With us having recently returned from UK Games Expo, we have added some cool new games to our board game library! Circadia An easy to learn, quick playing set-collection card game! Le Chocolat An incredibly compact and focussed two-player tile game! Not Alone A seven player, asymmetric game!

We’ve got new merch here at the shop, don’t you know! We’ve got beanies, we’ve got hoodies, we’ve got T-shirts, we’ve got tote bags. If you’re in the market for an incredibly comfy hoodie or t-shirt and let people know you like this cool shop, pop down and pick one up! #ancientrobotgames

All day on Saturday, 13th June, we will be running demo games of Blkout here at the shop! Blkout is lightning fast, with amazing rules and games take as little as 30 minutes. If you’re interested in having a crack at a new skirmish game, pop down to the shop next Saturday! #ancientrobotgames

📋 Board Game Zone sign-ups are now OPEN! You can stop by the BGZ on the day to borrow a game and play at any free table, or book in advance to secure a spot in one of 19 different RPGs! Browse the games: tagsfest.co.uk#boardgamezone Book a game: ancientrobotgames.co.uk/bookings

Again? Again. Tabletop Scotland 2026 will take place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026 More info to follow! #TTS2026 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG

📢 It's the final day of our sale 📢 We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual #ancientrobotgames

Join us next week for a board game night to fundraise for the Rock Trust, a local youth charity! The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there! Tickets are available through the link in our bio! #ancientrobotgames

Board Game Zone signups are opening soon! Our Board Game Zone, run by @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social, will have their board game library to choose from for on-the-fly gaming sessions, but stay tuned for signups for longer TTRPG sessions with experienced Games Masters! 🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk

It was amazing to spend time chatting and running demos over the 3 days. Lovely to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones! We’ll see you all next time! Big hugs x @robtrounce.bsky.social @tettix.bsky.social @chrisgrace.com @zatutrade.bsky.social @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social

Congratulations to Iain, winner of yesterday's Gwent tournament! We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi! #ancientrobotgames #TTS2025

Gwent is out today! Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy! We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆 #ancientrobotgames #gwent

All aboard 🚂 We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride? #ancientrobotgames

📢 Gwent pre-release event is on today 📢 Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield! Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!

So excited to finally have Kinfire available in the UK! Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our #GatheringforGood MTG draft and donated to support @warchilduk.bsky.social, we were so happy to be involved! Check them out and support their mission to ensure a safe future for every child! Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events

Super summer sale 📢 We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal! Stay tuned for more details! #ancientrobotgames

Ca-caw! We're b-b-b-back, baby! Tonight we'll be welcoming Dougal of @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social Inside the Rookery! www.patreon.com/posts/136093...

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All hail the Rat King! Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King. Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him! Produced & edited by Ryan Scott

We're so happy to support the 2nd Annual #GatheringforGood by the charity @warchilduk.bsky.social You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw!  Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict

Mini but mighty The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today! #ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories

Fate of the Fellowship is out today! Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye? Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today! #ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship

Heading down to @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social later for my first game of Battletech in 20 years...

We have plenty of new games in the games library! Here are some highlights: Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology The competitive fishing game Lure Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game #ancientrobotgames

Blood on the Clocktower is back in stock! A Demon and its minions are tormenting innocent villagers! Can you find the Demon in this game of deduction and deceit? We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website! #ancientrobotgames

This week's new releases! We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects! Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!

Huge thanks to the game designer Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social for coming to see the shop yesterday! And thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dave's Whisk(e)y Wednesday live from the shop, check it out if you haven't already! #ancientrobotgames #distilled

Strong thoughts and feelings from next week's guest 🤬 Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings Crown 👑 Produced & edited by Ryan Scott #ancientrobotgames

Dave will be broadcasting live from @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social  in Edinburgh for Whisk(e)y Wednesday today at 12 pm CST / 6pm BST  Tune in for an exciting Gen Con update! If you are in Edinburgh pop in store for goodies and giveaways! https://www.youtube.com/live/-FpANDqbRL8?si=yz7X6Sw7kgc8P1Pm

Communist Vacuum Leaders make for the best puns 🤣 Check out the latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the @ukge.bsky.social Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️ Produced & edited by Ryan Scott

Have you seen our new selection of RPGs from @planesailinggames.com yet? The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest! Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today! #ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames