The Strange Games Festival 2023 - a long August bank holiday weekend of games and camping. Board games, Role-playing games, Werewolf, Blood on the Clocktower, marquees, food stalls, and much… Read More »The Strange Games Festival 2023
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
Please only sign up if you have played Firefly before. If you played on Saturday in the novices' game, that will be good enough. Fictitious people may die
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… Read More »Site Shop 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… Read More »Checkout Library and Info Point Open
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
A three day version of BBCs The Traitors, but without the £100k prize or Claudia Winkleman. Designed to happen alongside whatever else you want to do at the festival. An… Read More »The Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Supervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
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… Read More »Craft and Cuppa – Paint a Coaster
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… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Rolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
All expansions available. Suspicions, blind accusations and cutthroat survival are the name of the game. Age 12+, some adult content and character assassination etc Under 18s should be accompanied… Read More »Battlestar Galactica – Game 1
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… Read More »Knights Tower Medieval Combat School
Climbing sessions will be run by the site during this time window You can buy tickets and get more information at the site shop (the shop is open 9am-8pm daily)… Read More »Climbing Wall
A brand new, cooperative board game based on the awesome dwarf mining game! Brave the depths of the planet Hoxus to mine precious minerals while fighting off hordes of Bugs.… Read More »Deep Rock Galactic
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,… Read More »Sunday Market
Due to popular demand a second Speakeasy has opened! For fairness, please only sign up to this game if you did not attend Saturday's Speakeasy The Fed's have gotten… Read More »Speakeasy
'PlayCulture create exciting, tactical, sneaky games that make you feel like a kid again! Zombies is a large-scale app-supported infectious outdoor tag game! Evade zombies, pick up health packs, become… Read More »PlayCulture: Zombies & PirateGold
A one-off Frostgrave scenario! All participating players can bring their own warband (even if it's currently running in another campaign) and I'll run a scenario involving treasure, a Big Bad… Read More »Frostgrave
A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventurer’s League Adventure. A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World. Rescued by… Read More »D&D 5E – Ice Road Trackers
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… Read More »New Friends & New Players Gaming Sessions
Rolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
This event is only open to qualifying players from Saturday's Groups Stages and Quarter-Finals. If you'd like to join the tournament, please sign up to the Saturday event to secure… Read More »Modern Classics Multi-Game Tournament: Semi-Finals & Grand Final
Based on “The Resistance” party game, this is a secret identity social deduction game for 10 players with unique roles for each player, around 45 minutes per game. There’s an… Read More »The Resistance: Hostile Intent
Avatar Legends: The RPG is a heroic fantasy game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra in which you and your friends take… Read More »Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game
A live-action game based on the true story of Nicaraguan Sign Language, where deaf children in a country with no official sign language spontaneously created their own. Players embody students… Read More »Sign
The Tower Looms before you, its Cold Iron walls absorbing what little light filters through the mist. The ancient gates long barred and sealed now stand agape as though the… Read More »The Secrets of the Black Library (D&D 5e)
All expansions available. Suspicions, blind accusations and cutthroat survival are the name of the game. Age 12+, some adult content and character assassination etc Under 18s should be accompanied… Read More »Battlestar Galactica – Game 2
Using D&D 5e in a Planescape-inspired contemporary fantasy setting, this mystery sees players investigate a string of disappearances occurring around the river Yuok. A role-play heavy one-shot using battlemaps and… Read More »Yuok River Rescue
A three day version of BBCs The Traitors, but without the £100k prize or Claudia Winkleman. Designed to happen alongside whatever else you want to do at the festival. An… Read More »The Strange Traitors – Round Table
An exciting display of full contact medieval combat by Knight’s Tower
Modern horror RPG using jenga rather than dice. Try and escape a camping trip gone horribly wrong but maybe don't get too attached to your character. Content warnings: horror,… Read More »Dread
Rallyman is a dice-based, push-your-luck, racing game full of nail-biting action, catastrophic spins, and dastardly manoeuvres. Some of us Rallyman addicts will be returning to the track with fancy new… Read More »Rallyman
As someone among you could know, from the twenty years of experiences, games and ideas that Wherewolf has provided me, a new game is coming soon. One of its characteristics… Read More »From “Wherewolf” to “The Books of the Shadow”
You are a hobbit in a village that is not the Shire but is basically the Shire and you are going to have adventures with your friends which may extend… Read More »Hobbits!
Rolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
If you need to 'pause' for whatever reason during the festival, a quiet and reflective outdoor space will be available throughout the weekend. Take some time out - sit under… Read More »Quiet and Reflective Space
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 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
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
Supervised kids play session in low-ropes climbing area
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… Read More »Knights Tower Medieval Combat School
Rolling games of Werewolf and Blood on the Clocktower will be on offer during these times by Festival mods. Please see the board in the Social Deduction Glade for more… Read More »Werewolf & Blood on the Clocktower
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!
Human-sized version of the programming board game Twin Tin Bots. Players play in teams of 3 to guide their fellow robots around a life-size game board, ‘zapping’ opposing robots and… Read More »Human TwinTinBots
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… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark!
