Open times: Doors open on the Saturday at 10:00. Unfortunately no attendees are allowed entry to the venue halls prior to this time due to health and safety concerns (we have a lot of wiring and hardware to secure, so please don't turn up early, you’ll just be sat outside!) unless otherwise agreed by the crew. The event runs right through until Sunday ending at 18:00.
Food storage: We have access to several supersize fridges at the event - allowing you to store your food and beverages keeping them chilled and fresh, we do ask that you dont overload the fridges though and please stack your food and drink responsibly.
Tea, coffee and fresh chilled water as well as cutlery are available for free for the duration of the event.
Tuckshop: the BIG GAME tuckshop is located at the front of the stage and the fridges are kept well stocked with your favourite gaming treats from chocolate to Haribo, Cola to Fanta and Monster and Red Bull, ideal for filling a hole between meals or games and all at great low prices! (no alcohol is for sale at the event).
Toilets: At tBG there are separate Male and Female toilet and shower facilities. Which are located in separate parts of the building, if any member of the incorrect sex is found or reported in the incorrect toilets they will be asked to leave the event by the tBG crew immediately. The toilets are routinely checked to ensure they are clean and tidy and stocked with the necessary supplies, if however you do anything missing, please tell a member of the big game crew who will restock straight away. We do also understand that you want to get back to the gaming as quickly as possible, but we do ask that you pay special attention to your aim when using the toilets, leave the toilets as you would wish to find them, simples!
Eating / Chillout Area: Whether you looking for somewhere to eat your warez, chill out or plan your next game, the tBG Chill Out area is a great place to do it. Situated right next to the main gaming hall, its large benches and tables make clan meetings a breeze, additionally if you fancy bringing board or card games or even warhammer the tables are easily big enough (and there are enough of them) to cater for this also.
Sleeping Area: At the BIG GAME there is a dedicated sleeping area away from the gaming zone, to allow for a quieter area to catch a few ZZz's (If you want to sleep next to your PC though, you're more than welcome). We do ask that no one brings double airbeds (unless you are a couple or have any special requirements) as they take up too much room for an individual, also please try and keep the area around your bed clean and tidy to avoid trip hazards and or your mobile phone getting stepped on by someone else!
Local amenities: the BIG GAME is located in the bustling village (more like a mini town!) of Hedge End, located just off the M27. Hedge End is rammed full of all the shops you’ll never need. With 2 large supermarkets less than a 5 minute walk away as well as a Subway restaurant, Fresh Bakery and sandwich shops not to mention a host of takeaway restaurants including a Dominos Pizza, Chinese, Indian, Fish and Chips and much more (there is even a camping shop if you forget your sleeping bag!). Just down the road a little further (5 minute by car) is Hedge End Retail park which hosts Sainsbury's and M&S, PC World and Halford as well as even more fast food offering including: Burger King, Mcdonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut.