The BARPIG Tavern @ UK Games Expo Virtually

Live Stream Schedule

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All times are in British Summer Time (BST) / GMT + 1hr / CET – 1hr
(eg: 18:00 BST = 19:00 CET = 17:00 GMT)


Friday 21st August 2020

Watch the stream here: https://youtu.be/nQSCjuNfxl8

18:00 – 19:00 Tavern Talk – A panel interview: The Future of Board Games

19:00 – 20:00 Cosplay Runway & Showcase

20:00 – 21:00 BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game played LIVE 

21:00 – 22:00 Ye Grand Art Fayre – Miniatures Showcase

22:00 – 23:00 The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party


Saturday 22nd August 2020

Watch the stream here: https://youtu.be/y8QgbbdbqPY

10:00 – 11:00 BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game played LIVE: Sneak preview of new Expansion cards 

11:00 – 12:00 Tavern Hall Meetup – a workshop panel discussions: The Crowdfunding Learning Curve

12:00 – 13:00 Ye Grand Art Fayre – Professional Game Artists Showcase

13:00 – 14:00 The BARPIG Pub Quiz, present by Robin, Coaching for Geeks 

14:00 – 15:00 A Musical Moment in the Tavern – Mini concerts with Gaming music 

15:00 – 16:00 Dungeons with Flagons – A D&D BARPIG mini-campaign

16:00 – 17:00 Tavern Talk – A panel interview: Will Conventions ever be the same?

17:00 – 18:00 BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game played LIVE: Drinking Rules

18:00 – 19:00 Ye Grand Art Fayre – Fan Art Showcase

19:00 – 20:00 Tavern Hall Meetup – a workshop panel discussions: Diversity, Inclusion, and Visibility 

20:00 – 21:00 Ye Grand Art Fayre – The Art Fayre panel

21:00 – 22:00 Cosplay Runway & Showcase

22:00 – 23:00 The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party feat. DJ: GothiCat – CatNip Radio


Sunday 23rd August 2020

Watch the stream here: https://youtu.be/08V262YtdcI

10:00 – 11:00 Tavern Hall Meetup – a workshop panel discussions: Family Gaming Values

11:00 – 12:00 BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game played LIVE

12:00 – 13:00 A Musical Moment in the Tavern- Mini concerts with Gaming music 

13:00 – 14:00 Tavern Talk – A panel interview: What makes an awesome (Board)Game Club

14:00 – 15:00 The BARPIG Pub Quiz, present by Robin, Coaching for Geeks

15:00 – 16:00 Dungeons with Flagons – A D&D BARPIG mini-campaign

16:00 – 17:00 The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party feat. DJ: GothiCat – CatNip Radio


Tavern Talk: The Future of Board Games

Friday, August 21st
18:00 – 19:00

We’re going to have multiple guests from different sides of gaming including the head of Kickstarter games outreach, fielding their insights and feeling as to where the realm of analogue and digital games are going, and where they might start meshing even!

There will also be challenges for the interviewees based on BARPIG challenges. Those will be a surprise 😉

Featuring:

Anya Combs – Director of Games Outreach at Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com

Michiel Verwij – Owner of Four Horseman Games
www.fourhorsemengames.nl

Miguel Luis – Creator of So… Cards
www.socards.org

Jonathan & Will – Reviewers for the “Roll for Crit” channel
www.rollforcrit.com

Bastiaan Nox – Review for “Nox’s Spellenzolder


Cosplay Runway & Showcase

Friday, August 21st
19:00 – 20:00

Watch the stream here: https://youtu.be/nQSCjuNfxl8

We’re celebrating the awesome Cosplay everyone gets to enjoy every UK Games Expo, this time online! Contestants can walk the runway Live or by Video submission, and then we’ll showcase a few of their other cosplay looks. 

Our judges will talk to them about their work, and then at the end of the event the Judges will select their favorite runway, who will win a prize!

With special guest host and judge Beth Malcon (TW & IG: @amazoniancos) & special guest judge Sonia Leong (TW: @sonia_leong / IG: @sonia.leong)

With Special Guest Judges:

Beth Malcolm – Amazonian Cosplay
www.amazoniancosplay.co.uk

Sonia Leong
www.fyredrake.net


Our Competitors:

Steamedchu

Hetti Stitch

His Imperialness

Sugarpill Cosplay

Bendy Benz Cosplay

Opal Ink Cosplay
www.tiktok.com/opalinkcos


LIVE Game of BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game

Friday, August 21st
20:00 – 21:00

BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game is a competitive card-based party game combining hilarious group shenanigans, take-that item cards, and a dice to determine turn.

It’s also the reason you’re enjoying all this live steam goodness at the BARPIG Tavern!