The Strange Games Festival 2024 – a long August bank holiday weekend of games and camping. Board games, Role-playing games, Werewolf, Blood on the Clocktower, marquees, food stalls, and much… Read More »The Strange Games Festival 2024
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… Read More »Site Shop 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… Read More »Checkout Library & Info Point Open
Welcome to the Bead-Filled Bonanza at the Strange Games Festival! Hey there, game enthusiasts! Ready to dive headfirst into a bead-packed adventure that will tickle your brain, flex your strategic… Read More »Uno Tournament: Weekend-long & Festival-wide
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… Read More »New Friends & New Players Meeting Point
A group of travellers, lost in the forest, search for clues to find a way to safety… Deep Woods Adventure is a Strange Games special - a home-brewed, 'lifesize' version… Read More »Deep Woods Adventure – Beginner 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… Read More »Welcome Meet
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… Read More »1UP Retro Gaming
Last year we had attempted assassinations, clandestine conversations and a faithful win at the final five. For 2024 we're running another festival long version of The Traitors, but without the… Read More »Strange Traitors: Series 2
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… Read More »PlayCulture
'Heist!' is an asymmetric crime caper that puts players in the roles of both a heist crew inside a bank, and the authorities outside trying to stop them. Players join… Read More »Mini-MegaGame: Heist!
The session will see a group of adventurers become unlikely investigators after their holiday aboard the Orient Express is derailed by horror and intrigue following the death of a fellow… Read More »Call of Cthulhu, 7th Edition
A dead wizard's mansion, a golden goose, an angry giant. And you. Join a rag tag group of adventurers to Persidion the Perfidious' Magical Manse of Mayhem, where things have… Read More »The Waking of Whilloby Hall
A group of travellers, lost in the forest, search for clues to find a way to safety… Deep Woods Adventure is a Strange Games special - a home-brewed, 'lifesize' version… Read More »Deep Woods Adventure (Self-Serve Game Available)
Blood 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Blood on the Clocktower
Werewolf 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Werewolf
Mafia 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Mafia
An unofficial, scaled up version of the classic boardgame Pandemic, with a projected board. 13 players, time limits, chaos.
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… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
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… Read More »Werewolf in the Dark!
Last year we had attempted assassinations, clandestine conversations and a faithful win at the final five. For 2024 we're running another festival long version of The Traitors, but without the… Read More »Strange Traitors: Series 2
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… Read More »Site Shop Open
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… 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… Read More »Checkout Library & Info Point Open
Come find out the latest news and what's on today
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 »UK Starship Bridge Simulator
A group of travellers, lost in the forest, search for clues to find a way to safety… Deep Woods Adventure is a Strange Games special - a home-brewed, 'lifesize' version… Read More »Deep Woods Adventure – Beginner Games
Blood 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Blood on the Clocktower
Werewolf 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Werewolf
The D&D Adventurers League is the official organized play system of D&D. It allows your character to travel from one game table to another–across the world and even through digital… Read More »D&D Adventurers League: Ice Road Trackers (Unsure Footing and Chilled Drinks)
The D&D Adventurers League is the official organized play system of D&D. It allows your character to travel from one game table to another–across the world and even through digital… Read More »D&D Adventurers League: Ice Road Trackers (Unsure Footing and Chilled Drinks)
S.P.I.E.S. Inspired by Speakeasy 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… Read More »S.P.I.E.S. (Inspired by Speakeasy)
The galaxy is on the verge of destruction, and this peace conference is the last hope for bringing about peace amongst the four dominant empires - Karimen, Vashuto, Barin, and… Read More »Mini-MegaGame: The Last Final Conference
Archery and Climbing sessions will be run by the site during this time window (extra archery may be added on Sunday, depending on demand) You can buy tickets and… Read More »Archery and Climbing Sessions
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… Read More »Chupito
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 »UK Starship Bridge Simulator
A group of travellers, lost in the forest, search for clues to find a way to safety… Deep Woods Adventure is a Strange Games special - a home-brewed, 'lifesize' version… Read More »Deep Woods Adventure – Beginner Games
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 »UK Starship Bridge Simulator
The D&D Adventurers League is the official organized play system of D&D. It allows your character to travel from one game table to another–across the world and even through digital… Read More »D&D Adventurers League: Ice Road Trackers (Cold Welcome and Warm Bodies)
The D&D Adventurers League is the official organized play system of D&D. It allows your character to travel from one game table to another–across the world and even through digital… Read More »D&D Adventurers League: Ice Road Trackers (Cold Welcome and Warm Bodies)
Co-operative, dungeon crawling adventure for 1-4 players All has been well in Labyrinthia, a beautiful and peaceful land, protected by the Wizard Council - guardians of the sacred artefact..... SOUND… Read More »Questiny Demo: New Dungeon crawling adventure- Meet the creator and play!
The road into Steyside crosses a bridge over a slow-moving river that’s more like a thick, muddy ditch than an actual waterway. A narrow crack in the riverbank opens into… Read More »FILTHY PEASANTS! – D&D 5e – A ‘Funnel’ game
Blood 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Blood on the Clocktower
Werewolf 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Werewolf
Mafia 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 »Beginners’ Social Deduction – Mafia
High-stakes drama about humanity facing extinction, strange landscapes, massive aliens, and fortified cities. Uses the forged in the dark system. RPG Glade Table Number: 6
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… Read More »PlayCulture
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 »UK Starship Bridge Simulator
Co-operative, dungeon crawling adventure for 1-4 players All has been well in Labyrinthia, a beautiful and peaceful land, protected by the Wizard Council - guardians of the sacred artefact..... SOUND… Read More »Questiny Demo: New Dungeon crawling adventure- Meet the creator and play!