor/ build it yourself or use our Show Contractor.
Be aware that you may need a stand inspection, which is chargeable to you, if you are building a stand using a constructed stand where components are bolted/ screwed together.
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Every year we get asked by exhibitors if they may conduct a raffle or prize draw on their stand.
Exhibitors may conduct a Prize Draw providing it is NOT a lottery.
Lotteries
Lotteries are games where:
- you pay to enter;
- there is at least one prize;
- winning a prize is only dependent on chance.
They are a form of gambling and are subject to safeguards and regulations. Any lottery, whether it is, or is not, exempt cannot be run for private gain.
A lottery is basically gambling and requires a gambling license, which we don’t have and the NEC will not allow. So you can't do a straight lottery.
Prize Draws
Prize Draw competitions are not lotteries. In Prize draws you can still charge for a ticket BUT Prize competitions are based on a degree of skill, judgement or knowledge that is reasonably likely to prevent some people from taking part; or prevent some people from getting the right answer.
So in 2016 at UK Games Expo we did a Prize Draw for Cthulhu Pandemic in which to enter, the participants had to first answer a gaming related question, which some people might not know the answer to, at least not without having to check first. It need not be a very hard question. We asked which of a list of names were characters in the Cluedo game. Answering correctly enabled the entrant to buy tickets for the draw.
Free Raffles
If you do not charge for the entry and there is no gain from the raffle then you can always give away prizes linked to a draw.
It may be possible to arrange options for a room at one of our venues for an evening reception. Contact Richard.
However, you need to think about this with plenty of time to spare. Contact us as early as possible.
The UK Games Expo Awards were developed and introduced at UK Games Expo in 2007 to recognise the achievement of manufacturers and publishers in a variety of game genres. A special logo will be available for use by the winners in each category. Each year we there are winners for the Judges Awards and Popular Choice Award.
Firstly, all games are rates by a panel of judges chosen by UK Games Expo. Each year we will publish a short list of the top three games in each category. The short lists will be selected according to the judge's ratings and published on 15th July 2021. One of the short listed games will eventually be declared the popular choice award winner (see below).
At the show there is an opportunity for the public to vote on the short listed games using the UKGE mobile website.
The Awards will be announced on Sunday 4th June at 3pm.
Each category will have an award winner for the Judges vote and one for the Popular Choice.
These are the categories for the awards for 2018. Games for evaluation will be sent to a panel of judges whose vote will be part of the final result. To this will be added the results of the public vote on the weekend.
Good luck to all our nominees.
- Best Abstract Game An abstract game is a game that minimises luck and does not rely on a theme. It typically focuses on strategy where skill and careful planning is the key.
- Best Accessory Anything gaming related not covered in the other areas e.g. game storage solutions, dice bags etc.
- Best Boardgame (American-Style ) Generally feature a prominent theme, encourage direct conflict between players and have a significant degree of luck. American-style games often have longer playtimes and have mechanics designed to suit the theme. Sometimes referred to as Ameritrash. (Games with a target ages of 12+ and specifically not for young children.)
- Best Boardgame (Euro-Style ) Generally these games will have less direct player interaction, limited elements of luck and less conflict. Sometimes called a Eurogame or German-style board game. (Game with a target ages of 12+ and specifically not for young children.)
- Best Boardgame (Strategic) These are games which involve tactical and strategic game play, involve direct player interaction, often involve elements of competition, conflict and sometimes military themes. Miniatures may be involved or tokens representing characters or units(Game with a target ages of 12+ and specifically not for young children.)
- Best Card Game (General) Generally these games will not involve a board, but cards will be the predominant feature. This category includes lighter and more family orinetated games.
- Best Card Game (Strategic) Generally these games will not involve a board, but cards will be the predominant feature. This category features a high degree of tactical or strategic play. Examples may include Collectible Card Games (Game with a target ages of 12+ and specifically not for young children.)
- Best Children's Game A game which is specifically designed for younger children (10 years or below) to play with or without adult supervision but not a game adults would play on their own.
- Best Dice Game Generally these games will not involve a board, but dice will be the predominant feature.
- Best Digital Hybrid Game A digital hybrid game combines physical and digital elements to introduce a new kind of game experience in a single product. (Note this must involve a physical game alongside an app or other digital element. Entirely computerised forms of games will not be considered).
- Best Expansion The category covers expansions to a game which introduce new components or new mechanics. Typically the base game is required to play.
- Best Family Game A game which is ideal for children (perhaps older children) and adults to play together and all enjoy equally. Something for parents and kids to have fun together with.
- Best Gaming Novelty The category covers items and products which are not directly used in or with games but are themed or related to the world of gaming. Examples would include clothing, food and drink, books and journals, jewellery etc
- Best Miniatures Range A miniatures range for use in wargames or roleplaying games.
- Best Miniatures Rules A rules system where the core part of the game is using miniature figures to fight out battles.
- Best Party Game A game which is usually light and easy to play, with simple rules and designed for larger groups or a party
- Best Role-playing Game Adventure An adventure, scenario or campaign or campaign setting for roleplaying games.
