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!
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 Axe-throwing and Archery activities can also be bought here Card accepted
The Explorers' Society welcomes all! Drop in during our open hours to: Create or level up your character Buy equipment and gear Chat with the Guildmasters Learn the latest news and lore from the Strangelands Solve puzzles and uncover secrets Sign up for quests Or just come hang out with fellow adventurers! No appointment needed… Read More »Explorers’ Society Open
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!
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
Gather round the campfire each evening as the god of stories himself holds court, weaving the myths and legends of the Strangelands for all who'll listen. It's also your chance to catch up on the day's events — what's been discovered, who's done what, and which rumours are spreading through camp — so whether you've… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Join us by the campfire and take a bit of downtime with music, song and pleasant company. Bring yourself, your songs, your voices, your instruments and your enthusiasm, and share with everyone the music you love. We'll go around the circle -- Blood on the Clocktower style -- and if you want to sing a… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
A cross between hide and seek and social deduction. Come to the Parachute area at 23:30 each night to play Werewolf in the Dark. Head out into the dark and try to avoid getting killed by the monsters, if you survive you'll return to the village to get a short discussion time to decide who… 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 Axe-throwing and Archery 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
Supervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
Each morning and afternoon, 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. First, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and, afterwards, players will have the opportunity to ask… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Tabletop Rescue will be at the Strange Games Festival on Saturday with a huge selection of pre-owned board games and RPG books for sale: We are eBay UK's #1 seller of pre-owned board games and can be found at www.ebay.co.uk/str/tabletoprescue We bring our most popular and best condition games to events and are able to… Read More »Tabletop Rescue
The Explorers' Society welcomes all! Drop in during our open hours to: Create or level up your character Buy equipment and gear Chat with the Guildmasters Learn the latest news and lore from the Strangelands Solve puzzles and uncover secrets Sign up for quests Or just come hang out with fellow adventurers! No appointment needed… Read More »Explorers’ Society Open
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!
Each morning and afternoon, 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. First, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and, afterwards, players will have the opportunity to ask… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
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
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
Back by popular demand, we'll be projecting a movie on the main stage after dusk! This year the film will be: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves "A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul… Read More »Movie Night – “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”
Gather round the campfire each evening as the god of stories himself holds court, weaving the myths and legends of the Strangelands for all who'll listen. It's also your chance to catch up on the day's events — what's been discovered, who's done what, and which rumours are spreading through camp — so whether you've… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Join us by the campfire and take a bit of downtime with music, song and pleasant company. Bring yourself, your songs, your voices, your instruments and your enthusiasm, and share with everyone the music you love. We'll go around the circle -- Blood on the Clocktower style -- and if you want to sing a… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
A cross between hide and seek and social deduction. Come to the Parachute area at 23:30 each night to play Werewolf in the Dark. Head out into the dark and try to avoid getting killed by the monsters, if you survive you'll return to the village to get a short discussion time to decide who… 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 Axe-throwing and Archery 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
Each morning and afternoon, 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. First, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and, afterwards, players will have the opportunity to ask… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Play testing a Solo Space Exploration Game. Trade, Fight, Discover. Your spaceships navigation systems are broken. You in a galaxy with no map and few resources. Hostile Rogue ships patrol space looking for easy cargo farming. This game is a solo flip and write. Using standard playing cards you generated the galaxy. Using tables you… Read More »Systems Down
The Explorers' Society welcomes all! Drop in during our open hours to: Create or level up your character Buy equipment and gear Chat with the Guildmasters Learn the latest news and lore from the Strangelands Solve puzzles and uncover secrets Sign up for quests Or just come hang out with fellow adventurers! No appointment needed… Read More »Explorers’ Society Open
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. Come along to the main square between 12pm and 2pm on Sunday to see what's on offer. Sellers set up from 11:30 -… Read More »The Sunday Market
Puzzle Party Games will be hosting FREE to play Escape Rooms all Sunday afternoon at the Helvellyn Marquee There are a variety of Escape Rooms and themes to try, with a range of difficulties. We also have 2 duplicate rooms, so if there are teams that are competitive - we can offer Escape Room RACING!… Read More »Puzzle Party! – Escape room boxes & puzzles
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
Each morning and afternoon, 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. First, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and, afterwards, players will have the opportunity to ask… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Puzzled Pint is a non-competitive, accessible team puzzle event. Imagine a team pub quiz but replace all the questions with word puzzles, picture puzzles, logic puzzles, ciphers, maybe some puzzles with things to cut out and manipulate and probably a few puns, and you've got the idea. Hints are always free and we'll make sure… 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
Gather round the campfire each evening as the god of stories himself holds court, weaving the myths and legends of the Strangelands for all who'll listen. It's also your chance to catch up on the day's events — what's been discovered, who's done what, and which rumours are spreading through camp — so whether you've… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Join us by the campfire and take a bit of downtime with music, song and pleasant company. Bring yourself, your songs, your voices, your instruments and your enthusiasm, and share with everyone the music you love. We'll go around the circle -- Blood on the Clocktower style -- and if you want to sing a… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
A cross between hide and seek and social deduction. Come to the Parachute area at 23:30 each night to play Werewolf in the Dark. Head out into the dark and try to avoid getting killed by the monsters, if you survive you'll return to the village to get a short discussion time to decide who… 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 Axe-throwing and Archery 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
Join us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend and the traditional enormous group photo!