It doesn't feel like long at all since the last school holiday, does it? There's no need to worry about planning your week though...
NGF25 has so much on offer for families and kids, whether you're looking to experience an interactive show as a family, or go head to head on your favourite console (from this generation or last!), or even explore what a career in the Games industry would look like - who knows, maybe someone could be inspired to pursue one!
Let's dive into all the family-friendly fun at NGF25... Free gameplay, creative workshops, physical activities, film screenings and so much more!
Entrance to the main festival is FREE but some special events are priced individually, most follow a "Pay what you can" structure.
Many events (free and paid) are bookable and have limited capacity, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be booked directly from each event’s page.
Get hands-on coding and game-making experience with The Code Zone in this workshop for ages 6-16.
Games industry expert James Wallis leads this family workshop where you can create your very own board game!
An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 3-4!
An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 5-7!
An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 8-11!
Become human buttons, take on the Power Rangers, zap each other with barcode scanners, and play Pac-Man using inflatable toys. Or sit back, and watch your friends literally become cogs in a hilarious machine!
The interactive stage show where everyone in the audience helps to make beautiful art, by controlling the artist... with your phone!
These amazing interactive shows at NGF25 are from Bristol-based indie developer Alistair Aitcheson - perfect for May half-term fun!
To celebrate Norwich Games Festival, we're screening Super Mario Bros. (1993) at The Forum Norwich
Enter 'The Arena' at The Forum for plenty of free, interactive gaming fun - and it's not just all video games and retro consoles - NGF has board and tabletop gaming, physical games and sports, and shows & workshops too, for all ages and levels of experience.
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’.
Design and draw your own fantasy creatures, maps or buildings!
Find all 8 letters and crack the code to win £100 to spend at Castle Quarter!
The whole family can enjoy the GIANT physical games based on beloved arcade and video game classics in the Actual Reality Arcade - Tue 26-Sat 31 May Outside The Forum.
We are honouring everyone's favourite Italian plumber's 40th birthday with a street party and Mario Kart Tournament and Time Trial Challenge, with prizes!
Our friends at the Reprezent Project, Walk and Talk EA and Norwich Theatre Royal will be joining us to put on a fun day of activities, alongside the tournament, so there will be something for everyone.
We love Mario, so we are going to be honouring his birthday with a street party and Mario Kart Tournament, with prizes, outside The Forum.