So why not tune in and watch the fun unfold. If you’d like to take one of our seats, send us an email at info@barpig.eu


Ye Grand Art Fayre – Miniatures Showcase

Friday, August 21st
21:00 – 22:00

We’re inviting miniature sculpting/painting artists to share of their favorite works, and we’ll showcase these on our live stream whilst we ask the artist about their works. Inspiration for the pieces, what they found challenging, and why they submitted the pieces.

With Special Guest Co-Host:

Pascal Rooze of The Simian Collective
www.instagram.com/pascalrooze

Featuring:

Lisa Mason – Goldfinch Minis
https://goldfinchminipainting.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html

Adam Klein – The Artificer’s Guild
Theartificersguild.wordpress.com

Ollie Tebbutt – Battlefield Bermondsey


The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party

Friday, August 21st
22:00 – 23:00

Just like at any of our conventions, we end the show with a Dance party at our tavern!

Opening a large group Zoom meeting with open invites, we kick off each day’s closing with Scissor Sisters – Let’s have a Kiki, followed by a fun playlist accepting requests from participants

What’s more, if you show off your moves, we’ll give you a special prize!

Join the dance party Now on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/93763069399?pwd=MTlQUllROHBvRzAwK1NJaFl3VW5pdz09

Meeting ID: 937 6306 9399
Passcode: 7yhcpi


LIVE Game of BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game

Saturday, August 22nd
10:00 – 11:00
BST

BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game is a competitive card-based party game combining hilarious group shenanigans, take-that item cards, and a dice to determine turn.

It’s also the reason you’re enjoying all this live steam goodness at the BARPIG Tavern!

So why not tune in and watch the fun unfold. If you’d like to take one of our seats, send us an email at info@barpig.eu


Tavern Hall Meetup: The Crowdfunding Learning Curve

Saturday, August 22nd
11:00 – 12:00 BST

We’re inviting several Kickstarter game creators to talk about their journey in crowdfunding, and together we’re going to attempt to create the world’s best crowdfunding campaign using Do’s and Don’ts, and list the necessary steps to get there.

Featuring:

Adrian Collier – Creator “Gay Sauna Boardgame”
https://gaysaunatheboardgame.com/

Miguel Luis – Creator “So… Cards”
www.socards.org

Ferry Naus – Creator “A Night Out”
www.ferrynicegames.nl

Tamzin & Matt Henderson – Loke Battlemats
https://lokebattlemats.com/

Vincent van Gils – Director Grumpy Owl Games
www.grumpyowlgames.com

Bart Latten – Black Box Adventures
https://blackboxadventures.com/


Ye Grand Art Fayre – Professional

Saturday, August 22nd
12:00 – 13:00 BST

We’re inviting professional game artists to share favourite pieces, including 1-2 personal pieces. We’ll ask the artist about their works, inspiration for the piece, what they found challenging, and why they submitted the pieces.

All submitted works is available below.

Featuring Artists:

Frederick van de Bunt
https://www.frederickvandebunt.nl/

Sander van der Linden – 4 Horsemen Games
www.fourhorsemengames.nl/ 

Maarten de Schrijver – Frutti di Mare & Itchy Monkey
maartened@gmail.com


The BARPIG Pub Quiz

Saturday, August 22nd
13:00 – 14:00 BST

Robin from Coaching for Geeks is presenting his Gaming Pub Quiz!
Tune in and join us! We’ll even be throwing in a few BARPIG Challenges to keep those creative juices flowing!

Congrats to Winner Nils who will receive a BARPIG Lunch Box and Amazon gift voucher!


A Musical Moment in the Tavern

Saturday, August 22nd
14:00 – 15:00 BST

A selection of  mini music concerts performed/prepared by gaming music creators along with a visual display prepared by the artist to match.

Featuring music by…

Gabriel Koenig – Ghost Time Games
http://ghosttimegames.com/

Tim Ouw – Four Horsemen Games
www.soundcloud.com/tim-ouw

Ahmadali Jamali
www.soundcloud.com/ahmadali-jamaliTW @AmadelliMusic


Dungeons with Flagons – BARPIG D&D
featuring DM Fiona Howat

Saturday, August 22nd
15:00 – 16:00 BST

We’re going to be running a mini live D&D campaign, with the players using character sheets based off BARPIG characters!

Featuring legendary DM Fiona Howat – What Am I Rolling? Podcast
www.wairpodcast.com

Fiona also co-hosts the DM’s Book Club: A weekly podcast where hosts Ryan & Fiona read about some Dragons & Dragons & discuss how they might include it in their RPG games!
https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-egqqp-e2e9b7
http://www.twitter.com/TheDMsBookClub

The Special BARPIG D&D Characters and Archetype made by Vechel Fantasy


Tavern Talk: Will Conventions ever be the same?

Saturday, August 22nd
16:00 – 17:00 BST

COVID-19 has changed a lot in this world, as well as redefined the way we as a society use technology. Having almost all major conventions now take on an online presence, and learning from this, what will the next major convention post COVID-19 pandemic look like?

