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What's on
Join our celebration of games Sat 23 - Sat 30 May 2026. The full programme of events; workshops, shows, talks and more live now! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.
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7pm - 9pmPlastic Invasion: How Warhammer Conquered the World
How did Games Workshop grow from two friends living out of a van to the biggest games company in Europe?
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6pm - 7.15pmGive Us A Cluedo
What makes British games so successful, and why do we love them so much?
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2pm - 3.30pmIt All Flows Somewhere
It All Flows Somewhere is a large-scale tabletop map-making game. You'll create a communal map of a fictional neighbourhood, discovering the histories of the area and the people who live there. After the session, the physical maps you have created will be scanned and translated into a digital world that you can visit at home!
Family friendlyWorkshopActivityArts & CraftsTabletop
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See what NGF is all about
We can't wait to be back for EIGHT fantastic days in May for the biggest, free gaming event in the region, but for now, enjoy video highlights from the 2025 Festival and see what's in store.
We've gone analog!
Get your hands on a printed NGF26 guide from The Forum and selected venues around the county for all the highlights and ticketed events, or view it online here.
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Norwich Games Festival brings together the magic of video games, tabletop gaming and physical games and activity – it really is for everyone.
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Interested in a career in games?
From navigating networking and studio situations to making games that really matter - explore the NGF events for those people who are, or want to, study and work in the games industry.
Learn about helpful resources, hear from industry pros, and explore what opportunities are out there!
Ready, set, play! Half term fun - sorted.
Norwich Games Festival 2026 programme live!
