War Games Weekend

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War Games Weekend 〰️

⚔️ WAR GAMES WEEKEND ⚔️

Where High-Fantasy Adventure Meets Luxury Mountain Glamping.

April 29th – May 2nd, 2027 in the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, TN

Step out of the pages of your favorite fantasy novels and into the ultimate weekend of strategy, survival, and unbreakable camaraderie. War Games Weekend is a first-of-its-kind bookish retreat designed for those who want to step into the high-stakes games, trials, and war colleges we love to read about. Your favorite battle camp isn't just in the books anymore. Team challenges, including axe throwing and archery by day, open bar by night, and a cozy, beautifully appointed luxury glamping tent. This is War Games Weekend — built for the romantasy reader who's always wanted to actually fight for something with team-on-team mental puzzles and camp-wide espionage.

Starting at $1,315 all-in · payment plans available.

This isn't a few hours of cosplay and a buffet line. It's a long weekend where you're the protagonist.

Archery & Axe Throwing — real ranges, real instructors, and the kind of bragging rights you'll be bringing up at Thanksgiving.

The Hatchery Heist — a live, weekend-long game running underneath everything else. You're guarding those dragon eggs and plotting to steal someone else's the entire time you're also eating brunch, dancing, or losing a logic gauntlet. Nobody is ever just "off duty."

Mental trials — escape-room puzzles and 3D logic gauntlets your group chat will still be arguing about in July. Did you pick the right person to be The Blind Rider?

and FINALLY Your Battalion — strangers Thursday afternoon, a war family by Sunday morning. You don't do this weekend solo, even if you arrive solo.

And at the end of it: one battalion walks away crowned Iron Vanguard. Everyone walks away with a custom merit patches for their fight or flight leathers and a story that starts with "okay so this one time at war camp—"

Let's lay down the ground rules

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Let's lay down the ground rules 〰️

War Games is...

A real-life adult adventure camp

For grown adults who still want to live for a weekend filled with new bookish friends and cool activities

Glamping - yes Glam Camping, not roughing it

Wood stoves, real beds, open bars, and chef-made feasts. You fight by day, you live well by night.

Built for every body, every brain

Archery, axe throwing, logic puzzles, espionage. Battalion Besties

War Games isn't...

A tryout

We don't care about your mile time. skip the obstacle if needed, win the puzzle instead.

A place for mean girls/bullies

Zero tolerance for toxic competitiveness or Aholes. No Jack Barlowes allowed.

Dirt and freeze-dried rations

You'll sleep warm and eat better than you do at home. Promise.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

When you establish your basecamp at War Games Weekend, your pass covers a completely curated, high-end, all-inclusive experience. From the competitive arenas to the feasts, we handle everything so you can focus on the win.

The Feasts

Welcome Fire & S'mores (Thursday PM): Arrive at basecamp, settle into your quarters, and meet your fellow recruits around a roaring fire with gourmet s'mores (Gourmet = a variety of cookies, chocolate bars, and more)
Daily Coffee Bars & Brunches (Friday & Saturday): Fuel up for the day’s trials with a fully stocked morning coffee bar and catered brunch spreads. (Coffee bar will also be available Sunday) Brunches include Scratch Made Biscuits & Gravy, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage Links, French Toast with Warm Syrup & Butter, Ribbon Cut Hash Browns, Stone Ground Grits, Candied Apples, Assorted Jams & Butter.
Daily Catered Dinners (Friday & Saturday): Replenish your strength after a day on the battlefield with hearty, chef-prepared dinners as we dine together. Dinners are served buffet style.
- Friday PM - Salad: Strawberry and Candied Pecan Salad, Mains: Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts and Honey Glazed Salmon
  Sides: Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and a Summer Roasted Veg Medley
- Saturday PM - Apps: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Meatballs. Salad: Cherry Tomato and Avocado. Mains: Chicken Florentine, Roast Turkey, Carne alla Pizzeiola. Sides: Gnocci and Roasted Cheesy Asparagus.

The Nightlife & Celebrations

Friday Night Hosted Bar and Trivia (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Let down your guard. Enjoy an open bar, music, and an evening to mix and mingle with rival battalions before the games intensify.
Saturday Night Victory Gala & DJ Party (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Dress to impress for a massive fantasy after-party featuring a live DJ, a fully hosted open bar, and the official coronation of our Iron Vanguard.

The War Games and Trials

Fully Immersive Team Competitions: Be drafted into a battalion and work together to out-wit and out-play the competition.
Physical Strength & Accuracy Challenges: Full access and professional instruction at our dedicated Axe Throwing and Archery ranges.
Mental Trials: Engage your mind with escape-room-style mental puzzles, giant 3D structural challenges, and logic gauntlets. Face other teams as you coordinate strikes and race to the finish line.
The Hatchery Heist: Participation in our weekend-long, passive camp-wide strategy game. Protect your teams dragon eggs, raid rival nests, and watch your back for soft-dagger defenses.

So What’s it Cost??

Listen, we tried to pay our local Tennessee vendors in stolen dragon eggs and promises of eternal glory, but apparently, their banks only accept US dollars.

Your financial deployment is broken into two parts: Your Ticket and Your Tent.

The Admission Ticket: $975 per person. This locks in your spot on the battalion and covers all your trials, archery, axe throwing, custom merit patches, weekend brunches, dinners, open bar elements, and the Saturday night champion party.

The Basecamp (Your Tent): This depends entirely on your preferred level of luxury. Settle into a cozy Shared Tent (Twin Bed) for $340, upgrade to a Deluxe Tent for $1,252, or go full high-commander luxury with the clear-ceiling Stargazer Tent for $1,492. Full Tent details - including how to book and share with your friends below.

Basically, you're looking at a base price of around $1,315 for 4 days of fun if you go the solo/shared route, or a bit more if you want a massive private glamping palace to yourself. We also offer highly flexible 0% interest payment plans starting with a 10% deposit because math is the only savage mental puzzle we don't want you stressing over.

Request A Custom Payment Plan HERE

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BOOK YOUR TENT AND TICKET HERE:

War Games Weekend Tent Selections

from $1.00

Glamping Lodging Reservation Choose your fallback position in the Tennessee mountains.

⛺ Full Tent Option: Secure one of our 8 unique tent layouts for your group (Kings, Queens, Twins, and sofa beds available). If a friend already paid for the tent, select "I have a tent with a friend" from the dropdown.
🛌 Individual Bed Option: Booking solo? Reserve a single twin bed in one of our 4 shared tents and get paired up with new besties (separated by gender).
🔥 All Tents Feature: Luxury canvas aesthetic, plush bedding, and private wood stoves.

(Reminder: Event Ticket is not included with this pass and must be booked separately via War Games Weekend Pass Item - IF you are using the built in payment plan - this will require separate checkouts for tent vs pass. I am so sorry, but this is the only way to guarantee accurate tent counts.)

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War Games Weekend Pass

$975.00

Welcome to WAR GAMES WEEKEND!! ⚔️

Your all-inclusive ticket to the battlefield. This $975 pass includes:

Full Event Access: Participation in all co-ed team challenges, archery, axe throwing, and puzzles.
Catered Feasts: Daily breakfast/brunch and dinner spreads (plus Thursday night welcome s'mores).
Elite Nightlife: 2 nights of hosted open bars + Saturday night DJ Victory Gala.
The Hatchery Heist: Participation in the weekend-long passive strategy game.

(Reminder: Lodging is not included with this pass and must be booked separately via War Games Weekend Tent Selection! IF you are using the built in payment plan - this will require separate checkouts for tent vs pass. I am so sorry, but this is the only way to guarantee accurate tent counts.)

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Flyer for War Games Weekend event with schedule of activities including coffee, brunch, war games, dinner, and team trivia, hosted by Storybook Soirees.

Let’s Talk ROOMING in our Fabulous Glamping Tents.

How to Book Your War Games Basecamp

Before you choose your quarters, please note: An event ticket is required for every attendee—lodging bookings do not include individual admission/dining!

Once you have your ticket, choose your lodging strategy from the two options below:

Option 1: Book a Full Tent (For Couples, Besties, or the Squad)

Want to room with your friends? We have 8 unique styles of glamping tent with various configurations (Kings, Queens, Twins, and sofa beds) in varying quantities, so if you see one you like, SNAG IT.

