UK Games Expo Raises Vital Funds for Accessible Gaming

What do Orks from Lord of the Rings, Ghostbusters, Boba Fett from Star Wars, a Dalek and a Cyberman all have in common?

Apparently, they are all pretty good at playing ‘Whack-a-Mole’ on our Cosmo Switch system!

Showcasing Assistive Technology at UKGE 2026

We were privileged to be chosen as one of the UK Games Expo (UKGE) 2026 official charity partners and spent an incredible weekend showcasing our assistive and sensory technology to thousands of tabletop gamers at Birmingham’s NEC.

UKGE is the largest hobby games convention in the UK, with hundreds of producers, large and small, showcasing their games to over 87,000 visitors. It’s an incredibly fun, colourful and inclusive event that caters to families as well as the gaming enthusiasts.

Over the weekend we spoke to hundreds of people, many with lived experiences of disability and life-limiting conditions. We met SEND teachers, care service professionals and assistive tech users, all of whom shared their passion for gaming alongside their desire to help build a world of inclusion and accessibility for children with complex medical conditions.

Cosplay, Celebrities, and the Cosmo Challenge

The event sees a number of incredible cosplay groups roam the halls, bringing a touch of magic and fun to the event. Many of them stopped by our stand to try out our tech and take part in our Cosmo challenge. We even had a Dalek sing happy birthday to Bryan, our Tech Support expert!

Red Dwarf actor Chris Barrie also tried his hand at our challenge, slipping into his iconic Rimmer character when things didn’t quite go to plan!

£16,000 Raised to Support Children with Complex Medical Needs

The event raised a whopping £16,000 to help build a world of inclusion and fun for children and young people with life-limiting conditions across the UK. In addition, Lifelites received donations of games from Asmodee and Lost Boy Entertainment.

What the Organizers and Lifelites Say

UKGE creator and organiser, Richard Denning, said: “When I was approached by Lifelites I could see the potential for not only helping support a good cause but at the same time showcasing their technological solutions to helping children with disabilities and accessibility needs play the sort of games that we all enjoy. This sort of activity is why UKGE exists in the first place. One of the privileges and aims and benefits of running the show is being able to facilitate connections by bringing all sorts of companies and talents together and seeing what comes out of those meetings. It was great to see the Lifelites stand at the show busy and occupied as visitors and exhibitors explored it.”

Saskia Norori-McCormac, Lifelites Senior Engagement and Fundraising Officer, said, “It was an honour to be chosen as one of the charity partners for UKGE 2026. We are so grateful to have been given the opportunity to not only showcase how our assistive and sensory technology powers a world of inclusion and play, but to have been able to interact with the amazing tabletop gaming community over the course of the four days. The countless conversations, seeing the community getting involved, and sharing our world with theirs was truly the highlight of the weekend. Thank you to Richard and UKGE for making this a reality, and of course to everyone who stopped by to have a chat.”

How You Can Get Involved with Game Time

If you are a tabletop or video gamer and would like to support children with complex medical needs to play, learn and communicate, then please visit our Game Time page to see how you can play games and change lives.