Borrow from our large library of boardgames and play for free (return same day). (This extensive and curated service is separate to the festival games that you'll find in the Activity Centre and provides an even wider range of exciting titles for you to enjoy)
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
The official opening meet of the festival! Come gather on the arena to be officially welcomed and find out more about things you can expect over the weekend. Attendance isn't mandatory but is heartily recommended!
Whether you'd like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you're attending the festival alone?) or you're brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
The designer of Wherewolf introduces his long awaited new edition of the game, including scenarios! Followed by some demonstration games.
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
An informal 'chat and craft' session in Shackleton Lodge; hang out with other crafty geeky people with your choice of hobby. Do bring your paints, writing, knitting etc to the festival and show us what you're up to! If you don't have your own projects, pop along anyway and use provided supplies to make a… Read More »Craft, Chat, Paint and Prattle!
Whether you'd like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you're attending the festival alone?) or you're brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
Buyers come between 12pm-2pm to buy goodies! (Bring cash!) Sellers come and see Sas in the Village Square with your games and your completed form between 11.30am and 12pm then return to collect your earnings/unsold games at 2pm. Go to strangegamesfestival.co.uk/bring-buy for more information about selling.
Borrow from our large library of boardgames and play for free (return same day). (This extensive and curated service is separate to the festival games that you'll find in the Activity Centre and provides an even wider range of exciting titles for you to enjoy)
Whether you'd like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you're attending the festival alone?) or you're brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
In this interactive show you can watch and take part in a series of games based on popular TV quiz shows: Tenable, Pointless, Only Connect, Family Fortunes, and the always popular 'Biodiversity Blockbusters'! Through the games you’ll learn about biodiversity loss, the threats many species now face, and how you can do your bit to… Read More »Biodiversity Game Show
Interactive role-playing theatre. Adventures full of folk-lore, monsters, magic and mystery…
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Stupid Disco DJ set from Your Sound Lady (www.yoursoundlady.com) Playing whatever it is that you like amongst popular classics of the slightly weird and alternative realms. Think ska, Motown, goth, disco, etc.. defo no Ed Sheeran. To avoid disappointment get your request in to zoe@yoursoundlady.com ASAP. *NB requests must be child friendly
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
Looking for a game? Turn up at the 'looking for a game' table at the north (carpark) end of the main square to meet others
Craft Fair for all your beautiful wares and goodies. Sellers arrive and set up 11.30am-12pm. Buyers can buy from 12pm-2pm
Borrow from our large library of boardgames and play for free (return same day). (This extensive and curated service is separate to the festival games that you'll find in the Activity Centre and provides an even wider range of exciting titles for you to enjoy)
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
An exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight's Tower
Our beloved quiz, this time really focussed on BOARDGAMES! Bring a team or come along solo to join the fun
Live music from Luke and from Elaine
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
The big showdown between the houses: come along and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games.
Join us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend, for the thrilling conclusion of the Battle of the Houses, and of course for the biggest group photo yet!
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash full of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under the leafy canopy of the trees and take some time to find some calm. If you want to you may also like to add your… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
Knights Tower will be providing rolling sessions of medieval combat training, historical talks and photo opportunities! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window. Under 18s should be accompanied by a responsible adult
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
The official opening meet of the festival! Come gather on the arena to be officially welcomed and find out more about things you can expect over the weekend. Attendance isn’t mandatory but is heartily recommended!
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under the leafy canopy of the trees and take some time to find some calm. If you want to you may also like to add your… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash full of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Bring along a cuppa and your own project (whether that's crochet, embroidery, painting minis, or anything else) and enjoy a calm and social start to your morning in the village square. If you forget, or just aren't into crafting, we'll have some mindful adult colouring available.
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Knights Tower will be providing rolling sessions of medieval combat training, historical talks and photo opportunities! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window. Under 18s should be accompanied by a responsible adult
Sellers come and see Sas in the Village Square with your games and your completed form between 11.30am and 12pm then return to collect your earnings/unsold games at 2pm. Buyers bring cash! Go to strangegamesfestival.co.uk/bring-buy for more information about selling.
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Live music on stage, headlined by the awesome Pog If you'd like to entertain us (acoustic or mildly mic-ed only), get in touch with hello@strangegamesfestival.co.uk .
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Test your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Marvel from your DC? Your Catan from your Carcassone? Your Neil Gaiman from your George R R Martin? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to battle it out for the glory of being crowned the Geekiest… Read More »The Quiz!
"You enter a tavern. You see a group of comedian questers. What do you do? A Dungeons and Dragons-style comedy and interactive roleplaying game show, suitable for the experts, the novices and the uninitiated but curious. No two quests are alike – a unique mini-adventure. Roll the dice on this comedy game-show! 'Plenty of laughs… Read More »Character Building Experience (Stageshow)
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under the leafy canopy of the trees and take some time to find some calm. If you want to you may also like to add your… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash full of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Enjoy a calm and social start to your morning in the village square with some painting. Materials and inspiration will be provided to paint a ceramic coaster with your own unique design. To cover the cost of materials, we ask for a £3 contribution per coaster, paid in cash (or paypal) when you arrive. Bring… Read More »Craft and Cuppa – Paint a Coaster
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Knights Tower will be providing rolling sessions of medieval combat training, historical talks and photo opportunities! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window. Under 18s should be accompanied by a responsible adult
Craft Fair for all your beautiful wares and goodies. If you're interested in selling your geeky, game-y, handcrafted wares, please complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/uyXdLEmLY4UC9syp6 Any problems, questions, etc, please email sarah@strangegamesfestival.co.uk. Sellers arrive and set up 11.30am-12pm. Buyers can buy from 12pm-2pm
Whether you’d like to meet new friends to play with (perhaps you’re attending the festival alone?) or you’re brand new to board games and want to learn something new, this is the session for you! Our friendly volunteers will help find you a table of like-minded people and a game from the Strange Games Library… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
An exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight’s Tower
As someone among you could know, from the twenty years of experiences, games and ideas that Wherewolf has provided me, a new game is coming soon. One of its characteristics will be being divided in "Scenarios", each one settled in a different time and place, each one with a different flavor and unique rules and… Read More »From “Wherewolf” to “The Books of the Shadow”
Ever wondered how the hills were made? Where the sun goes at night? Who built that empty house on the edge of town? Let Jon show you...! Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller known for his captivating delivery and love of roots: folktales and myths that connect our history and our present, our surroundings and ourselves.… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under the leafy canopy of the trees and take some time to find some calm. If you want to you may also like to add your… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash full of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Knights Tower will be providing rolling sessions of medieval combat training, historical talks and photo opportunities! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window. Under 18s should be accompanied by a responsible adult
Join us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend and the traditional enormous group photo!