Strange Games Festival Opens!
Reception will be open from 2pm on Friday 22nd August 2025. Please do not arrive before this time unless you have a volunteer role that requires it.
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
The Strange Games Festival 2025
Bushy Wood Activity Centre Main Road, Hailsham, United KingdomThe Strange Games Festival 2025 – a long August bank holiday weekend of games and camping. Board games, Role-playing games, Blood on the Clocktower, Werewolf, marquees, food stalls, and much… Read More »The Strange Games Festival 2025
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
Strange Traitors – The First Night
ArenaThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – The First Night
Scythe – 7 player game
Activity CentreScythe, the board game, at max player count with expansions! Experienced players ideal.
RPG: The Count, the Castle, the Curse
Willows3/RPG GladeYou accepted an invitation to dine at the Count's many-spired castle. You arrived in a plush velvet-lined carriage. Now you have woken up in a cage, suspended over a dank,… Read More »RPG: The Count, the Castle, the Curse
Beginner Werewolf
Cub Glade/SD GladeWerewolf is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while keeping your own… Read More »Beginner Werewolf
Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Cub Glade/SD GladeBlood on the Clocktower is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while… Read More »Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
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
RPG: Slugblaster – Turbo X
Willows3/RPG GladeSystem: Slugblaster from Myth Works In the small town of Hillview, teenage hoverboarders sneak into other dimensions to explore, film tricks, go viral, and get away from the problems at… Read More »RPG: Slugblaster – Turbo X
Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Main CampfireThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
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!
The Genius Game
Helvellyn MarqueeInspired by Korean gameshows "The Genius" and "The Devil's Plan", this will be a series of games/challenges, testing your intelligence, negotiation, strategy, tactics, and social skills. The two losers of… Read More »The Genius Game
Low Ropes Playtime for Kids
Low Ropes CourseSupervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
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!
Beginner Werewolf
Cub Glade/SD GladeWerewolf is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while keeping your own… Read More »Beginner Werewolf
Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Cub Glade/SD GladeBlood on the Clocktower is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while… Read More »Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna 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.
Archery Sessions Available
Site ShopArchery sessions will be run by the site during this time window You can get tickets and arrange your time at the site shop (which is open 9am-8pm daily) … Read More »Archery Sessions Available
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
Megagame – Den of Wolves: New Eden
Arena MarqueeIn this game you will play a member of a space fleet, survivors of a massive attack from the nation of Wolf - decimating and subjugating the other settled worlds.… Read More »Megagame – Den of Wolves: New Eden
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
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
RPG: Heart: The City Beneath – Drowned
ChapelSystem: Heart: The City Beneath by Rowan, Rook & Decard Under the chaotic city of Spire lies a roiling, unreal mass of fantasy and flesh known as the Heart, a… Read More »RPG: Heart: The City Beneath – Drowned
Human TwinTinBots
ArenaHuman-sized version of the programming board game "Twin Tin Bots" in which players are themselves the robots moving around a massive board, ‘zapping’ opposing robots and collecting crystals for victory.… Read More »Human TwinTinBots
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!
Human TwinTinBots
ArenaHuman-sized version of the programming board game "Twin Tin Bots" in which players are themselves the robots moving around a massive board, ‘zapping’ opposing robots and collecting crystals for victory.… Read More »Human TwinTinBots
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna 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: Adventure Skeletons
Willows3/RPG GladeYou’re a skeleton, bored of guarding the dungeon for some wizard, and you decide that you should go on an adventure instead. You’re having a great time in the human… Read More »RPG: Adventure Skeletons
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
RPG: The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point
Willows3/RPG GladeShadowdark RPG (Old school adventure tropes) The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point Something is wrong at Peacock Point Lighthouse! The beacon has gone dark and ships are in peril. The… Read More »RPG: The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point
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: The Wild Sea
Willows3/RPG GladeThe Wild Sea - a RPG using a modified Forged in the Dark system. A narrative-driven tabletop roleplaying game set in a sprawling, post-apocalyptic world overrun by a vast, endless… Read More »RPG: The Wild Sea
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Unicorn Cup!
ArenaDost thou wish to be entertained?! To be crowned the champion of all champions?! Then yee simply must join us for a weekend of medieval madness, to enlist and bear… Read More »The Unicorn Cup!
Megagame – Wyrten Bridge
Arena MarqueeWelcome to Wyrten Bridge, a small village on the River Arun. Everyone around you appears to be human, but the Veil between worlds has fallen and there are Gods and… Read More »Megagame – Wyrten Bridge
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Beginner Werewolf
Cub Glade/SD GladeWerewolf is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while keeping your own… Read More »Beginner Werewolf
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna 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.
