Rolling 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
Based 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 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)
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”
Rolling 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
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
The 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
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Supervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
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
Rolling 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
Come along, pick a house, 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 and the traditional enormous group photo!
The unforgettable game that combines the classical game of Werewolf with hide-and-go-seek, Werewolf in the Dark! The social deduction of Werewolf Who among the villagers is the Werewolf? During the daylight phase, vote to eliminate a player you suspect of killing others at night. The childhood intensity of Hide-and-go-Seek? During the night phase, everyone hides… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark!
The 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 Card accepted
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Welcome to the Bead-Filled Bonanza at the Strange Games Festival! Hey there, game enthusiasts! Ready to dive headfirst into a bead-packed adventure that will tickle your brain, flex your strategic muscles, and show off your undying love for all things board games? Join our epic Uno tournament happening right under your noses at the Strange… Read More »Uno Tournament: Weekend-long & Festival-wide
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, come to the meeting point in the Activity Centre on the hour during this window and our friendly Board Games Host will assist forming groups and… Read More »New Friends & New Players Meeting Point
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!
Level up in the 1UP Retro Gaming Zone between 7pm-11pm every night, where you will find a trove of nostalgic retro video games and consoles to play (£2 per person for weekend access) Fancy taking your friends on at Mario Kart, Smash Bros. or Golden Eye, or fighting it out on our Street Fighter arcade… Read More »1UP Retro Gaming
PlayCulture create exciting, tactical, sneaky outdoor games that make you feel like a kid again! PlayCulture games are app-supported and take place physically in the real world. Here's a taste of what will be on offer: Seektag is like competitive hide and seek! In Indie mode you get points for spotting other players without getting… Read More »PlayCulture
A group of travellers, lost in the forest, search for clues to find a way to safety… Deep Woods Adventure is a Strange Games special - a home-brewed, 'lifesize' version of the push-your-luck game 'Deep Sea Adventure', played in the woods. Want to play? The game will be set up and available all weekend, including… Read More »Deep Woods Adventure (Self-Serve Game Available)
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
The unforgettable game that combines the classical game of Werewolf with hide-and-go-seek, Werewolf in the Dark! The social deduction of Werewolf Who among the villagers is the Werewolf? During the daylight phase, vote to eliminate a player you suspect of killing others at night. The childhood intensity of Hide-and-go-Seek? During the night phase, everyone hides… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark!
The 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 Card accepted
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, come to the meeting point in the Activity Centre on the hour during this window and our friendly Board Games Host will assist forming groups and… Read More »New Friends & New Players Meeting Point
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
We'll be playing Chupito! - The Original Six-Shooter Challenge Game. Players will draw from a range of physical and mental challenge cards and wager bullets against one another to see who comes out on top. Can you sing the highest note? Or name the most varieties of cheese? Do you have the most keys on… Read More »Chupito
PlayCulture create exciting, tactical, sneaky outdoor games that make you feel like a kid again! PlayCulture games are app-supported and take place physically in the real world. Here's a taste of what will be on offer: Seektag is like competitive hide and seek! In Indie mode you get points for spotting other players without getting… Read More »PlayCulture
Come and relax on the arena lawn, watching our talented Festival-goers perform on the main stage! Starring: Nick & Chess Ziroby Nao Kiri
Test your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Catan from your Carcassonne? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to battle it out for the glory of being crowned the Geekiest Gamers!
Level up in the 1UP Retro Gaming Zone between 7pm-11pm every night, where you will find a trove of nostalgic retro video games and consoles to play (£2 per person for weekend access) Fancy taking your friends on at Mario Kart, Smash Bros. or Golden Eye, or fighting it out on our Street Fighter arcade… Read More »1UP Retro Gaming
Come and chill out on the arena as we project a movie on the main stage after dusk. There was a popular request made in Discord for the movie selection to be the 1980s absolute classic fantasy adventure comedy, "The Princess Bride". To this we must, of course, say "As you wish".
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
The unforgettable game that combines the classical game of Werewolf with hide-and-go-seek, Werewolf in the Dark! The social deduction of Werewolf Who among the villagers is the Werewolf? During the daylight phase, vote to eliminate a player you suspect of killing others at night. The childhood intensity of Hide-and-go-Seek? During the night phase, everyone hides… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark!
Want a gentle start to your Sunday morning? Bring along a cuppa and join others for 'cosy and calm' morning games. A selection of games will be ready that are less competitive, slower and have simple rules. Alternatively you're also very welcome to bring your own craft project or grab a colouring page from our… Read More »Cosy Games (or Crafts!) and a Cuppa
The 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 Card accepted
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, come to the meeting point in the Activity Centre on the hour during this window and our friendly Board Games Host will assist forming groups and… Read More »New Friends & New Players Meeting Point
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Supervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
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
We'll be playing Chupito! - The Original Six-Shooter Challenge Game. Players will draw from a range of physical and mental challenge cards and wager bullets against one another to see who comes out on top. Can you sing the highest note? Or name the most varieties of cheese? Do you have the most keys on… Read More »Chupito
The Sunday Market takes place in the main square from 12pm-2pm (on Sunday!), with a wide range of unique handcrafted, geek or games related items available from our community's talented members. Available to buy: 'Indie' boardgames. Unique graffiti-style and boardgame themed t-shirts Board game accessories Handmade crafts and original art including ceramics, art prints, woven… Read More »Sunday Market
PlayCulture create exciting, tactical, sneaky outdoor games that make you feel like a kid again! PlayCulture games are app-supported and take place physically in the real world. Here's a taste of what will be on offer: Seektag is like competitive hide and seek! In Indie mode you get points for spotting other players without getting… Read More »PlayCulture
Come along, pick a house, and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games. Hear more about this event on our Strange Games Festival Radio YouTube podcast.
