The Atrium
Educator Zone
Pop along to see Norwich University of the Arts, City College Norwich, Access Creative College, East Norfolk Sixth Form College, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College and Tech Educators to discover what creative and tech opportunities there are in the region, and to play some incredible student-created content. YGAM will be here to support parents and young people staying safe online and The Benjamin Foundation will also be here to raise awareness of the fantastic Gaming for Good campaign.
Meet the Pros
Interested in chatting about ADHD & working in Games with a professional ADHD Coach with a video games industry background? Swing by for a chat with Norwich-based ADHD Coach Susi Bauer.
Recruitment and Career Coach Russ Blackney (Time4Talent) is here to give practical advice and guidance to aspiring techs and creatives or those who want a bit more direction in their career.
World class Animators and Game Artists, Studio Goblin will be on-hand to give advice and guidance on how you can get in the industry.
Playable Zone
The Game Anglia Game Jam returns! Come along to play all of the entries for the 2025 jam and then vote for your favourites. The Albion Games Café will be here, welcoming you to play and get involved in fun esports competitions.
Play some retro classic with the Norwich Amiga Group, and see how the machines work, with CRS (Computer Resolve Services). The Norwich Retro Gamers will also be here with their vast console and computer collection.
Traders
Last Level Games, Slice + Dice and exhibitors from the other zones will have plenty of goodies for you to purchase, so you can capture the fun of NGF25 and take it home with you!
The NGF25 Info Desk can be found in The Arena (Main Atrium) every day. It is staffed between 10am-4pm. You can also speak with our partners, Connected Innovation about the work they are doing to support the games and tech sectors in the region.
The Gallery
Designer and Developer Showcase
Come and play Super Spelling Ducks, Outclaw, Shorticulture, Reality Drift, Cosy Souls, Super Terrestrial, Switchblade, Dog Walking Adventure, Forge and Flame and Websy and the Time Rogues.
Alternate Controller Showcase
The College of West Anglia will be showcasing student-created games, alongside their alternate controller showcase, highlighting the importance of inclusive gaming and championing accessibility for all.
VR and Mixed Reality
Fully immerse yourself with Infinite Form; during NGF25 they will be bringing TWO interactive exhibits, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality - lose yourself in these exciting and fully immersive experiences.
Motion Capture
Mo-cap and playable games from Rubber Ducky Snacks, East Anglia’s popup motion capture provider.
The Lower Gallery (Level -1)
Game Design Sessions with Antidote Gamers
Antidote Gamers inspire, encourage and teach young people empowering them to make a positive impact and contribution to the world’s most exciting medium - Video Games. Join them for drop in sessions at Norwich Games Festival where young people can take part in paper-based game design actitvities. You can also find out more about their organisation and afterschool clubs.
Outside
Actual Reality Arcade
Enjoy giant physical games based on beloved arcade and video game classics - it's fun for everyone!