- Best Role-playing Game Expansion An expansion or supplement for roleplaying games which expands or adds to an existing game system.
- Best Role-playing Game The main rules set for a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting and where the main thrust is players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a story generally run by a games master.
- Best Variant The category covers variants such as new boards and maps or new themes applied to an existing game system or design. Typically the base or original game is not required for play.
Everyone attending the show needs a show Entry Ticket. This gives full access to the Trade Halls, Demo games, Open Gaming Area, Family Zone, Playtest, and Seminars. In other words your Entry ticket plus the Trade stand fees is what pays for the show as well as the accommodation costs of the army of volunteers who make Expo happen.
In addition if you want to play in any Tournament or Roleplaying Game or participate in Live Events there is an additional Event Fee as specified on each Event Page. This is what pays for the EXTRA rooms we need to accommodate all the tournaments, all the acres of cloth we use for them, prize support for those events that are unsponsored, trophies and Umpire/ Gms expenses and accommodation as it is fair that folk who give up their time to run the events are not out of pocket. Generally when you add it all up, Tournaments and RPG's actually cost Expo money to run and that is why we ask tournament players to also buy an Entry ticket.
Event tickets will start to go live Early 2027
The Prices you see above are INCLUSIVE of VAT charged at the current VAT rate
YOU CAN BUY ENTRANCE AND EVENT TICKETS* AT THE SHOW.
*RPGs, live events and boards games generally will have tickets available - spaces permitting- at the show. Wargames events sometimes close submissions at this point so they can have army lists submitted. Check event descriptions.
To buy tickets on the day just go to any ticket point.
Ticket points will accept cash, cheques and card.
All ticketing is handled via your account. You do not need an account to buy tickets on the door but you will need an account if you wish to book any tickets in advance.
THURSDAY 3rd June 2027
Main Ticketing is located inside Hall 5 at the NEC and will be open from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You can also collect your pre-ordered tickets during this time. If you're in the area on Thursday, we encourage you to avoid queues by picking up your tickets the day before the Expo.
FRIDAY 4th June 2027
Main Ticketing is open inside Hall 5 NEC as well as in the Hilton Library from 8.00 am until 6:00 pm.
You can also collect your pre-ordered tickets from these locations
SATURDAY 5th June 2027
Main Ticketing is open inside Hall 5 NEC as well as in the Hilton Library from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm.
You can also collect your pre-ordered tickets from these locations
SUNDAY 6th June 2027
Main Ticketing is open inside Hall 5 NEC as well as in the Hilton Library from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
You can also collect your pre-ordered tickets from these locations
Opening hours may vary on the weekend to reflect staffing and customer levels. Signage will direct you to another ticket point if one is closed.
When you have pre ordered your tickets please be aware we do not email or post these tickets to you. All tickets are collected at the tickets desks at the venue.
There are three ways to collect your tickets:-
- Use the QR code on your mobile device
- Login in to your account on your phone
- Click view your QR code
- This will display your code and will enable you to have it scanned and collect ALL your orders at a ticket booth
- Print your QR code
- Login in to your account
- Print the pdf document that is generated
- Present this at the ticket desk to collect all your orders
- Account details
- If you do not have access to your account then you can collect your tickets from the ticket desk by giving the name and email address of the account holder along with proof of identity,( Driving License, Bank Card etc)
We want everyone to be able to come and enjoy UKGE. If you are attending UKGE and need a carer to facilitate your visit then consider this:
1. If your Carer is also a gamer and will be playing the games and be fully involved as an attendee themselves then they pay full rates like all other gamers.
2. But If you are attending UK Games Expo and due to a disability need a carer to get in and round UKGE BUT the carer is not themselves interested in games (or their ability to enjoy the show is significantly reduced) we do look at a discount or free ticket for the Carer. Contact admin@ukgamesexpo.co.uk and we will discuss the matter further.
Supporting sponsors receive several benefits including:
• Logo on the sponsor page of the UKGE website and in the programme.
• Logo on the exhibition halls maps highlighting your stand location.
• 3rd choice preferred stand placement in the exhibition hall after major and associate sponsors.
• Street name. • Mention in an email covering supporting sponsors.
• Quarter of a page advert in the programme.
• Silver marketing package.
- 1 news page article on our website home and news page, on a day of your choice (subject to availability during between January and the end of May).
- Facebook post of 100 words and an image of 1200x1200 pixels.
- X Post (Tweet) of 280 characters and an image of 1200x675 pixels
- Instagram Reel - Video is
To read all about the UK Games Expo Awards including entry criteria and submission proceedures please visit our awards page.
The UKGE Gifted order function allows someone with a UKGE customer account to gift a complete order to another person. That person will either have to have a current live UKGE account or create one before applying the Gifted order code. The code has no monetary value but is a way of gifting any product that is sold via the UKGE website. This includes, Entrance Tickets, Event Tickets and Merchandise. It also allows companies that wish to give tickets as prizes a mechanism for distributing those prizes.
Please note that under NO circumstances can Gifted order codes be sold. Any codes/orders that have deemed to be sold by UKGE will be cancelled and no refund will be offered.
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