Calling serious gamers, casual console players and anyone in search of something fun to do with family and friends! Games Fest is coming to The White Rock Theatre on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering three sessions of pure gaming glee.
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Providing a dream set up for every retro arcade enthusiast is Game Over. Relive the magic of your youth and introduce the younger generations to classics such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Ninja Turtles, Mario Bros, Street Fighter and more! Also enjoy gaming projected onto a giant screen.
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Bringing a library of over 100 of the most popular board games around and giving demonstrations of some the newest releases to hit the market will be returning partner, Dice Board Game Lounge. Pick a game, take your place at the table and participate in the competitions and tournaments that will be running across the weekend before perusing a fully stocked shop so you can buy and continue playing your new-found favourites at home.
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East Sussex College and their resident Esports teams will take centre stage at The White Rock Games Fest, bringing an array of Esport activities and entertainment. Their various teams will be competing in matches in Overwatch 2, Valorant and Rocket League. You can also battle against their F1 Williams 2024 winner in a fastest lap event a racing simulator.
Attendees will also get the chance to speak to students to discover what the esports industry is like, and how it developed rapidly over the years, as well as try out some of the games available to our students and those who compete in the British Esports Student Championships.
DABBBLEZONE is an event space for young people aged 16-25 ready to dabbble in worktaster activities relating to games. Brought to Hastings Games Fest by Adventures + Wisdom Institute.
Benefits of getting involved:
Demo some exciting new games from up-and-coming game designers and show your support to the indie gaming community!
More indie gamers to be announced soon…
We’re looking for more up-and-coming indie gaming developers to demo their games at 2025’s Games Fest. Whether your game is fully developed or still in development, we’d love to showcase it at our event! Get in touch to enquire about booking a table by clicking the button below.
Available at these prices until 30th of November 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions Coming Soon!