
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
James Wallis describes the history, the people, the games, the miniatures and the decisions that have made the home of Warhammer one of the most successful companies in the UK today.
This event will last for 2 hours, including a Q&A and brief interval.
Recommended for ages 15+
£10
The Auditorium, The Forum
James Wallis has worked in the UK games industry for four decades as a designer, publisher and consultant. He wrote the book Everybody Wins, co-wrote Board Games In 100 Moves with Sir Ian Livingstone, and lectured in game design at London South Bank University for a decade. He has worked with Games Workshop since the 1980s, including three novels for the Black Library.
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