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All Our Announcements, All In One Place!

We've announced a lot of exciting content for PLAY Expo Manchester, so much so we've no doubt it's getting hard for you all to keep track! Here's the full list of... Read More
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The Floorplan!

Just in case you get lost amongst the retro goodness, we've got you covered!
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RetroCollect Tournament Lineup

Do you have what it takes to take on RetroCollect's console challenges?
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Go 8 Bit For Steve McNeil At PLAY Expo Manchester!

Chances are if you consume retro gaming content, you'll have seen Steve McNeil!
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Confirmed - Spectrum Next Feature

Talk to the SpecNext team about the remake of this classic computer!
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The Playstation Revolution Comes To PLAY Expo Manchester

The third instalment of the 'From Bedrooms To Billions' film series is coming to PLAY Expo Manchester!
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StreetSmash Manchester Are Smashing Their Way To PLAY Expo!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at PLAY Expo!
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Confirmed - YouTubers and Panel Talk

Retrogaming YouTubers are descending upon PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Massive Last Gen Video Game Library at PLAY Expo Manchester

Our gaming zone includes a 100 machine game library with hundreds of games to choose from.
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Fan Boy Three & Asmodee UK will be providing tabletop gaming all weekend long!

A whole host of tabletop gaming is coming your way!
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Antstream are showing off their new streaming service!

Get hands on with "the Netflix of retro gaming" before anyone else!
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Retrogaming Icons Wreak Havoc Renaming Manchester's Metrolink!

Next Stop: Rainbow Road!
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Manchester Battle Arena Are Bringing The Brawl To PLAY Expo Manchester!

Attention Fighting Game Fans! MBA are holding tournaments all weekend long!
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Knightmare TV Show Panel At PLAY Expo Manchester

Come along to the Knightmare Panel and get a chance to talk to the some of the show's creators and actors!
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Space Harrier Deluxe Is Joining Our Arcade Cabinet Lineup!

Space Harrier Deluxe, Sega's classic cab is coming to PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Cash Prize Cosplay Masquerade Applications Open

Applications for our Cosplay Masquerades at PLAY Expo Manchester are now open!
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Fancy A Bit Of Fortnite?

PLAY Expo Manchester has the best of the battle-royales available to play!
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Big Classic PC Game Showcase!

PC Games are often overlooked at retro gaming events so we have decided give them some love at PLAY Expo Manchester this year.
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Streamers Connected Is Coming To PLAY Expo!

Streamers Connected is bringing their livestreaming lounge to Manchester this year!
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PLAY Expo Manchester's Rare Retro Showcase!

Play some of retrogaming's rarest consoles this year at PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Confirmed - Ken Sei Mogura: Street Fighter II Arcade Machine!

The incredibly rare Ken Sei Mogura machine is coming to PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Breakout Escape Rooms Come To PLAY Expo Manchester

Breakout Manchester is bringing 3 of their highly praised escape rooms to PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Let Loose The Hogs Of War - Jake Habgood is coming to PLAY Expo Manchester!

Ex Gremlin, Hogs of War Creator, Steel Minions Studio Manager and more, Jake Habgood will be joining us at PLAY Expo Manchester!
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The Dark Room returns to PLAY Expo Manchester

John Robertson is bringing his critically acclaimed "The Dark Room" back to PLAY Manchester!
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Northern Lights Pinball at PLAY Manchester

Northern Lights Pinball bringing pinball perfection to PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Knightmare Artist David Rowe Is Coming To PLAY Expo Manchester

Known for his amazing artwork, David Rowe is joining us at PLAY Manchester!
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Knightmare's Treguard is joining us at PLAY Expo Manchester

Hugo Myatt, Knightmare's Treguard, will be joining in our Knightmarish weekend at PLAY Expo Manchester!
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Knightmare Live Is Coming To PLAY Expo Manchester!

Join us at PLAY Expo Manchester for a Knightmarish good time!
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Matthew Smith Joins Us At PLAY Expo Manchester For Jet Set Willy's 35th Birthday!

Jet Set Willy's creator, Matthew Smith, will be joining us to celebrate the 35th birthday of this beloved retro classic!
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Tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for PLAY Expo Manchester 2019. We have secured our new venue - the prestigious Manchester Central Convention Complex right in the City Centre! 
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