Events
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
£8.00 – £99.00The Genius Game
Helvellyn MarqueeAttendance: 12 / 12Inspired 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
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!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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)
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 5 / 6A 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)
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!
The Strange Games Festival 2026 Opens!
Reception will be open from 2pm on Friday 28th August 2026. 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
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
Strange Traitors
StageA special version of the The Traitors to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Festival! This year, all previous players are invited to play again. The first Friday session is… Read More »Strange Traitors
Beginner Werewolf
Cub Glade/SD GladeAttendance: 7 / 12Werewolf 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 GladeAttendance: 12 / 12Blood 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
Multitable RPG: Enter the Strangelands
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 30 / 30The gates are open, adventurers — and the Strangelands await. As the Explorers' Society makes its first steps into this uncharted realm, you'll take on your own mission as part… Read More »Multitable RPG: Enter the Strangelands
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
Strange Traitors
Main CampfireA special version of the The Traitors to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Festival! This year, all previous players are invited to play again. The first Friday session is… Read More »Strange Traitors
Pandora Celeste
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)Attendance: 4 / 12A full 12-player game of Pandora Celeste, my love-letter to sci-fi horror movies where before you can deal with the monsters, you first have to survive the Ship! Think Alien… Read More »Pandora Celeste
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!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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 GladeAttendance: 0 / 12Werewolf 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 GladeAttendance: 12 / 12Blood 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 RangeSPIES is a simple social deduction wordplay game played over the course of 1 hour. The game is built around helping people break the ice and make new friends. You'll… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG: The Laundry
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 3 / 4The Laundry RPG 2e (C7D6 system, cosmic horror and civil service bureaucracy) Welcome, new recruits, to the Laundry, Her Majesty’s Occult Services. Once you’ve signed of the you will be sent… Read More »RPG: The Laundry
Star Trek Ascendancy – Beginners
Activity CentreAttendance: 6 / 6A board game of exploration, expansion, and conflict among the many races of Star Trek. There are two ways to win: eliminate 2 other players and keep your home world,… Read More »Star Trek Ascendancy – Beginners
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
Archery & Axe-throwing Sessions Available
Site ShopArchery and Axe-throwing 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… Read More »Archery & Axe-throwing Sessions Available
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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)
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 4 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
Introduction to Dungeons and Dragon 5th Edition.
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 3 / 6Come learn how to play a basic game including character creation, simple game mechanics, spell casting and easy combat. Content warning: depictions of blood, poisoning, kidnapping and death. … Read More »Introduction to Dungeons and Dragon 5th Edition.
RPG: The Haunting of Ypsilon-14
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 4 / 4"The Haunting of Ypsilon-14" - A Mothership TTRPG one shot This is an OSR style roleplaying system that is very easy to learn, set far into the future. Mankind has… Read More »RPG: The Haunting of Ypsilon-14
Jet Lag The Strange Games
Cub Glade/SD GladeAn experimental game this year where the whole festival site becomes a game board that you'll run around for 3 hours. This is designed for three teams (of either two… Read More »Jet Lag The Strange Games
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: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 4 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
Beginner Mafia
Cub Glade/SD GladeAttendance: 10 / 10Mafia, which the TV Show Traitors is based upon, is a social game. You'll get a secret role and work with your team to win. Each game takes around 40… Read More »Beginner Mafia
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 7 / 9A 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)
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
MegaSPIES
MEGASPIES is a relaxed game you can play throughout the whole event in the background of anything else you're doing. The game is built around helping people break the ice… Read More »MegaSPIES
Megagame – Crisis: Mars
Arena MarqueeAttendance: 17 / 18Crisis: Mars is a small 2.5 hour megagame for up to 18 players, played in small teams with an emphasis on negotiation and simple rules. The year is 2241 and… Read More »Megagame – Crisis: Mars
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
RPG: Pedals on Metal
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6A homebrew Blades in the Dark variation based on racing. RPG Glade Table Number: 8
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!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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)
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 4 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 5 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
Jet Lag The Strange Games
Cub Glade/SD GladeAn experimental game this year where the whole festival site becomes a game board that you'll run around for 3 hours. This is designed for three teams (of either two… Read More »Jet Lag The Strange Games
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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 GladeAttendance: 6 / 12Werewolf 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 GladeAttendance: 5 / 12Blood 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
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
Star Trek Ascendancy – Experienced Players
Activity CentreAttendance: 4 / 6A board game of exploration, expansion, and conflict among the many races of Star Trek. There are two ways to win: eliminate 2 other players and keep your home world,… Read More »Star Trek Ascendancy – Experienced Players
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 4 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 9 / 9A 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)
Megagame – The Black Swan Crisis
Arena MarqueeAttendance: 23 / 24The Black Swan Crisis is a narrative focused game of geopolitics meeting the unknown. Deploy your limited resources wisely and creatively, cooperate or betray, and create a shared narrative that… Read More »Megagame – The Black Swan Crisis
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 3 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
RPG: Eat the Reich
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 5 / 5Eat the Reich is a tabletop roleplaying game in which you, a vampire commando, are coffin-dropped into occupied Paris and must cut a path through nazi forces en route to… Read More »RPG: Eat the Reich
Strange Traitors
StageA special version of the The Traitors to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Festival! This year, all previous players are invited to play again. The first Friday session is… Read More »Strange Traitors
Beginner Mafia
Cub Glade/SD GladeAttendance: 10 / 10Mafia, which the TV Show Traitors is based upon, is a social game. You'll get a secret role and work with your team to win. Each game takes around 40… Read More »Beginner Mafia
Questiny
TBC, Meet at Village SquareAttendance: 4 / 4Calling all adventurers! Questiny is a co-operative, dungeon-crawling adventure game for 1-4 players. If you love nostalgic fantasy, immersive gameplay and defeating mighty foes then you've come to the right… Read More »Questiny
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
Strange Traitors
Main CampfireA special version of the The Traitors to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Festival! This year, all previous players are invited to play again. The first Friday session is… Read More »Strange Traitors
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!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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 GladeAttendance: 1 / 12Werewolf 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 GladeAttendance: 6 / 12Blood 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 RangeSPIES is a simple social deduction wordplay game played over the course of 1 hour. The game is built around helping people break the ice and make new friends. You'll… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
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
Megagame – Raven Banner
Arena MarqueeAttendance: 13 / 16For 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
Firefly (base game) – Beginners
Activity CentreAttendance: 6 / 6In Firefly: The Game – based on the popular Firefly television series created by Joss Whedon – players captain their own Firefly-class transport ship, traveling the 'Verse with a handpicked… Read More »Firefly (base game) – Beginners
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
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 6 / 6A 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)
Jet Lag The Strange Games
Cub Glade/SD GladeAn experimental game this year where the whole festival site becomes a game board that you'll run around for 3 hours. This is designed for three teams (of either two… Read More »Jet Lag The Strange Games
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
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
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
Beginner Mafia
Cub Glade/SD GladeAttendance: 3 / 10Mafia, which the TV Show Traitors is based upon, is a social game. You'll get a secret role and work with your team to win. Each game takes around 40… Read More »Beginner Mafia
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)Attendance: 7 / 9A 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)
RPG: Strangelands Games
Willows3/RPG GladeAttendance: 6 / 6Fancy exploring the Strangelands yourself? Our tabletop games are Dungeons & Dragons adventures open to everyone — no experience necessary! Whether you've never rolled a die before or you're a… Read More »RPG: Strangelands Games
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