Festival of Science & Curiosity at the National Videogame Arcade

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Festival of Science & Curiosity
The National Videogame Arcade
17th - 21st February 2018

The Festival of Science and Curiosity 2018 brings creative and inspiring science, technology, engineering and maths based events and activities to the heart of Nottingham. Along with various venues throughout Nottingham, The National Videogame Arcade has some exciting events scheduled...

17th February - Science at The NVA

Be wowed by a demonstration about how we can use magnets to change the way our brains work, find out first-hand what makes materials waterproof, learn the maths behind how to win at roulette and get interactive with a game about light and gravity.

17th February - Escape The Lab: Physics Escape Room Game

An international crisis, and this lab contains the only means of survival. But you’re trapped in here, and running out of time. Can you escape the lab – and save the world? Pit your team against our physics-themed puzzles – you’ll have to work together to discover the room’s secrets and overcome its challenges!

You’ll need to arrive 15 minutes before your allocated slot in order to receive your safety briefing. At no time will you be physically locked inside the room and you can leave at any point. Some of the puzzles will involve physical manipulation of the objects found within the room – if this may be a problem for you, please let us know in advance.

Suitable for ages 12+. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult | Booking essential | Tickets: £15 per group of 4-5

18th February - Accessible Day at The NVA

The house music will be switched off, the volume on the arcade games turned down where possible, and there will be extra free science activities!

This activity welcomes children and families with special educational needs and disability.

21st February - All Star Science Riot

All-Star Science Riot is an hour of scientific entertainment like nothing you’ve seen before. This award-winning scientific trio are the best the UK has to offer in science communication, and they promise to put the laughter back into learning in the naughtiest way imaginable. Their cutting-edge 18+ science comedy has delighted audiences across the UK, from pub basements in London to the Cheltenham Science Festival, from the rolling Welsh hills of Green Man Festival to the Edinburgh Fringe and from the Science Museum to the, um, Natural History Museum.

Join nerdy rapper Alex Lathbridge, Young Engineer of the Year Anna Ploszajski and international science comedy mastermind Steve Cross for a hilarious night like no other.