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FREE EVENT: SOLSTICE - RPG GAME SESSION at ANCIENT ROBOT WORKSHOP

Sun 26 Apr 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ancient Robot Workshop (NB: not the game store), EH6 8LN

FREE EVENT: SOLSTICE - RPG GAME SESSION at ANCIENT ROBOT WORKSHOP

Sun 26 Apr 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ancient Robot Workshop (NB: not the game store), EH6 8LN

Come along to Ancient Robot Workshop and play Solstice: A folk horror game about small town mentality, shame, and burning someone alive to bring back the sun.

Solstice is a beginner-friendly folk horror game set in rural Scotland during the '90s.

Play young adults competing to become The Chosen of the Solstice. Winning means being burnt to death inside a giant wicker man. But which side of tradition are you on?

Game designed by Tanya Floaker (who will host the game session).

Learn more at: https://floaker.itch.io/solstice

NOTE: Please note this event is free, however please RSVP via Ticket Tailor to reserve a space. If you are unable to make the session, please let us know at least 24 hours beforehand so we can offer your unused space to another player.

Subject Matter: Please note, the game as written goes into the subjects of bullying, coming of age narratives, drug use/intoxication (esp. alcohol), social pressure, human sacrifice, in/out group dynamics, interpersonal abuse, poverty, secrets, shame, and tradition.

DETAILS: 18:00 arrival, 18:30 sharp start. Takes place at Ancient Robot Workshop (NB: not the game store), Buzz Suite 4, 130 Leith Walk, EH6 5DT

FIENDS IN THE FURROWS FILM FESTIVAL is supported by Screen Scotland’s National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund.

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Location

Ancient Robot Workshop (NB: not the game store), EH6 8LN