Level up in the 1UP Retro Gaming Zone between 7pm-11pm every night, where you will find a trove of nostalgic retro video games and consoles to play (£2 per person for weekend access) Fancy taking your friends on at Mario Kart, Smash Bros. or Golden Eye, or fighting it out on our Street Fighter arcade… Read More »1UP Retro Gaming
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
Come and chill out on the arena as we project a movie on the main stage after dusk (but in this case, not after midnight). Three rules. No bright lights. Don't get it wet. And, whatever you do, don't feed the stage after midnight!
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, come to the meeting point in the Activity Centre on the hour during this window and our friendly Board Games Host will assist forming groups and… Read More »New Friends & New Players Meeting Point
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
The 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 Card accepted
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Join us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend and the traditional enormous group photo!
The 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 Card accepted
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
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!
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
The 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 Card accepted
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Supervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
On Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day. From 10am, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and afterwards, players will have the opportunity… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Come along and see what exciting new games are on the horizon! Featuring: Bean Counters (Gibson Games) – Chaotic Game for 3+ Players. Welcome to the new employees of Bean Counters Inc., Your job? Count beans. How? Frantically. Why? Enough questions. In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud card game, you’ll need to play, count, and slam your… Read More »Playtest & Demo Session
Test your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Catan from your Carcassonne? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to battle it out for the glory of being crowned the Geekiest Gamers!
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Daggerheart introductory scenario Daggerheart is a system created by the Critical Role team, intended as a light, fast, simple alternative to D&D for high adventure in fantasy settings. This is a run-through of the quickstart rules with pregenerated characters, intended to teach players the system and give them a fast introduction to how playing the… Read More »RPG: Daggerheart
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Hoist the sails and raise your voices! Dive into an evening of rollicking tunes, hearty singalongs, and nautical cheer. We've managed to commandeer a space for songs old and new so whether you're a seasoned sailor or landlubber, all are welcome to join the chorus. Participant notes: the session may not be ideal… Read More »Sea Shanties
Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Charlie's Angles in this brand new D&D one shot set amidst the blood, guts and ballgowns of Regency England, by award winning, all queer actual play company, Damsels in Dicestress. Join a ragtag group of scandalous scoundrels and promising young ladies on a demonic adventure full of horror… Read More »Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Adventurers wanted for magical journey through a mythical realm, all told with the power of improvisational comedy, overly large dice, and the power of imagination (due to budgetary cuts). Have you ever wanted to be a powerful mage and throw fireballs at cultists? Or a cunning thief, stealing the key to the vault from a… Read More »Stage Show: Role-Playing James
The 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 Card accepted
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Come to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
On Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day. From 10am, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and afterwards, players will have the opportunity… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
What's this? One of the biggest games of the festival...JUST GOT BIGGER?! Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! In Mega SPIES, you sign up for the game in the morning and then go off and enjoy the festival, at any time in which… Read More »Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
A Game of Fatal Ineptitude with hilarious consequences Under 18s only RPG Glade Table Number: 9
Puzzle Party Games will be hosting FREE to play Escape Rooms all day (11am-6pm), come and find us at the Helvellyn Marquee There are a variety of Escape Rooms and themes to try, with a range of difficulties. We will also have a range of stand alone puzzles ranging from simple to fiendish and some… Read More »Puzzle Party!
The Sunday Market takes place in the main square from 12pm-2pm (on Sunday!), with a wide range of unique handcrafted, geek or games related items available from our community's talented members. Available to buy: 'Indie' boardgames Unique graffiti-style and boardgame themed t-shirts Board game accessories Handmade crafts and original art including ceramics, art prints, woven… Read More »The Sunday Market
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Puzzled Pint is a monthly puzzle tradition running around the world for 15 years, in London for over 12 and in Brighton since February. Imagine a team pub quiz but replace all the questions with puzzles: word puzzles, picture puzzles, logic puzzles, ciphers, figure-the-rules-out puzzles, maybe some physical puzzles. Then dial the competitiveness right down;… Read More »Puzzled Pint
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
We'll be projecting a movie on the main stage after dusk! This year, by popular vote: Game Night Game Night A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery when the shady brother of one of them is seemingly kidnapped by dangerous gangsters. BBFC Rated: 15
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 of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
The 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 Card accepted
Come to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Come along, pick a house, 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 and the traditional enormous group photo!