Events
Join our celebration of all things gaming Mon 26 - Sat 31 May 2025. Check out the full programme of events, workshops, shows, talks and more! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.
Featured events
Family Game Design Workshop
2pm - 4.30pm : The View
Mario is 40! Birthday Party and Mario Kart Tournament
10am - 4pm : The Forum
Ashens Presents: Plague of the Horrid Little Men
5pm - 6pm : The Auditorium
The Crowd Creativity Show
12.15pm - 1.15pm : The Auditorium
The Incredible Playable Show!
10am - 11.30am : The Auditorium
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5pm - 9.30pmBlood on the Clocktower
Slice + Dice is thrilled to team up with Norwich Games Festival for an immersive evening of Blood on the Clocktower.
Adult onlyTabletopActivity -
6pm - 7.30pmSo You’ve Designed A Game…
Game designer, publisher and author James Wallis will be talking about how to pitch and prototype your game, as well as how to set up your own games company.
TalkCareersTabletopAdult only -
10am - 11amGame Design: A Business Approach
A talk about video game design from a business and production perspective by industry expert Steph Darrah.
TalkFamily friendlyVideo GamesIndustry -
10am - 4pmNorwich City Community Sports Foundation: Family Fun Zone
Come and meet the Foundation team and join in with some fun sporting games and activities. Rumour has it they may even be joined by a very special ‘dinosaur guest’.
Family friendlySports & ExerciseWellbeingThe ArenaTournament -
10am - 3pmSubbuteo Tournament
The classic tabletop football game is coming to NGF25!
Family friendlyFreeRetroTabletopThe ArenaTournament -
10am - 4pmThe Arena - Wed 28 May
Enjoy FREE activities at The Forum and have the ultimate gaming experience! Each day of NGF25 has a dedicated theme, focusing on a certain aspect of gaming – however, we’ll always have a bit of everything available.
FreeFamily friendlyThe ArenaSENDSports & ExerciseWellbeingCareersTabletopVideo GamesRetroIndustry -
10am - 11.30amWellbeing Champion Training - Morning Session
Wellbeing Champion Training provides an opportunity to increase your understanding of mental health, and tips to discuss it positively.
FreeWorkshopWellbeingAdult only -
12noon - 1.30pm
Wellbeing Champion Training - Afternoon Session
Wellbeing Champion Training provides an opportunity to increase your understanding of mental health, and tips to discuss it positively.
FreeWorkshopWellbeingAdult only -
2pm - 3pmFrom Traditional to Modern Abstract Games
Join Dr Francesco Salerno in this talk that explores how traditional abstract games have constantly reinvented themselves and why we keep playing them today.
TalkTabletopFamily friendly -
2.30pm - 4pmIntroduction to Character Design
A guided character design workshop - from initial concept to final piece, and every step in between.
WorkshopFamily friendlyArts & CraftsCareersIndustry