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
RPG: Off the Rails
Willows3/RPG GladeStarfinder 2e system, Off the Rails Somehow, someway you and your fellow mercenaries have found yourself on the wrong side of the law. You're now being transported to a maximum… Read More »RPG: Off the Rails
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Strange Traitors – Round Table
StageThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Round Table
Blood on the Clocktower – Experimental HomeBrew!
Cub Glade/SD GladeThis is a special, homebrew, experimental Blood on the Clocktower Game Mode that borrows elements from another great social deduction game, Two Rooms and a Boom. Two regular Blood on… Read More »Blood on the Clocktower – Experimental HomeBrew!
RPG: Mothership
Willows3/RPG GladeA highly accessible sci-fi horror RPG (roleplaying game) suitable for complete beginners. You and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space! Everything… Read More »RPG: Mothership
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
Megagame – Raven Banner
Arena MarqueeFor decades Danish raiders have been pillaging the coasts of England, but recently the "Great Heathen Army" conquered the northernmost kingdom of Northumbria. As a Saxon aristocrat or Danish raider… Read More »Megagame – Raven Banner
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
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
Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Main CampfireThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
The Genius Game
Arena MarqueeInspired by Korean gameshows "The Genius" and "The Devil's Plan", this will be a series of games/challenges, testing your intelligence, negotiation, strategy, tactics, and social skills. The two losers of… Read More »The Genius Game
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!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
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!
Beginner Werewolf
Cub Glade/SD GladeWerewolf is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while keeping your own… Read More »Beginner Werewolf
Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Cub Glade/SD GladeBlood on the Clocktower is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while… Read More »Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
StageWhat'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
Archery Sessions Available
Site ShopArchery sessions will be run by the site during this time window You can get tickets and arrange your time at the site shop (which is open 9am-8pm daily) … Read More »Archery Sessions Available
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Dune Imperium – 3v3 game
Activity CentreDune Imperium, the board game, at max player count with team mode expansion! Experienced players ideal.
RPG: Girl By Moonlight – In A Maze of Dreams
Willows3/RPG GladeSystem: Girl By Moonlight by Evil Hat Productions A game about the tragic struggles and defiant triumphs of a group of magical girls resisting an oppressive society. Girl by Moonlight… Read More »RPG: Girl By Moonlight – In A Maze of Dreams
RPG: Freebooters on the Frontier
Willows3/RPG GladeJoin a band of ill-advised peasants as they seek to storm the local redoubt of a depraved aristocrat. Marvel at the decadence of his stately home, wonder at the magical… Read More »RPG: Freebooters on the Frontier
RPG: The Waking of Willowby Hall
Willows3/RPG GladeShadowdark RPG (Old school adventures) The Waking of Willowby Hall Willowby Hall has stood alone in a clearing in the woods outside of town for longer than anyone can remember.… Read More »RPG: The Waking of Willowby Hall
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
Megagame – Crisis: Mars
Arena MarqueeThe year is 2241 and humanity has colonised the inner solar system with space stations and mining in the asteroid belt, and a colony and terraforming project on Mars. In… Read More »Megagame – Crisis: Mars
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Unicorn Cup!
ArenaDost thou wish to be entertained?! To be crowned the champion of all champions?! Then yee simply must join us for a weekend of medieval madness, to enlist and bear… Read More »The Unicorn Cup!
RPG: Alice is Missing
ChapelAlice is Missing - a silent, immersive tabletop roleplaying game of mystery, loss, and emotional storytelling. The game is played entirely through text messages, either via phones or messaging apps.… Read More »RPG: Alice is Missing
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Cub Glade/SD GladeBlood on the Clocktower is a very popular social deduction game played through rounds of conversations. Through these rounds you will interact with other players to determine their secrets, while… Read More »Beginner Blood on the Clocktower
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Willows3/RPG GladeA famous relic hunter seeks adventurers to help her find caches of treasure hidden by the now-defeated followers of the Cult of the Dragon. Her maps and notes may lead… Read More »Beginner RPG Session – Treasure of the Broken Hoard
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Strange Traitors – Round Table
StageThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Round Table
RPG Multitable Event – Assault on Singularity Base
Willows3/RPG GladeAssault on Singularity Base - Cypher System “Even now, the Imperium works to create a weapon so terrible that no force can stand against them. With this yoke, they will… Read More »RPG Multitable Event – Assault on Singularity Base
RPG: Mothership
Willows3/RPG GladeA highly accessible sci-fi horror RPG (roleplaying game) suitable for complete beginners. You and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space! Everything… Read More »RPG: Mothership
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
Megagame – Crisis: Mars
Arena MarqueeThe year is 2241 and humanity has colonised the inner solar system with space stations and mining in the asteroid belt, and a colony and terraforming project on Mars. In… Read More »Megagame – Crisis: Mars