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  • Werewolf – Rolling Games

    Various Locations
    Attendance: 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!

  • Welcome Meet

    Arena

    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!

  • Jackbox Games

    Activity Centre

    A 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

    Stage
    Attendance: 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 Campfire
    Attendance: 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

    Stage

    A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!

  • Kubb & Molkky

    Arena
    Attendance: 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

    Arena
    Attendance: 7 / 7

    Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Young Person’s LARP

    Woodland Game Zone
    Attendance: 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 Centre
    Attendance: 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 Square
    Attendance: 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.

  • 2 Rooms & a Boom

    Chapel
    Attendance: 0 / ∞

    Rolling 15-20 minute games within this two hour window.

  • New Players & New Friends Board Gaming

    Activity Centre
    Attendance: 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 Zone
    Attendance: 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

    Stage
    Attendance: 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

    Stage

    Interactive role-playing theatre. Adventures full of folk-lore, monsters, magic and mystery…

  • Campfire Storytelling with Jon

    Main Campfire

    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

  • DJ Set & Disco

    Stage

    Stupid Disco DJ set from Your Sound Lady (www.yoursoundlady.com) Playing whatever it is that you like amongst popular classics of the slightly weird and alternative realms. Think ska, Motown, goth, disco, etc..  defo no Ed Sheeran. To avoid disappointment get your request in to zoe@yoursoundlady.com ASAP. *NB requests must be child friendly

  • Daily Update

    Stage

    A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!

  • Looking for a Game, Meeting Point

    Village Square
    Attendance: 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

    Arena
    Attendance: 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

    Arena
    Attendance: 5 / 5

    Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Young Person’s LARP

    Woodland Game Zone
    Attendance: 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

  • Live Music

    Stage
    Attendance: 0 / ∞

    Live music from Hephziwren

  • Craft Fair

    Village Square
    Attendance: 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 Zone
    Attendance: 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

    Arena

    An exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight's Tower

  • The Quiz

    Stage

    Our beloved quiz, this time really focussed on BOARDGAMES! Bring a team or come along solo to join the fun

  • Live Music

    Stage

    Live music from Luke and from Elaine

  • Campfire Storytelling with Jon

    Main Campfire

    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

    Stage

    A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!

  • House Games Showdown

    Arena

    The big showdown between the houses: come along and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games.

  • Farewell Meet

    Arena

    Join us for a recap of the best bits of the weekend, for the thrilling conclusion of the Battle of the Houses, and of course for the biggest group photo yet!

  • Site Shop Open

    Site Shop Open

    Site Shop

    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

  • Checkout Library and Info Point 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

  • Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Arena

    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

  • New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions

    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

    Arena

    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!

  • KLASK Battle

    Activity Centre
    Attendance: 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

  • Mafia

    Mafia*

    Willows3/RPG Glade

    Rolling games of Mafia during this time window. *Games will start straight after the Welcome Meet so head over to the Social Deduction Glade. Please visit the Social Deduction Glade for more info!

  • Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower

    Werewolf* & Blood on the Clocktower*

    Willows3/RPG Glade

    Rolling 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*

  • Site Shop Open

    Site Shop Open

    Site Shop

    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

  • Checkout Library and Info Point 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

  • Craft and Cuppa – BYO

    Village Square

    Bring along a cuppa and your own project (whether that's crochet, embroidery, painting minis, or anything else) and enjoy a calm and social start to your morning in the village square. If you forget, or just aren't into crafting, we'll have some mindful adult colouring available.

  • New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions

    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

  • Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Arena

    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

  • Bring & Buy

    Village Square

    Sellers come and see Sas in the Village Square with your games and your completed form between 11.30am and 12pm then return to collect your earnings/unsold games at 2pm. Buyers bring cash! Go to strangegamesfestival.co.uk/bring-buy for more information about selling.

  • 2 Rooms and a Boom

    Chapel
    Attendance: 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

    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

  • Open Mic

    Stage

    Live music on stage, headlined by the awesome Pog If you'd like to entertain us (acoustic or mildly mic-ed only), get in touch with hello@strangegamesfestival.co.uk .

  • New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions

    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!

    Stage

    Test your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Marvel from your DC? Your Catan from your Carcassone? Your Neil Gaiman from your George R R Martin? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to battle it out for the glory of being crowned the Geekiest… Read More »The Quiz!

  • Mafia

    Mafia

    Willows3/RPG Glade

    Rolling games of Mafia during this time window. Please visit the Social Deduction Glade for more info!

  • 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)

  • Site Shop Open

    Site Shop Open

    Site Shop

    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

  • Checkout Library and Info Point 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

  • Craft and Cuppa – Paint a Coaster

    Village Square
    Attendance: 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

    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

  • Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Knights Tower Medieval Combat School

    Arena

    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

  • Sunday Market

    Village Square

    Craft Fair for all your beautiful wares and goodies. If you're interested in selling your geeky, game-y, handcrafted wares, please complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/uyXdLEmLY4UC9syp6 Any problems, questions, etc, please email sarah@strangegamesfestival.co.uk. Sellers arrive and set up 11.30am-12pm. Buyers can buy from 12pm-2pm

  • New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions

    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