To Boldly Game
The National Space Centre invites you to join the team for a tabletop gaming away mission.
- 30th - 31st Jan 2027
- Enjoy the whole Centre
- Weekend for fans and families
- Board Games, and RPG
- Paint, Play, Compete
- Space and Science themed games
- Championships & Challenges
- Included with Annual Pass
Step into a universe of imagination as the National Space Centre transforms into a haven for tabletop gamers, families, and curious minds. To Boldly Game celebrates all things board gaming and roleplaying — with a cosmic twist! Discover new space-themed and STEM-inspired games, take part in epic RPG sessions, and challenge friends (or make new ones) in tournaments and open play zones.
Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, a miniature painter in the making, or a family looking for a day of discovery and fun, there’s something for everyone. Explore creative hobby spaces, meet passionate designers and players, and enjoy a full day among the rockets and stars of the National Space Centre.
Even better — if you’re an Annual Pass holder, you can join To Boldly Game at no extra cost. So grab your dice, gather your crew, and prepare to play among the stars.
2026 Floor Plan and Guide
This is our 2026 event floor plan and guide to give you an idea of what to expect. We will have our 2027 plan live later in the year, so put the dates in your diary, sign up to our newsletter, and come back later for more.
2026 Past Exhibitors
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Absolute Ascendancy
Black Metro, the first game from Absolute Ascendancy, offers players a bold sci-fi strategy experience where they battle for control of a dystopian city. Combine area control and worker placement to gather resources, research technologies, and dominate rivals to become ruler of the Black Metro.
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National Space Centre Asmodee
Turning play into art, Asmodee connects players with unforgettable board games, card games, and RPGs. With a passion for games at their core, they collaborate with studios around the world to bring exceptional experiences to the tabletop.
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Atikin Games Atikin Games
Atikin Games is an independent board game publisher dedicated to creating fun, accessible games and beautifully handcrafted tabletop accessories. Since launching its first title, Tri To Win, on Kickstarter in 2020, the company has successfully funded multiple games and built a growing range of unique, lovingly made products.
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Blue Fox Tabletop
Founded in 2015 by Simon Birks & Marielle Bouleau, Blue Fox has rapidly grown to become a publisher of distinct, high-quality, character driven genre comics, graphic novels and gamebooks. From slice of life, through sci-fi, fantasy and horror, they have titles to suit everyone of all ages.
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Dissent
Dissent Games create thought-provoking games with unusual, campaign-inspired themes — from quick workshop exercises that spark ideas to fully developed board games promoting positive social change.
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Eurydice Games
Bringing something different to the table, Eurydice Games create unique gaming experiences that stand out. Don’t miss FlickFleet, their exciting dexterity-based space battle game.
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Geeky Meeples
Geeky Meeples is a small, family-run business specialising in high-quality 3D-printed upgrades for your favourite board games. They create custom tokens, organisers, inserts, and decorative pieces designed to enhance gameplay and bring even more character to the tabletop experience.
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Guntower Games
Guntower Games specialise in immersive, narrative-driven board games designed to keep players engaged from start to finish. Check out Pandora Celeste, a gleeful love letter to sci-fi monster movies where surviving the ship comes before defeating the monsters.
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Hachette Boardgames UK Hachette Boardgames UK
Hachette Boardgames UK is excited to showcase a brand-new collection of board games from over 20 independent publishers. Discover fresh, engaging titles that are already award-winners, best-sellers, and beloved family favourites around the world
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Imagination Gaming
Imagination Gaming harness the power of tabletop games to educate, entertain, and connect. From schools to community groups, they engage people of all ages in creative, hands-on play.
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Ludus Vulpes
Ludus Vulpes is driven by a passion for designing, creating, and publishing games. Founded by Kirsty and Phil, their love of gaming has produced five published titles—many inspired by ideas born on countryside walks.
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Mantic Games
Award-winning indie studio Mantic Games bring big battles and bold ideas to the tabletop. Creators of Halo: Flashpoint, Kings of War, Firefight and Deadzone, Mantic delivers thrilling miniature games shaped by an active, passionate community.
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Mindclash Games
Formed in 2014, Mindclash Games is a board game publisher with a passion for creating ambitious and innovative games. Creators of Anachrony, Trickerion, Cerebria, Perseverance, Voidfall, Septima, Astra, Ironwood and Revenant.
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Molinarius Games
Molinarius Games Ltd creates fun, high-quality board games that you’ll genuinely want to play. Their talented designers and artists craft unique titles you won’t find anywhere else. Based in Leicestershire, this small but passionate team focuses on great gameplay, thoughtful design, and affordable prices. Simply put: they make the games they love—games you’re sure to enjoy too.
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Numba Card Game
Numba Card Game is a fast-paced, family-friendly numbers game where players race to match fruits and numbers and be the first to shout “NUMBA!” Easy to learn, educational, and perfect for fun anywhere, anytime.
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ReRoll Board Game Cafe
Located in Leicester city centre ReRoll board game cafe is a fantastic social space for new and hardcore gamers. With over 400 board games and weekly events it is a vibrant space with beer, bagels, snacks, cakes and sweet treats to keep you fed and watered throughout any epic session.
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Split Stone Games
Split Stone Games is a UK-based board game publisher from the sunny South Coast of England. Their hit title Mycelia—a strategic game inspired by the life cycle of fungi—offers high interaction, dynamic boards, and beautifully illustrated mushroom cards for a fresh experience every play.
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The Bald Yeti
Created by comic artist and industry veteran Kev Brett, The Bald Yeti blends comic storytelling with fast, fun card gameplay. With experience spanning comics, conventions, and tabletop properties including Hellboy, Dungeons & Dragons and The Walking Dead, the team brings deep industry knowledge to the table.
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National Space Centre Two Thin Coats Paint & Take
Built by painters, for painters, Two Thin Coats deliver a purpose-built miniature paint range developed—not rebottled—to exacting standards. Try them for yourself at their stand with free drop-in painting sessions, open to all experience levels.
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Unfringed
Unfringed creates simple, social, and irresistibly fun games that connect people and spark creativity. Blending accessibility with clever mechanics, they make “fringe” gaming inviting for everyone — fun, engaging, and unmistakably Unfringed.
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YAY Games
YAY Games is all about bringing the fun! Their award-winning games are quick to learn, full of depth, and bursting with imagination — from family favourites like The Gruffalo to strategic hits like Ominoes and Connecting London. There’s something for everyone at YAY Games!
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