Ayrshire Games Expo

18/07/2026

Community Game Demos 🎲

Want to play something a bit different? Members from The Grumpy Goblins gaming group will be hosting a demonstration of “What A Cowboy!” at the Ayrshire Games Expo.

What a Cowboy! is a popular set of rules for miniature wargaming. In this game, players use 28mm figures to recreate cinematic Wild West shootouts, build their own gangs, and play through narrative campaigns.

The Grumpy Goblins are a tabletop gaming group from Kilmarnock. Their main focus is wargaming although they are also known to play modern board games and card games like Magic The Gathering.

You can find The Grumpy Goblins in the Masonic Hall on London Road in Kilmarnock. Meetings are every Wednesday from 7pm. (Link to their Facebook group in the comments)

Ayrshire Games Expo is fast approaching and we can’t wait to see all these amazing games being played!

10/07/2026

Community Game Demos 🎲

Fancy learning how to play Warhammer 40K? You can at Ayrshire Games Expo!

We’re excited to welcome organisers of West Coast Crucible. They’re a wargaming and tabletop gaming group based in Saltcoats and just as passionate about bringing people together as we are.

You can pop into West Coast Crucible on Thursdays from 6pm at Trinity Church building across from Costa, Dockhead Street, Saltcoats. The group has just moved into their new hub and will be expanding into more games!

We can’t wait for them to show us how to play Warhammer 40K. Check the comments for a link to their Facebook group and say hello at Ayrshire Games Expo!

Ayrshire’s first tabletop gaming convention.
📆 Saturday, August 22, 10am - 6pm
📍 Walker Hall, South Beach, Troon
🎟️ Tickets available online, limited available on the door

Ayrshire Games Expo is sponsored by Aeronautique Games

08/07/2026

Ayrshire Games Expo is for everyone 👥

Are you an avid gamer or brand new to the hobby? Whether you want to meet up with friends or try out new games, this event is for you.

We want to create a welcoming and friendly place for you to meet new people and hsve fun.

There’s going to be lots to see and do, all with the coast as a backdrop.

You can expect:
🎲 board games to play
👨‍🎨 Scottish designers
🛍️ curated traders
🍔 tasty food

Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most.

Thanks to our sponsor Aeronautique Games

03/07/2026

50 days until the first ever Ayrshire Games Expo! 🎲

Welcome to all our new friends and a big thank you to everyone who has got a ticket for our first big event so far!

We’re counting down the days and thanks to your support, we will also be taking over the reception room as well as the walker hall. With stunning views over the sea, you’ll have a truly unique gaming experience at the expo.

Not only that, we’re also extending the event by 2 hours so you have even more time to play games!

There’s a few more announcements to come. Until then, what are you most looking forward to about Ayrshire Games Expo?

📆 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10am - 6pm
🗺️ Walker Hall, South Beach, Troon
💷 £10 entry, under 16s go free (link in comments)

Thanks to our sponsors Aeronautique Games

30/06/2026

What’s your favourite thing about board games?

For us, it’s the social aspect. We love how tabletop gaming brings people together to have fun. Whether it’s working together or enjoying a bit of friendly competition, physical games are a perfect way to have fun and connect with others.

Consider joining the fun on August 22 at the first Ayrshire Games Expo. Try something new or teach your fav game to others by playing our board game library all day.

We’ve got lots more news to come so secure your tickets and watch this space!

26/06/2026

Fuel your day at Ayrshire Games Expo 🍔

We’re thrilled to share that Feast Troon will be providing tasty food at the Ayrshire Games Expo.

Feast is a fantastic local takeaway in Troon doing everything you’d expect from hearty breakfast to hotdogs and burgers.

They’ll be putting together the perfect snacky menu which we’ll share as the event approaches. We can’t wait to see what they come up with!

In the meantime, you can check out their offering on their Facebook.



Thanks to our sponsor Aeronautique Games

Hearty food made fresh daily!

22/06/2026

Did you know there’s lots of Scottish game designers?

We not only want to support the tabletop gaming community but also Scotland’s many creatives. You never know where the next big game will come from and we want to provide a space for designers to meet directly with their end users.

Whether you’re working on a prototype or have a finished product ready to sell, Ayrshire Games Expo is your home for tabletop gaming.

Although it’s our first event, we’re proud to be host to some of those designers. You’ll be able to check out our sponsor, Aeronautique Games, as well as Focus Games. From planes to bugs, they’ll have something fun for you!

Have you got a favourite Scottish designed board game? Ours is currently Stramash!

20/06/2026

Ayrshire Games Spotlight 👥

We want to highlight the gaming community across Ayrshire by showcasing the various groups and shops in the area.

Today we’re looking at Bus Stop Toy Shop in Largs. A haven for all things board games, trading cards, wargaming and more. BSTS has been a prominent part of Scotland’s gaming community for 20 years now.

You can always expect a warm welcome and it shows the power of having a strong community focus for a shop to thrive in a small coastal town! If you’re looking for a cosy TCG events venue or just some great chat then pop along to Bus Stop Toy Shop.

What’s your favourite thing about Bus Stop Toy Shop?

Bus Stop Toy Shop, 23 Irvine Road, Largs, KA30 8HR



Ayrshire Games Expo 2026 is sponsored by Aeronautique Games

19/06/2026

Vendor Announcement 📢

We’re keeping the Ayrshire Games Expo news coming, we’re pleased to share that West End Games will be joining us in August!

West End Gamss is an established tabletop gaming shop with two locations in Glasgow. They cover all aspects of the hobby and will be bringing a great selection of board games and role playing books for you to purchase.

We’re all about supporting the local community and we’re excited to have a well known hobby shop join us.

You can see them at the first Ayrshire Games Expo!
📆 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Walker Hall, Municipal Building, South Beach, Troon
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link in comments) or on the day

Thanks to our sponsor Aeronautique Games

09/06/2026

Vendor & Sponsor Announcement 🎉

We are ecstatic to announce that Aeronautique Games will be sponsoring the Ayrshire Games Expo in addition to attending as a vendor.

Aeronautique Games are a Scottish board game designer with a love for all things flight and aviation history in particular. During the expo, you’ll have the opportunity to try out their game, Route Finder: Intercontinental.

Aeronautique Games’ aim is to create entertaining games mostly based in reality, suitable for anyone to play whether you know your main spar from your monoplane or not.

Their games, including Route-Finder: Intercontinental and an expansion The Doomed Flight, are for sale now (link in comments). Profits are used to fund their STEM education work in Scottish primary schools.

We’re thrilled to have their support and can’t wait for you to experience their games at Ayrshire Games Expo.

Ayrshire Games Expo
Saturday, August 22, 10am - 4pm
Walker Hall, South Beach, Troon
Tickets available online.