London Strategy Games Festival

Join us for a day of fun as we dive into the world of strategy games! 

No experience is needed; just bring your curiosity and playfulness!

• Learn the basics of classic and modern strategy games
• Play with others and test your tactical skills
• Get insights into how games are made and try designing your own!

Explore freely, jump into games that interest you, and discover something new every time!

Provisional Schedule:

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and will be spread across three rooms, each offering a different strategy game at various time slots. Participants are free to move between rooms at their own pace and explore different games throughout the day. Each room will host guided game sessions, with introductions to and explanations of the games provided. 

Main Hall
10:00 – 13:00   Learn and Play (mixed games)
13:00 – 14:00   Lunch break
14:00 – 19:00   Learn and Play (mixed games)

Warwick room
11:00 – 13:00    Game Design
13:00 – 14:00    Lunch break
14:00 – 17:00    Games for Education Seminars 

Festival website: 

https://strategygamesfestival.com/

A selection of food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue's bar throughout the day. Kindly note that no outside food or beverages (except water) may be brought into the premises.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a responsible adult (18+) at all times while at the MindSports Centre. 

The event is organised by 

• Francesco Salerno, contact: frasco.sal@gmail.com 
• John Foley, director of ChessPlus, contact: john.foley@hotmail.com 
• Brigitta Peszleg, training manager of ChessPlus, contact: training@chessplus.net

The event is hosted by the London Mind Sports Centre and supported by the

• London Go Centre
• British Othello Federation
• Young Chelsea Bridge Club
• Gen42
• London Shogi Club
• The Oware Society
• Playstrategy.org
• Hammersmith Chess Club
• Kingston Chess Club

If you do not wish to appear in a photograph, please inform reception upon arrival.