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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.
Free – £75.00
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!
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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)
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Rolling sessions of medieval combat training! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window.
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A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
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Play some short quizzes together based on the TV quiz show Tenable. Including, new for this year, top 10 board games...
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Regular games will be starting between these times - please head over to the Blood on the Clocktower area to sign up directly there
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Play some short quizzes together based on the TV quiz show Tenable. Including, new for this year, top 10 board games...
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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!
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A range of rolling party games using the projector and your phones. Games are 6-8 players but audience participation is encouraged!
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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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
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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The designer of Wherewolf introduces his long awaited new edition of the game, including scenarios! Followed by some demonstration games.
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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
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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 |
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A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
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Regular games will be starting between these times - please head over to the Blood on the Clocktower area to sign up directly there
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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.
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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 up separately
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The Queen of the Summer Court has assembled a small party of inexperienced adventurers to retrieve a wondrous treasure from a rarely accessible pocket dimension. Time is of the essence and the possibility of a rival party seeking out the same treasure is very real! This adventure is for 3, or 4, 1st Level Characters.… Read More »Faerie Well
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A game in which you play the go-to team for the genie of the lamp. You are encouraged to misinterpret wishes as far as possible and then make them happen 2-4 hours, depending how long it takes you to destroy the world. The game will get surreal and very silly Under-18s must be accompanied
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Elizabethan Candlelight Call of Cthulhu 5e. Players are in the Virtuous Honour mercenary company and after a tough time decide on a high payout job. Pre-gens supplied. Content warnings: violence, murder, horror Adults only
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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 with nerf guns and collecting gems for victory. Each game lasts up to 1.5h (depends how quickly robots take their moves). No player restrictions but the game requires… Read More »Twin Tin Bots (Game 1)
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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 up separately
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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 with nerf guns and collecting gems for victory. Each game lasts up to 1.5h (depends how quickly robots take their moves). No player restrictions but the game requires… Read More »Twin Tin Bots (Game 2)
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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 up separately
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A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
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Call of Cthulhu 5e Elizabethan candlelight adventure. Players are The Black company investigating treason and heresy. The first job is to arrest an Heretic and escort the to a secure location. Pregens supplied. Age: any but there will be evil, violence and cosmic evil Under-18s must be accompanied. This game may continue after sunset so… Read More »Darkness Visible – Call of Cthulhu
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This a roleplaying game intended to run over a single evening, focused on atmosphere, discovery, and character interaction. It will be rules light, using the Fate RPG system, and open to all levels of experience! Aiming for a tone of mildly spooky fairytale and eery whimsy. Likely to have little to no combat. It is… Read More »Midsummer Masquerade
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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
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Interactive role-playing theatre. Adventures full of folk-lore, monsters, magic and mystery…
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Drop in and make some friends over a range of light and fun games!
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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
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Rolling sessions of medieval combat training! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window.
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Modern day adventure- players will investigate the disappearance of two men in New York. Players are members of the US services eg FBI, DEA etc. Think x-files and CSI, with Cthuloid horror… Pre-gens supplied. Content warnings: Horror, murder, death and sanity destroying cosmic horror Adults only
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Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Come have a go at these exciting activities. Both are run by the site, you can buy tickets (£5) and get more information at the site shop from Friday afternoon.
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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 up separately
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A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
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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
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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
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An informal 'chat and craft' session in Shackleton Lodge; hang out with other crafty geeky people with your choice of hobby. Do bring your paints, writing, knitting etc to the festival and show us what you're up to! If you don't have your own projects, pop along anyway and use provided supplies to make a… Read More »Craft, Chat, Paint and Prattle!
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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This is a heist adventure. As such it can be played with a party that fully consists of thieves. However if things go awry the respective skills of a Warrior(Deathbringer), Grimscribe or Plague doctor will be in high demand. This adventure rewards intelligent, cautious, clever play but the inverse is often just as much fun.… Read More »Gangs of Oolvanvar, A Heist Tale, DnD
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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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
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Take control of one of the great powers at the start of WWI and through flimsy truces, questionable alliances, and inevitable betrayal come to dominate the game. Each turn you’ll spend time discussing plans with others and writing orders for your troops in secret. Note: Sign-ups for this game will open earlier than most events,… Read More »Diplomacy (Game 2)
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Take control of one of the great powers at the start of WWI and through flimsy truces, questionable alliances, and inevitable betrayal come to dominate the game. Each turn you’ll spend time discussing plans with others and writing orders for your troops in secret. Note: Sign-ups for this game will open earlier than most events,… Read More »Diplomacy (Game 1)
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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
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Beginners only - Intended for those needing an introduction to the game
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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 up separately
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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)
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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 up separately
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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.
