Open Gaming

More Open Gaming Sessions Than Any Other UK Convention

There is always a need for space to just sit down, grab a game and get playing.
We anticipate that the peak demands for this will be Friday and Saturday night, but we have ensured lots of provisions for Open Gaming across the weekend.

There is more space for open gaming at the UK Games Expo than at any other UK convention and more than most shows worldwide.

Game Toppers

UKGE is delighted to welcome Game Toppers as sponsors of the Open Gaming space.

Game Toppers have provided high-quality, neoprene tabletop game mats to enhance your open gaming experience.
These brightly coloured, (co-branded) Expo and Game Topper mats make it easier to spot where the Open Gaming play area is situated and providing a great surface for any tabletop game.

The Open Gaming Space will be in Hall 4, NEC and at the Hilton Hotel.

Some hotels may permit gaming in the bar areas. Check the rules with hotel staff)

Open Gaming Opening Hours:

Thursday: TBC

Friday: TBC

Saturday: TBC

Sunday: TBC

Board Game Library

UK Games Expo will provide a board game library to borrow games out of to play in the Open gaming area.

Board Game Library Opening Hours:

Friday 30th May: TBC

Saturday 31st May: TBC

Sunday 1st June: TBC