Borrow from our large library of boardgames and play for free (return same day). (This extensive and curated service is separate to the festival games that you'll find in the Activity Centre and provides an even wider range of exciting titles for you to enjoy)
The Strange Games Festival 2022 - a long August bank holiday weekend of games and camping. Board games, Role-playing games, Werewolf, marquees, food vans, and much fun. Please note: refunds are only considered on event cancellation, substantial alteration or by special exception determined by the organisers at their sole discretion.
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!
Rolling sessions of medieval combat training! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window.
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
Play some short quizzes together based on the TV quiz show Tenable. Including, new for this year, top 10 board games...
Regular games will be starting between these times - please head over to the Blood on the Clocktower area to sign up directly there
Play some short quizzes together based on the TV quiz show Tenable. Including, new for this year, top 10 board games...
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!
A range of rolling party games using the projector and your phones. Games are 6-8 players but audience participation is encouraged!
Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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
The designer of Wherewolf introduces his long awaited new edition of the game, including scenarios! Followed by some demonstration games.
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
Tragic horror RPG. Low on the dice rolling, high on the storytelling. 10 days ago the world went dark, 5 days ago they came, now we're trying to find safety and salvation in a dark and dying world. Adults only, this is a horror game, played in the dark. No experience necessary, but it is… Read More »10 Candles
A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show