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… Read More »Site Shop Open
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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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
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… Read More »Welcome Meet
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Low Ropes Playtime for Kids
Low Ropes CourseSupervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeOn 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.… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeAttendance: 19 / ∞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… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Playtest & Demo Session
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)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… Read More »Playtest & Demo Session
The Strange Games Quiz!
StageTest 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… Read More »The Strange Games Quiz!
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeAttendance: 4 / ∞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… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG: Daggerheart
Willows3/RPG GladeDaggerheart 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… Read More »RPG: Daggerheart
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeAttendance: 12 / ∞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… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Sea Shanties
Helvellyn MarqueeHoist 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… Read More »Sea Shanties
Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
StageBridgerton 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… Read More »Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Stage Show: Role-Playing James
StageAdventurers 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… Read More »Stage Show: Role-Playing James
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeOn 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.… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
StageAttendance: 17 / ∞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!… Read More »Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
RPG (for kids): Goblin Quest
Willows3/RPG GladeA Game of Fatal Ineptitude with hilarious consequences Under 18s only RPG Glade Table Number: 9
Puzzle Party!
Helvellyn MarqueePuzzle 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… Read More »Puzzle Party!
The Sunday Market
Village SquareThe 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… Read More »The Sunday Market
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Puzzled Pint
Helvellyn MarqueePuzzled 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… Read More »Puzzled Pint
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Movie: “Game Night”
StageWe'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… Read More »Movie: “Game Night”
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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
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… Read More »Site Shop Open
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking 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… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
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!
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… Read More »Site Shop Open
Explorers’ Society Open
Willows3/RPG GladeThe 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… Read More »Explorers’ Society 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
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… Read More »Welcome Meet
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Strangelands Roundup
Main CampfireGather 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… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Campfire Sing-a-round
Main CampfireJoin 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… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
Werewolf in the Dark
Parachute/Crate StackingA 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… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
Low Ropes Playtime for Kids
Low Ropes CourseSupervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeEach 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,… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Tabletop Rescue
Helvellyn MarqueeTabletop 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… Read More »Tabletop Rescue
Explorers’ Society Open
Willows3/RPG GladeThe 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… Read More »Explorers’ Society Open
The Strange Games Quiz!
StageTest 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… Read More »The Strange Games Quiz!
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeEach 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,… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Stage Show: Role-Playing James
StageAdventurers 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… Read More »Stage Show: Role-Playing James
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Movie Night – “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”
StageBack 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… Read More »Movie Night – “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”
Strangelands Roundup
Main CampfireGather 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… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Campfire Sing-a-round
Main CampfireJoin 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… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
Werewolf in the Dark
Parachute/Crate StackingA 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… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeEach 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,… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Systems Down
TBC, Meet at Village SquarePlay 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… Read More »Systems Down
Explorers’ Society Open
Willows3/RPG GladeThe 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… Read More »Explorers’ Society Open
The Sunday Market
Village SquareThe 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… Read More »The Sunday Market
Puzzle Party! – Escape room boxes & puzzles
Helvellyn MarqueePuzzle 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… Read More »Puzzle Party! – Escape room boxes & puzzles
2 Rooms and a Boom
Rifle RangeAttendance: 8 / ∞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… Read More »2 Rooms and a Boom
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeEach 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,… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Puzzled Pint
Arena MarqueePuzzled 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… Read More »Puzzled Pint
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Main CampfireHuddle 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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Strangelands Roundup
Main CampfireGather 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… Read More »Strangelands Roundup
Campfire Sing-a-round
Main CampfireJoin 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… Read More »Campfire Sing-a-round
Werewolf in the Dark
Parachute/Crate StackingA 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… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point open
Farewell Meet
ArenaJoin us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend and the traditional enormous group photo!