In August 2026, we welcomed tabletop gamers, families, exhibitors and community groups to the very first Ayrshire Games Expo to the Walker Hall in Troon.
What started as an idea to bring Ayrshire’s tabletop gaming community together became a fantastic day of gaming, discovery and socialising.
A fantastic day of gaming
We welcomed just over 100 visitors throughout the day, with the venue buzzing with activity. Visitors explored our board game library, sat down to try something new, browsed the exhibitors and enjoyed demonstrations from local gaming groups.
One of the highlights was seeing so many people discovering games they hadn’t played before. Our open gaming area was particularly popular, with some visitors spending several hours playing.
Bringing the community together
We were delighted to welcome seven exhibitors, including board game and accessories retailers and Scottish game designers, alongside community groups running tabletop and wargaming demonstrations.
It was especially rewarding to see people making connections, discovering new interests and finding other local groups to get involved with.
Our exhibitors for 2026 included:
- West End Games
- Richard Kerr
- ChaosCurios
- Four Score Gaming
- PokeHaggis
- Focus Games
- Aeronautique Games
What’s next?
The response to our first event has been incredibly encouraging. We’ve received some lovely feedback from visitors and exhibitors, and we’re already looking ahead to the next Ayrshire Games Expo.
We want to build on what worked, introduce even more opportunities to play and discover tabletop games, and continue bringing together the fantastic gaming community across Ayrshire.
Thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, volunteered or helped spread the word. You made our first expo possible!
We’ll be announcing our 2027 event soon!