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Come have a go at these exciting activities. Both are run by the site, you can buy tickets (£5) and get more information at the site shop from Friday afternoon.
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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 |
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A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
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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 up separately
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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.
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The whimsical 19th century parlour game that never was (Strange Games teamplay version!). Players build five inventions with an eye to victory in the inventor’s contest at the Great Exhibition. Draft cards with your team to create one of the greatest inventions (not) known to mankind! Once your invention is finished, your team will design/draw… Read More »Great Scott
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A D&D 5e combat-heavy adventure for x4 5th level characters. Note: Sign-ups for this game will open earlier than most events, at 10am Sunday 21st August Under-18s must be accompanied. Estimated 3-5h long
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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 up separately
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Come join us in the Birches, dice in hand, as we go on an adventure in 5e D&D. Assume the role of an adventurer in a classic D&D one-shot and hopefully try your hand at a game you haven't played much before or that you love so much you'll play it every chance you get.… Read More »D&D 5e One-Shot, Advanced (Game 1)
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Come join us in the Birches, dice in hand, as we go on an adventure in 5e D&D. Assume the role of an adventurer in a classic D&D one-shot and hopefully try your hand at a game you haven't played much before or that you love so much you'll play it every chance you get.… Read More »D&D 5e One-Shot, Advanced (Game 2)
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You have been tasked with rescuing the villagers that have been going missing from your home hamlet of Floxfield, the town elders look to you in this time of desperation. The keep looming high on the hill has long been a source of fearsome tales and terrible legends, all clues point to this location for… Read More »Deathbringer Meets, Sailors on the Starless Sea, DnD
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Regular games will be starting between these times - please head over to the Blood on the Clocktower area to sign up directly there
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Playing short quizzes in teams based on the popular TV quiz show Blockbusters - Biodiversity Blockbusters and Board Games Blockbusters
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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 up separately
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Playing short quizzes in teams based on the popular TV quiz show Blockbusters - Biodiversity Blockbusters and Board Games Blockbusters
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A twice daily round up of war stories and highlights of future glories in our podcast radio show
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Rolling sessions of medieval combat training! For more details, please visit the Knights Tower staff at the arena during this time window.
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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 up separately
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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
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A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
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You can be the king of the wood, an animal in the forest or enchant yourself with eyebrow decorations. Easy fun party mask making workshop for fun adults or kids. Create your own half mask , with origami techniques , use paint to decorate , or just cut out the chosen shape , assemble &… Read More »Mask-making Workshop (All Ages)
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Fun outdoor games and nerf battles Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Come join us in the Birches as we go on an adventure down the Long Road. Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition is the most recent version of the most popular and well known table top RPGs, easy to pick up and hard to put down. Come roll the dice as you take control of an… Read More »D&D 5e One-Shot, Beginners (Game 2)
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An epic board game of politics, trade and combat in space. New players welcome, we’ll use 4th edition without expansions, which is the simplest version of the game, and will do a full rules teach beforehand. (Just note that play time is long!) Location to be discussed - meet in the Village Square
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Case Lambent Witch – The Witch Bravo oil platform is not responding to radio signals from the shore. Something very strange is going on out there – and according to the Laundry archives, the platform is drilling right where the Deep Ones told us not to go. It is off to the North Sea to… Read More »The Laundry – Case Lambent Witch – System lite
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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
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Craft Fair for all your beautiful wares and goodies. Sellers arrive and set up 11.30am-12pm. Buyers can buy from 12pm-2pm
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Come join us in the Birches as we go on an adventure down the Long Road. Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition is the most recent version of the most popular and well known table top RPGs, easy to pick up and hard to put down. Come roll the dice as you take control of an… Read More »D&D 5e One Shot, Beginners (Game 1)
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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
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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 up separately
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You can be the king of the wood, an animal in the forest or enchant yourself with eyebrow decorations. Easy fun party mask making workshop for fun adults. Create your own half mask , with origami techniques , use paint to decorate , or just cut out the chosen shape, assemble & ready to wear.… Read More »Mask-making Workshop (Adults only)
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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 up separately
-
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)
-
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 |
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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
-
A morning update with the upcoming day’s news and events. Come to the arena to find out what’s happening!
-
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 up separately
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A woman has gone missing and you, her various pets, have to go and find her. Also she's a demigod. Also so are the pets. Simple homebrew system, everything provided. Adults only.
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The big showdown between the houses: come along and show your mettle at a combination of mental, physical and practical games.
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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 up separately
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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! |
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