How it works: Pick your preferred tent based on the bedding and bathroom descriptions below. Designate one person to book and pay for the tent. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. (Where it says “Kids” in the images below - we are referencing TWIN sized beds at the venue.)
The Split: You and your friends handle the Venmo math on your own.
At Checkout: Select the tent for your group and add to cart! If a friend already booked your tent, select "I have a tent with a friend" from the dropdown menu.

Option 2: Book an Individual Bed (For Solo Allies ready to build friendships)

Traveling solo and ready to adventure? We have 4 specific tents outfitted with 3 solo twin beds each.

How it works: You can book a single twin bed and get matched up with awesome new friends.
The Lineup: To keep everyone comfortable, these shared tents will be sorted by gender.

⛺ Add-ons & The "Off-the-Record" Rules

Need an extra cot? We have a limited number of camp cots available as a first-come, first-served add-on at checkout. (FYI - These are built for kids - so think smaller in size - and are $50/each to rent.)
Squeezing in extra friends! Look, if you want to bring your own camp cot or sleeping bag to squeeze an extra friend into your tent... we won’t tell. Just make sure you layout safely and leave plenty of clearance around the wood stoves! (Reminder- all guests need a ticket to join us!)
Payment Plans - Please reach out if you need a custom interest-free payment plan from Storybook Soirees! The sooner we get started, the lower we can make those payments as we spread them out!

Weekend tent pricing list for war games, featuring prices for various tent accommodations such as Deluxe King Bed with private bathroom, Suite with king and queen beds with private bathroom, and options with extra twins.

Tent with interior furniture including beds, chairs, and a table, set outdoors with trees visible outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and a wooden headboard. There is a window above the bed showing a blue sky with clouds.

Interior of a tent with two beds, some pillows, and a small wooden nightstand, set in a natural, outdoor environment.

Inside a canvas safari-style tent with three twin beds, a wood-burning stove, and a television, designed for up to three people.

Inside a safari tent with a king-size bed, two armchairs, and a wooden table.

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Interior of a cozy glamping tent with a king-sized bed, wooden furniture, a wood-burning stove, and a private deck with lounge chairs.

Interior of a glamping tent with a king-size bed, wooden furniture, and a private deck with lounge chairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. War Games Weekend is strictly an 18+ adult adventure weekend. The trials, evening social hours, and overall atmosphere are custom-tailored for adults looking to disconnect, compete, and unwind. 21+ of course for alcohol service.
Absolutely not. Our challenges are intentionally engineered for all fitness levels and heavily rely on diverse team dynamics.
- Brain vs. Brawn: If you aren't the "brawn" lifting a heavy supply crate or physically constructing a monolith, you might be the cipher expert decoding a map or the strategist shouting instructions from the command podium.
- Your Choice: Every single activity is 100% optional. Your comfort, boundaries, and safety are our absolute priority. You play the roles you want to play.
You are in great company. A massive portion of our guests deploy as solo campers. We have dedicated shared tent allocations (featuring comfortable twin beds), and you will be sorted into a fantastic, welcoming battalion the moment you check in.
The war goes on! MOST of our trials are designed to operate rain or shine, and the glamping tents are fully weatherproofed. If severe weather hits, we have some indoor backup zones ready to pivot to.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Our basecamp is tucked away in the beautiful Tennessee wilderness in Pigeon Forge, positioned perfectly for regional travelers. We are less than 1 hour from Knoxville, just a quick 2 hour drive away from Chattanooga and Asheville, but closer to 3.5 hours from Nashville.
If you are flying in, the Knoxville Airport (TYS) is your closest option, a mere 35 miles away, and makes for a seamless commute to camp.
If you prefer to drive, we have dedicated, secure onsite parking right at the campground. You will be able to park close for easy gear loading and unloading at check-in.
Since this is a glamping event, your luxury canvas tent, bed, and basic comforts are completely provided. You just need to bring your personal clothing (outdoor clothing for the day - maybe some cosplay and fighting leather, definitely closed toed shoes - cozy layers for the campfire at night) and your wits. A comprehensive packing list will hit your inbox in March!