There are a lot of games at the festival; some of them you have to sign up for, and some of them you can just turn up to on the day.

Signing up

If there are specific games you want to play, then it's a good idea to sign up for them on the website to make sure you get a place: just create an account, look through the games, and mark the ones you want to play. Your schedule will be created automatically, and you can print it out and bring it along to help you remember what you've signed up for.

What to do if the game's full

If a game that you want to play is full, you can still put your name on the reserve list - as other players drop out, those on the reserve list will be moved automatically onto the "playing this game" list. You can see whether you've been bumped up from the reserve list by checking your profile, or the individual game page.

There will be a small number of limited spaces available for most games on the day. These will go first to anyone who's on the reserve list, and then to others on first-come first-served basis.

Some games have unlimited places, and you're welcome to just turn up and play these. However, you can choose to mark them as games you're interested in; that way they'll show up on your programme and your friends will be able to see that you're playing.

Family-friendly games

Some of the games are suitable for children. These are marked with the child-friendly tag. If your child is young enough that they'll be playing with you, you only need to sign up for one place; if they're going to be playing on their own you'll need to sign them up as well.

We ask that parents do not leave children under the age of 16 at the festival unaccompanied.

Arriving to play your game

We run a tight games schedule! Please ensure you arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before you game is due to start in order to check in with the game leader and prepare.

The Hide and Seek Pledge

By signing up to a game you agree to the Hide and Seek pledge: