Werewolf – Rolling Games
Various LocationsAttendance: 0 / ∞
Werewolf games will be starting regularly and organically over the whole weekend, especially around campfires. You don't need to sign up for these so just come along and join in!
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Welcome Meet
ArenaThe 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!
Jackbox Games
Activity CentreA range of rolling party games using the projector and your phones. Games are 6-8 players but audience participation is encouraged!
New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)Attendance: 12 / 12
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
New Wherewolf with Christian Zoli
StageAttendance: 12 / 12
The designer of Wherewolf introduces his long awaited new edition of the game, including scenarios! Followed by some demonstration games.
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireAttendance: 6 / 6
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
Daily Update
StageA morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
Kubb & Molkky
ArenaAttendance: 7 / 7
Fun outdoor 'throwing' games suitable for all ages, could be described as similar to old-fashioned Skittles, or Viking Chess! Fun in the sunshine that is suitable for mixed ages (young people must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) Each game can take 12 or more players and lasts about 30 mins so latecomers may be able… Read More »Kubb & Molkky
Nerf Wars & Outdoor Games
ArenaAttendance: 7 / 7
Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult
Young Person’s LARP
Woodland Game ZoneAttendance: 7 / 7
Off the Vine adventures LARP, allows players to take on the role of their own fantasy hero and battle monsters (and each other), solve puzzles, complete quests or defend a fantasy location. The heroes will face challenges and battles, and have the option to cast magical spells (painted foam balls) to freeze, charm or blow… Read More »Young Person’s LARP
New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
Activity CentreAttendance: 7 / 7
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
Bring & Buy
Village SquareAttendance: 0 / ∞
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.
New Players & New Friends Board Gaming
Activity CentreAttendance: 0 / ∞
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
Woodland Nerf
Woodland Game ZoneAttendance: 4 / 4
Classic Nerf games including: Capture the flag. Assassin. Charge. Darts and safety eye wear provided Please meet up with the event organiser in the Village Square just before the start of the session, who will then lead the way to the Woodland Game Zone.
Biodiversity Game Show
StageAttendance: 5 / 5
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
The Storymaster’s Tales
StageInteractive role-playing theatre. Adventures full of folk-lore, monsters, magic and mystery…
Light Fun – Party, Board & Card Games
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)Drop in and make some friends over a range of light and fun games!
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireEver 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
DJ Set & Disco
StageStupid 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
Daily Update
StageA morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
Looking for a Game, Meeting Point
Village SquareAttendance: 5 / 5
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
Kubb & Molkky
ArenaAttendance: 5 / 5
Fun outdoor 'throwing' games suitable for all ages, could be described as similar to old-fashioned Skittles, or Viking Chess! Fun in the sunshine that is suitable for mixed ages (young people must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) Each game can take 12 or more players and lasts about 30 mins so latecomers may be able… Read More »Kubb & Molkky
Nerf Wars & Outdoor Games
ArenaAttendance: 5 / 5
Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult
Young Person’s LARP
Woodland Game ZoneAttendance: 5 / 5
Off the Vine adventures LARP, allows players to take on the role of their own fantasy hero and battle monsters (and each other), solve puzzles, complete quests or defend a fantasy location. The heroes will face challenges and battles, and have the option to cast magical spells (painted foam balls) to freeze, charm or blow… Read More »Young Person’s LARP
Craft Fair
Village SquareAttendance: 0 / ∞
Craft Fair for all your beautiful wares and goodies. Sellers arrive and set up 11.30am-12pm. Buyers can buy from 12pm-2pm
Woodland Nerf
Woodland Game ZoneAttendance: 20 / 20
Classic Nerf games including: Capture the flag. Assassin. Charge. Darts and safety eye wear provided Please meet up with the event organiser in the Village Square just before the start of the session, who will then lead the way to the Woodland Game Zone.
Medieval Combat Showcase
ArenaAn exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight's Tower
The Quiz
StageOur beloved quiz, this time really focussed on BOARDGAMES! Bring a team or come along solo to join the fun
Live Music
StageLive music from Luke and from Elaine
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireEver 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
Daily Update
StageA morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
House Games Showdown
ArenaThe big showdown between the houses: come along and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games.
Farewell Meet
ArenaJoin 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!
Site Shop Open
Site ShopThe site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Charging costs: £2 for a phone, £2.50 for a tablet, £3.00 for a power bank… Read More »Site Shop Open
Checkout Library and Info Point Open
Kipling Lodge (Small Lodge)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
Quiet and Reflective Space
Woodland GladeIf 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 Medieval Combat School
ArenaKnights 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
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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
Welcome Meet
ArenaThe 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!
KLASK Battle
Activity CentreAttendance: 4 / ∞
Why not kick off your Festival experience with the high-octane thrill of this award-winning, magnetic, table-top air-hockey party game, in an epic multiplayer battle! In this KLASK Battle session, we'll run two KLASK tables simultaneously in a series of winner-stays-on games, lasting 10 minutes each. The last players standing on each table when the timer… Read More »KLASK Battle
Werewolf* & Blood on the Clocktower*
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. *Games will start straight after the Welcome Meet so head over to the Social Deduction Glade right away! Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely… Read More »Werewolf* & Blood on the Clocktower*
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireEver 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
Quiet and Reflective Space
Woodland GladeIf 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
Site Shop Open
Site ShopThe site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Charging costs: £2 for a phone, £2.50 for a tablet, £3.00 for a power bank… Read More »Site Shop Open
Checkout Library and Info Point Open
Kipling Lodge (Small Lodge)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
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome find out the latest news and what's on today
Kid’s Low Ropes Fun
Low Ropes CourseSupervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
Craft and Cuppa – BYO
Village SquareBring 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.
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Knights Tower Medieval Combat School
ArenaKnights 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
Bring & Buy
Village SquareSellers 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.
2 Rooms and a Boom
ChapelAttendance: 47 / ∞
A Bomber, A President and a load of Hostages being swapped. Are you trying to protect the President, or do you want them in the Room with the Bomber. Try to work out who is on your team, where the key players are and get them in the right room...Oh and you only have 15… Read More »2 Rooms and a Boom
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Open Mic
StageLive 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 .
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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 Quiz!
StageTest 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!
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Character Building Experience (Stageshow)
Stage"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)
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireEver 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
Quiet and Reflective Space
Woodland GladeIf 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
Site Shop Open
Site ShopThe site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Charging costs: £2 for a phone, £2.50 for a tablet, £3.00 for a power bank… Read More »Site Shop Open
Checkout Library and Info Point Open
Kipling Lodge (Small Lodge)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
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome find out the latest news and what's on today
Kid’s Low Ropes Fun
Low Ropes CourseSupervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
Craft and Cuppa – Paint a Coaster
Village SquareAttendance: 10 / ∞
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
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Knights Tower Medieval Combat School
ArenaKnights 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
Sunday Market
Village SquareCraft 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
New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
The Resistance: Hostile Intent
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeBased on “The Resistance” party game, this is a secret identity social deduction game for 10 players with unique roles for each player, around 45 minutes per game. There’s an uninformed majority of 6 players (resistance team) and an informed minority of 4 players (spies team). There’s no prior experience needed, all rules will be… Read More »The Resistance: Hostile Intent
The Secrets of the Black Library (D&D 5e)
Birches1 (S)The Tower Looms before you, its Cold Iron walls absorbing what little light filters through the mist. The ancient gates long barred and sealed now stand agape as though the structure itself was waiting for you. This Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition One shot will take players on a journey of discovery down the perilous… Read More »The Secrets of the Black Library (D&D 5e)
Medieval Combat Showcase
ArenaAn exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight’s Tower
From “Wherewolf” to “The Books of the Shadow”
StageAs 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”
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireEver 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
Quiet and Reflective Space
Woodland GladeIf 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
Checkout Library and Info Point Open
Kipling Lodge (Small Lodge)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
Site Shop Open
Site ShopThe site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Charging costs: £2 for a phone, £2.50 for a tablet, £3.00 for a power bank… Read More »Site Shop Open
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome find out the latest news and what's on today
Kid’s Low Ropes Fun
Low Ropes CourseSupervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
Knights Tower Medieval Combat School
ArenaKnights 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
Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
Willows1/Social Deduction GladeRolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more details. Free play games are also likely to be happening around these times too, of course, and anyone wanting to run their own games would… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
House Games
ArenaCome along, pick a house, and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games.
Farewell Meet
ArenaJoin us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend and the traditional enormous group photo!