UKGE 2026

Conventions
Written By Sam Rapier
A box of the Escape From Pompeii board game with a sign in front that reads 'sold out'

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the UK Games Expo this year - we were thrilled to have sold out of games!

It was an incredibly busy (but amazing) weekend. Our bestseller was Escape From Pompeii, followed closely by our volcano pin badge and coasters.

A table displaying the Escape From Pompeii board game as well as several extras, including postcards, a book, coasters, and a pin badge. To the sides are games laid out to demonstrate

As well as the enthusiasm for Escape From Pompeii and our volcano pin, this year’s Pin Collective badge was just as popular as last year. All 500 were eagerly collected by midday each day!

The design was based on our favourite vase - Ajax and Achilles playing a board game by the ancient Greek painter, Exekias. We’re really happy with how it came out and clearly so were many of you!

A pin badge in the shape of a Greek vase, with the words 'Exekias Games'. The design on the vase is styled after the ancient Greek vase of Ajax and Achilles playing a board game by the painter Exekias

It was also our first year participating in the UK TIN Stamp Quest. This was a great experience - we loved chatting with everyone who came to collect a stamp and it was a great way of highlighting some amazing independent creators at the show. Congratulations to those who won the prize draw!

A folded leaflet for Stamp Quest 2026 with boxes for stamps from several independent publishers. The Exekias Games box has been stamped with the company's logo

Thanks for another great expo. We can’t wait to see you at UKGE 2027!

Sam Rapier
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