UK GAMES EXPO EXHIBITORS PACK FOR 2011 Clarendon Suites, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands,UK Inside: Zones and Stands 2 Trade Fees 3 Map of Ground Floor 4 Map of First Floor 5 Sponsorship 6 Advertising 7 Application 8 Dates: Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th June 2011 UK Games Expo is an exhibition of games of all types including Board Games, Card Games, Roleplaying Games, Miniatures and family games. It is designed to appeal to the general public and gaming enthusiasts. 2011 will be the 5th UK Games Expo and is held on the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. On Friday 3rd there will be open gaming rooms and roleplaying sessions as part of our Friday Games day. These are held in the adjacent Strathallan Hotel. The main trade show and public event is on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th of Contact Details Contact person: Richard Denning Email: richard@ukgamesexpo.co.uk Web: WWW.UKGamesExpo.co.uk June at the Clarendon Suites. UK Games Expo holds awards for great new games in many categories. See website for details. UK Games Expo hosts the release of a number of new games from across the genres. We also host National tournaments including the Heron Games UK Settlers of Catan Tournament, the UK Carcassonne Tournament, the Privateer Press UK Masters and a special children s tournament. Attendance UK Games Expo is the UK s biggest multi-genre games show (exhibiting games of all types). We have 60+ exhibitors, over 2500 attendees and many dozens of games to play. Highlights Exciting and vibrant Trade Halls New releases of Games at the convention Demos and Tournament games Attendance 2500+ Hobby gamers as well as the Family Audience We have been particularly successful at attracting both a strong attendance from hobby gamers, but also providing an exciting event for the many families and children who attend. Exhibiting at UK Games Expo Bring your company to UK Games Expo in 2011. Read further for news of trade stands, demo tables and sponsorship. We look forward to seeing you at UK Games Expo 2011. Richard, Tony, Pat and Mike.
P AGE 2 UK GAME EXPO The Venue : the Clarendon Suites The Clarendon Suites 2 Stirling Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9SB Tel: 0121 454 2918 Fax: 0121 455 0859 Well situated near to the centre of Birmingham, in the pleasant district of Edgbaston, and with ample on site car parking facilities, the Clarendon Suites is the perfect venue for UK Games Expo. A number of different rooms and suites, allow for a mix of trade halls, tournament rooms and gaming areas....gobsmacked at how big the centre was initially, each of the large rooms were still able to be fully packed with numerous dealer tables selling everything from board games, RPG games, miniatures and wargaming paraphernalia." Uk games expo zones UK Games Expo takes place over 4 levels of the Clarendon Suites. The Ground Floor houses the Admin area, Red, Blue and Gold Zones (trade and gaming halls) and the Orange Zone (non trade area dedicated to RPG Gaming). More Trade and Gaming goes on on the mezzanine level which contains the Green Zone and the First Floor which contains the Purple and Aqua zones. Green zone accommodates low cost stands, whilst the Blue, Gold and Red zones being in the most prominent locations are a higher charge but are still affordable. Some trade stands can include space for demo games. Alternatively you can add on additional demo tables in the centre of each zone. See Pages 3,4 and 6 for maps and charges Please contact us to discuss specific trade stand requirements Email richard@ukgamesexpo.co.uk
UK GAME EXPO P AGE 3 Ground floor map
P AGE 4 UK GAME EXPO first floor map
UK GAMES EXPO P AGE 5 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EXPO presents many ways to increase awareness and gain higher visibility for your company and its products through a number of different sponsorship packages. With sponsorship you can purchase more exposure for less money than purchasing paid media alone. Please examine the different options presented here and contact us for more information. Major Sponsor The benefits of being a Major Sponsor of UK Games Expo are: Sponsorship of uk games expo Your logo is placed on the Expo Home page, displayed prominently on the sponsor s page and on any adverts we place in periodicals. You get your own page on the website. We will provide an article in the Expo Newsletter highlighting your products. A free full-page advertisement in the souvenir Event Programme worth 100. Automatic inclusion in the Expo PASSPORT scheme (see Zone Sponsor) worth 100. SPONSOR INVESTMENT Contact us for pricing. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EXPO presents many ways to Zone sponsor A Passport will be issued to attendees of UK Games Expo which will offer a substantial prize each day to those who visit the required Destinations (Sponsor s Exhibition Stands) in each Zone on the document and obtain the official stamps. The Prize included vouchers valid for spending on the sponsors stands (and reimbursed by UK Games Expo) SPONSOR INVESTMENT 100. Tournament Sponsor Why not sponsor one of our tournaments and gain increased exposure for your company. Tournaments being planned include: Warmachine/Hordes Flames of War & Fields of Glory Grand Boardgame Tournament DBMM Warhammer 40K Children s Boardgame Tournament If you have another idea for a tournament please contact us. SPONSOR INVESTMENT 125 Prize support Any other ideas for sponsorship? Please contact us. For more information email richard@ukgamesexpo.co.uk
P AGE 6 UK GAME EXPO Exhibition stand charges Exhibition Stand types and layout Our standard exhibition space is based around 6 ft tables and 1-2 chairs behind them. The floor space is typically 6ft wide x 6 ft deep. Multiples of 6ft can be added together to make 12ft and above frontage stands. Enquire about LARGE space needs. See Fig A. Display stands can be set up with both a demo table and a stock table to allow demo games as well as sales. See Fig B Some areas of the Blue and Gold Zones are built into alcoves which are narrower BUT deeper than a 12 ft frontage. There are two sizes : hence the two prices offered. See Figure C Fig A) Above Left Standard 6ft frontage stand. Above Right: Two x Standard 6 foot frontage stand making 12 foot stand Multiples of 6 feet may be configured. Prices for Exhibition Stands in 2011 Fig B : Above : a display stand Fig C: Right : Alcove stand Zone Price per 6 ft table frontage stand (6ft x 6 ft ) Price for Alcove Stand in Blue and Gold Zones (9ft x 9ft) Price for discounted Alcove in Blue Zone only Price for additional demo tables in demo area of hall (4ft x 3ft ) Red, Blue or Gold 135 270 225 55 Green 105 N/A N/A 45 Purple 75 35
UK GAMES EXPO P AGE 7 Advertising in the program The UK Games Expo convention program is far more than just a set of maps. It is a full colour glossy magazine with exciting articles by guest writers on games and the gaming world, mini games, details of the UK Games Expo Awards and adverts by the exhibitors. Adverts are available in quarter, half and full pages with premier positions like the inside cover available for extra exposure. T HE STUNNING 2010 PROGRAM A DVERT SIZES, COSTS AND SEPCIFICATIONS Size of Advert Width Height Qtr Page Advert Size 100 140 Text Copy Area 90 130 Half Page Advert Size 210 140 Text Copy Area 190 130 Full Page Advert Size 210 297 Text Copy Area 200 287 Advert Size is the total outer size of the advert. Text Copy area is the size in which we advise you restrict text to. An advert should be full colour, to size and submitted as a single page PDF only OR as JPG. Fonts/scripts must be embedded. Resolution: (minimum 300 dpi) Colour mode: (CMYK) Bleed: (minimum 2mm; maximum 5mm) Line thickness: (at least 0.25mm) ADVERTISING DEADLINE 20th April 2011 Email to tony@ukgamesexpo.co.uk (check for details of FTP ) Size of Cost Advert Qtr Page 55 Half Page 80 Full Page 110 Inside 140 cover- Cover Rear 175
UK GAME EXPO UK GAMES EXPO 2011 APPLICATION FORM Company Name: Address: Address: Postcode: Phone: Email: Please tell us what type of Exhibitor you Board Game Publisher Historical Miniatures Sci-fi or Fantasy Miniatures Roleplaying Publisher Collectible Card Game Games Retailer Games Publisher Artist / Comics Select Exhibition Space Requirement Stand Type Standard 6 ft Standard 6 ft as a Display Stand Blue/Gold zone Alcove Blue Zone discounted Alcove Demo Table Sponsorship Number / Size EG 12 ft Stand = 2 x 6 ft stands Location (Request your preferences) Cost Advertising Inside Front Cover Inside Rear Cover Rear Cover Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Grand Total Paypal charge +4% Signature Send this Application form to: UK Games Expo 54 Fairmile Rd Halesowen West Midlands B63 3QB Date Enquiries should in the first instance be by email E-mail: richard@ukgamesexpo.co.uk If you prefer to talk on the phone email and one of us will call you back. Make all Cheques Payable to : BIRMINGHAM GAMES EXPO Or transfer to: Birmingham Games Expo New Street Birmingham HSBC Sort Code 40-11-18 Acct detail 94402715 or by Paypal: Enquire (attracts a charge of +4%)