In the UK, we’re lucky to have a specialist importer now in the form of Travel Games. I’m a customer myself, so I reached out to the owner – Ben Davenward – to see what he can tell me about the import game scene in the UK.
Freshly inspired by the bundle of new Japanese games I came back from UK Games Expo with, I’ve decided to run a short feature here on Punchboard
Another year, and another trip to the Midlands to visit the shining lights and celebration of tabletop excess that is the UK Games Expo
With Baycon being in the southwest, and with me living one county over in Cornwall, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s pretty much automatic for me to attend every year. Shamefully enough, this was my first time attending.
I don’t normally do game of the year awards, because who cares what I think? This year though, I figure, why not?
The difficult part when it comes to digital content is knowing what, who, and when. Hopefully, I can help you with some of that.
I remember the apprehension, the nerves, the excitement. Some people thrive on it, while for others it’s daunting – terrifying even. So here’s my guide about what to expect, what it’s really like, and how to get the most out of it.
Board games and card games have never been more popular, and new people join the hobby daily. Maybe you want to join them. Maybe you want to get into board games in 2024 but don’t know how or where to start.
I’m here to help you get started.
Over the first weekend of June 2023 the NEC in Birmingham, UK played host to the UK Games Expo once again, and it was fantastic.
No matter which demographic you fall into, you’ll be made to feel welcome, and I’ll wager you a bratwurst from the food trucks that you leave with more friends than you arrived with.