Featuring:

Jonathan & Will – Reviewers for the “Roll for Crit” channel
www.rollforcrit.com

Frank Bunnik – Director Spellenspektakel convention
www.spellenspektakel.nl

Tazziii – Content creator & streamer @Tazziii

Be sure to check out Tazziii’s upcoming online event: GamePad – Saturday 26/09 -> https://gamepad.events/


LIVE Game of BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game
with Drinking Rules!

Saturday, August 22nd
17:00 – 18:00
BST

BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game is a competitive card-based party game combining hilarious group shenanigans, take-that item cards, and a dice to determine turn.
And we’re playing it live, With Drinking Rules, with special guests!

It’s also the reason you’re enjoying all this live steam goodness at the BARPIG Tavern!

So why not tune in and watch the fun unfold…

Featuring:

Jonathan & Will – Reviewers for the “Roll for Crit” channel
www.rollforcrit.com

Tazziii – Content creator & streamer @Tazziii

Be sure to check out Tazziii’s upcoming online event: GamePad – Saturday 26/09 -> https://gamepad.events/


Ye Grand Art Fayre – Fan Art Showcase

Saturday, August 22nd
18:00 – 19:00 BST

We’re going to showcase the amazing talents of Ian Blakeman, who merges his love for cooking with his passion for pop-culture. From Marvel’s Neighbour Totoro to Assassin’s Swede, he’s got it all!

He also created a new sketch live during the stream, here’s the result:
“Aloy” from “Hogrizon Zero Dawn”

Love his stuff? Get it on a T-Shirt!
redbubble.com/people/ianablakeman

Check out his work below:


Tavern Hall Meetup: Diversity, Inclusion, and Visibility in Gaming

Saturday, August 22nd
19:00 – 20:00 BST

There’s a growing call for more visibility of diversity in (board)gaming, and whilst many titles are ticking those boxes, there’s still a long way to go.

Should game producers actively pursue this? And if so how should we approach this topic? How can we ensure that the world of gaming fully embraces diversity, inclusion, and it’s visibility across the spectrum of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, race, and age?

Featuring:

Anna Blackwell – Freelance gaming writer and reviewer
Blackwellwriter.itch.io

Tazziii – Content creator & streamer @Tazziii

Be sure to check out Tazziii’s upcoming online event: GamePad – Saturday 26/09 -> https://gamepad.events/

Heather Tinsley – The Valkyries blog
www.Thevalkyries.co.uk

Adrian Collier – Creator “Gay Sauna Boardgame”
https://gaysaunatheboardgame.com/

Michiel Verwij – Owner of Four Horsemen Games
www.fourhorsemengames.nl


Ye Grand Art Fayre – The Art Fayre

Saturday, August 22nd
20:00 – 21:00 BST

We’re connecting professional artists, fan-art creators, and others to get their opinions and answers centered on their art and process.

Featuring:

Frederick van de Bunt – Frederick van de Bunt Art Studio
https://www.frederickvandebunt.nl/

Ian Blakeman – Ian Blakeman Illustrations
redbubble.com/people/ianablakeman

Maarten de Schrijver
maartened@gmail.com

Billy Langsworthy – Mojo Nation
https://mojo-nation.com


Cosplay Runway & Showcase

Saturday, August 22nd
21:00 – 22:00 BST

We’re celebrating the awesome Cosplay everyone gets to enjoy every UK Games Expo, this time online! Contestants can walk the runway Live or by Video submission, and then we’ll showcase a few of their other cosplay looks. 

Our judges will talk to them about their work, and then at the end of the event the Judges will select their favorite runway, who will win a prize!

With special guest host and judge Beth Malcon (TW & IG: @amazoniancos) & special guest judge Sonia Leong (TW: @sonia_leong / IG: @sonia.leong)

And this time featuring the cosplay from members of the Emerald Garrison Star Wars Cosplay Group, The Potterheads Harry Potter Cosplay group, and the Eye of HarmoNI Dr. WHO Cosplay Group.

With Special Guest Judges:

Beth Malcolm – Amazonian Cosplay
www.amazoniancosplay.co.uk

Sonia Leong
www.fyredrake.net


Repressenting Cosplay Groups:

The Eye of HarmoNI Dr. WHO Cosplay Group

Emerald Garrison Star Wars Cosplay Group

Our Contestants:

Amanda Allaway

Joanne Alexander

Peter Nolan


The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party
Feat DJ Gothicat

Saturday, August 22nd
22:00 – 23:00 BST

Watch the stream here: https://youtu.be/y8QgbbdbqPY

Just like at any of our conventions IRL, we end the show with a Dance party at our tavern!

Opening a large group Zoom meeting with open invites, we kick off each day’s closing with Scissor Sisters – Let’s have a Kiki, followed by a fun playlist accepting requests from participants!

