OLL returns to NORWICH with the OLL '26 VIDEO GAMES SHOW! - Retro
GAMES - Latest releases - Classic arcades - GAMES MARKET - Stage shows
- Cosplay - Artists & traders - Tournaments - Retro Battle Royale -
Special guest: GAMESMASTER'S DOMINIK DIAMOND OLL '26 brings the best
of NORWICH’s gaming communities coming together under one roof for
the first time in two years! Explore artists and traders, retro game
retailers, competitions and a whole day of stage shows and activities
across both daytime and evening sessions! On-stage activities will be
hosted by LEVELUPLEROY and include game tournaments, speedrunners and
our brand new cosplay show, with an evening headlined by none other
than the host of the hit 90’s TV show GAMESMASTER, DOMINIK DIAMOND,
live and in-person! As ever, expect hundreds of GAMES AND CONSOLES TO
PLAY, but for this event we’re adding something SPECIAL! For the
first time ever, we’re offering everyone the chance to win big with
a grand prize competition, which we’re calling EVERYBODY PLAYS! For
every VIDEO GAME YOU PLAY AT OLL ’26 you’ll earn a chance to win
rewards in our end-of-day prize draws. And for those who’d like a
little extra challenge, we’ve got an optional extra-competitive
version too with trials to test yourselves on, and even greater
prizes! DOMINIK DIAMOND For evening and all-day ticket holders, we
have an exclusive VIDEO GAMES STAGE SHOW HOSTED BY NONE OTHER THAN THE
HOST OF THE HIT 90’s TV show GAMESMASTER, DOMINIK DIAMOND, live and
in-person! Brace yourselves for the man who turned pixels into
prime-time magic - the gaming godfather returns — bold, brilliant,
and bursting with banter! STAGE SHOWS Throughout the day we'll have a
series of stage show compered by LevelUpLeroy! Daytime: Panels
Speedrun showcases Crazy Controls Cosplay Runway Evening: Tournament
finals LevelUpLeroy Dominik Diamond TICKET OPTIONS Adult (13+)
10am-530pm Adult (13+) 10am-10pm Adult (13+) 6pm-10pm Child (<13)
10am-530pm Family of 4 10am-530pm Tickets include access to all
exhibits and stage shows during your visit. An all-day or evening
ticket is required for the Dominik Diamond stage activity. A small
booking fee will be added at checkout. Free carer entry with valid ID
when accompanying a ticket holder. Optional extra tournament
activities may require an entry fee on the day. EVERYBODY PLAYS Win
prizes for playing GAMES! OLL '26 will feature hundreds of GAMES TO
PLAY ON FORMATS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRY. Get
hands-on with genuine vintage hardware and try out the very latest
releases on PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and even the new Steam Machine (if
it's released in time!). Expect the classics and the all-time greats,
but also plenty of hidden gems! Exhibits hosted by: NORWICH Retro
Gamers Nintendo NORWICH NORWICH Amiga Group Albion GAMES CAFE NORWICH
VR Escape Rooms NORWICH GAMES FESTIVAL OLL GAMES Everyone is welcome
to sit down and play everything on offer with no time limits, but for
those who'd like a little extra reward to their day, we're running our
new EVERYBODY PLAYS prize competition challenge! Upon entry, all
ticket holders will be provided with a "Stamp Card". Each time you
play any game, the hosting exhibitor will provide you with a stamp.
Fill your card with 20 stamps by 5pm and hand your card in at the OLL
stand, and you'll be entered into a PRIZE DRAW to win some amazing
prizes from our sponsors and partners! GAMES MARKET What gaming event
wouldn't be complete without a retro GAMES MARKET?! Find classics and
collectibles from a wide selection of traders offering GAMES, trading
cards and merch for all your favourite franchises! For exhibitor
and trader enquiries please contact info@ollgames.co.uk COSPLAY
Cosplay is welcomed and encouraged at OLL '26! Show us your creativity
and homages to your favourite characters and GAMES! Participate in
our COSPLAY RUNWAY stage show (if you want to!) and show off your
creations to everyone! Full T&Cs upon request, common sense rules
apply (nothing offensive, no harmful accessories etc). TOURNAMENTS
Sign up on the day for tournament entries: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Mario Kart World Street Fighter 6 Tekken 8 £5 entry per tournament.
Finals will be showcased on-stage and on screens around the venue.
RETRO BATTLE ROYALE All attendees can participate in the EVERYBODY
PLAYS prize competition, but for those who'd like a more competitive
edge to their day, we've got something special for you! £10 entry,
purchase entry from the OLL stand. Across the event there will be 10
specific game challenges, each with their own goal e.g. set a high
score, time trial or objective. Everyone will be ranked based on their
results, and points awarded to the top 10 players on each challenge.
1st = 10 points, 2nd = 9 points etc. The top 3 players with the
highest total scores at 5pm will win big prizes! Full prize list and
challenge list available for review before entry. Participants may
attempt each of the 10 challenges a maximum of 3 times. Competition
runs 10am-5pm with prizes awarded at 530pm. FOOD & DRINK Epic Studio
is fully equipped to keep you topped up with refreshments throughout
the day, including a full bar! All ticket holders are able to leave
the venue and re-enter at any time, but please note the venue does not
allow food or drink to be brought in from outside. ABOUT OLL GAMES
Starting with our gaming cafe in 2017, OLL GAMES HAS HELD 800+ gaming
events over the years, growing from small community meets and
tournaments to now hosting large-scale conventions and festivals! For
all enquiries, please email info@ollgames.co.uk. - All ages welcome,
under 14's must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. If you
require a carer or personal assistant, this person can come in for
free without a ticket. So long as you have a ticket for yourself, and
you can provide proof of disability when you arrive. See a list of
accepted forms of proof on the venue’s Visit page. No prior
reservation required. Refunds are not available for this event; you
are welcome to re-sell tickets yourself on third party sites like
TicketSwap.com All regular venue policies apply to this event.
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