Wirral War-Con features vendors selling hobby supplies, roleplaying accessories, new and second-hand miniatures, board games, and more. As well as miniature painting competitions and painting classes, there are also a number of demo games to enjoy, including Warhammer 40,000, Konflikt '47, Halo: Flashpoint and more.

Actual play shows, such as Critical Role and Dimension 20 have been massively popular over the last ten years. Episodes can attract millions of viewers and Critical Role have sold out arenas across the globe, including Wembley Arena shows that sold out in under an hour. Dungeons & Dragons has often been the game of choice for shows and now D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast is getting in to the act with a new actual play series called ‘Dungeon Masters’ launching on YouTube on 22nd April.

The Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron, a slipcase set for Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition by Games Workshop, has a street date of 18th April, but is expected to sell out fast. The set focuses on the Iron Warrior’s campaign to conquer the Cadain Gate after Cadia’s fall.

Spectre Miniatures have deployed their first releases of 2026.

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Marvel: Crisis Protocol Alliances is a new range of Marvel boardgames coming from Atomic Mass Games. The games are cooperative adventure games for up to four players, ages 14+, and will take about 90-120 minutes to play.