Featuring the amazing DJ skills of DJ Gothicat from Catnip Radio
http://www.mixcloud.com/catnipradio

What’s more, if you show off your moves, we’ll give you a special prize!

Log in to join the Dance Party:
https://zoom.us/j/92475167001?pwd=UlNnWkgyY202Y2FtS2pwZDQ4OGVmdz09


Tavern Hall Meetup – Family Gaming Values

Sunday, August 23rd
10:00 – 11:00
BST

When looking for that perfect game to play with the family, there are plenty of hurdles to cross. Level of difficulty, how challenging it is for each player, is it as fun for the kids as it is for the parents, and what topics are and are not appropriate to use?

Basically, what makes up the perfect family game that everyone looks forward to playing at least once a week together, for all ages.

https://www.facebook.com/events/977161592756941/

With Special Guests: 

Nicky Thomas-Davies – Marketing Manager KOSMOS

https://www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk 

David Brashaw – Director Back Spindle Games

www.backspindlegames.com

Lee D’arcy – Every Dog Enterprises & Creator “Sneaky Ol’ Dragons”

www.everydogenterprises.com   |   artstation.com/edenleedarcy

Bart Latten – Black Box Adventures

https://blackboxadventures.com/

Vicky Swers – Creator “Adventures in Neverland”

https://www.spelhuis.be/


BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game LIVE Game 4

Sunday, August 23rd
11:00 – 12:00
BST

BARPIG – The Adventure Party Game is a competitive card-based party game combining hilarious group shenanigans, take-that item cards, and a dice to determine turn.

It’s also the reason you’re enjoying all this live steam goodness at the BARPIG Tavern!

So why not tune in and watch the fun unfold. If you’d like to take one of our seats, send us an email at info@barpig.eu


A Musical Moment in the Tavern Feat: KBM, Anna Eichenauer, Thomas D. Lepich

Sunday, August 23rd
12:00 – 13:00
BST

A selection of  mini music concerts performed/prepared by gaming music creators along with a visual display prepared by the artist to match.

James – JBK Composer
http://rebrand.ly/JBK

Anna Eichenauer – Moonshell Island
www.annaeichenauer.com   |   www.cheekynauts.com

Thomas D. Lepich – Hard Bang, King Ping, Willows & Meadows
www.dibit.com   |   http://hardbang.dibit.com 


Tavern Talk – What Makes and Awesome Gaming Club?

Sunday, August 23rd
13:00 – 14:00
BST

(Board)gaming clubs have become an important part of social life for a lot of people. Almost akin to a safe space, it’s provided a great place for social interaction with a low threshold. Arguably making friends at these places offers an incredible mental health benefit.

So what makes an awesome (board)game club? What are the basic necessities, are how do you attain these? And what about the impact of COVID-19, and the ability of these clubs to adapt to new situations?

There will also be challenges for the interviewees based on BARPIG challenges. Those will be a surprise 😉

With Special Guests: 

Lies Spruit – Amsterdice Gaming Group
www.amsterdice.nl

Justin Morrison & Andy Brown – Wee Gamers & Bunker Club – Northern Ireland
www.weegamers.eu

Stefan Brakman – Ducosim Gaming Club
www.ducosim.nl

Andrew Murphy – Gay Geek Gamers London Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/gay-geek-London/


The BARPIG Pub Quiz

Sunday, August 23rd
14:00 – 15:00
BST

Robin from Coaching for Geeks is presenting his Gaming Pub Quiz!
Tune in and join us! We’ll even be throwing in a few BARPIG Challenges to keep those creative juices flowing!

Winner will receive a BARPIG Goody Pack complete with games!


Dungeons with Flagons – BARPIG D&D DM: Rick Vechel

Sunday, August 23rd
15:00 – 16:00
BST

We’re going to be running a mini live D&D campaign, with the players using character sheets based off BARPIG characters!

Featuring legendary DM Rick Vechel (Vechel Fantasy)

The Special BARPIG D&D Characters and Archetype made by Vechel Fantasy


The Whisking’s End-of-day Dance Party feat DJ Kitty – CatNip Radio

Sunday, August 23rd
16:00 – Whenever BST

Just like at any of our conventions IRL, we end the show with a Dance party at our tavern!

Opening a large group Zoom meeting with open invites, we kick off each day’s closing with Scissor Sisters – Let’s have a Kiki, followed by a fun playlist accepting requests from participants!

Featuring the amazing DJ skills of DJ Gothicat from Catnip Radio
http://www.mixcloud.com/catnipradio

What’s more, if you show off your moves, we’ll give you a special prize!

Log in to join the Dance Party:
https://zoom.us/j/91658897412?pwd=NDR5QkNyQW5CV1BNN0xFaE5PQlNjZz09