Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "UK Games Expo (UKGE or Expo) is a tabletop gaming expo held annually at the NEC Hilton Metropole Birmingham, during the last weekend of May or first weekend of June (the first weekend AFTER the Spring Bank Holiday). UK Games Expo aims to be the premier event in the UK where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented. In 2016 the show had 170 exhibitors including publishers, retailers, independent designers and artists.The show is host to a schedule of seminars by industry leaders, several hundred role-playing game sessions and many board and war game tournaments, including several national tournaments such as the UK Settlers of Catan Finals and the UK Carcassonne Championship. Other gaming-related entertainment in 2015 included a free late-night cinema and performances from John Robertson and James Cook. The 2015 major sponsor is Mayfair Games, with additional associate sponsorship from Coiledspring Games and Hawk Wargames.Unlike most other large shows, UK Games Expo is notable for offering both large areas of free open gaming space and a charity bring and buy. In 2015 over £4000 was taken in commission on sales and was donated to two charities chosen by the two major cosplay groups that attend the show.Plans for further expansion of the show were announced during the awards ceremony in 2015. The Trade Halls are to relocate into Hall 1 NEC, whilst all the tournaments and ropeplaying session and the evening Open Gaming Rooms will stay at the current home at the NEC Hilton Metropole a 5-minute walk away."@en }
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- UK_Games_Expo abstract "UK Games Expo (UKGE or Expo) is a tabletop gaming expo held annually at the NEC Hilton Metropole Birmingham, during the last weekend of May or first weekend of June (the first weekend AFTER the Spring Bank Holiday). UK Games Expo aims to be the premier event in the UK where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented. In 2016 the show had 170 exhibitors including publishers, retailers, independent designers and artists.The show is host to a schedule of seminars by industry leaders, several hundred role-playing game sessions and many board and war game tournaments, including several national tournaments such as the UK Settlers of Catan Finals and the UK Carcassonne Championship. Other gaming-related entertainment in 2015 included a free late-night cinema and performances from John Robertson and James Cook. The 2015 major sponsor is Mayfair Games, with additional associate sponsorship from Coiledspring Games and Hawk Wargames.Unlike most other large shows, UK Games Expo is notable for offering both large areas of free open gaming space and a charity bring and buy. In 2015 over £4000 was taken in commission on sales and was donated to two charities chosen by the two major cosplay groups that attend the show.Plans for further expansion of the show were announced during the awards ceremony in 2015. The Trade Halls are to relocate into Hall 1 NEC, whilst all the tournaments and ropeplaying session and the evening Open Gaming Rooms will stay at the current home at the NEC Hilton Metropole a 5-minute walk away.".
- Q18355777 abstract "UK Games Expo (UKGE or Expo) is a tabletop gaming expo held annually at the NEC Hilton Metropole Birmingham, during the last weekend of May or first weekend of June (the first weekend AFTER the Spring Bank Holiday). UK Games Expo aims to be the premier event in the UK where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented. In 2016 the show had 170 exhibitors including publishers, retailers, independent designers and artists.The show is host to a schedule of seminars by industry leaders, several hundred role-playing game sessions and many board and war game tournaments, including several national tournaments such as the UK Settlers of Catan Finals and the UK Carcassonne Championship. Other gaming-related entertainment in 2015 included a free late-night cinema and performances from John Robertson and James Cook. The 2015 major sponsor is Mayfair Games, with additional associate sponsorship from Coiledspring Games and Hawk Wargames.Unlike most other large shows, UK Games Expo is notable for offering both large areas of free open gaming space and a charity bring and buy. In 2015 over £4000 was taken in commission on sales and was donated to two charities chosen by the two major cosplay groups that attend the show.Plans for further expansion of the show were announced during the awards ceremony in 2015. The Trade Halls are to relocate into Hall 1 NEC, whilst all the tournaments and ropeplaying session and the evening Open Gaming Rooms will stay at the current home at the NEC Hilton Metropole a 5-minute walk away.".