Wakefield Museums and Castles

Did you know that the legendary and pioneering video game Worms was created right here in Wakefield? It's now celebrating its 30th anniversary!

Join us for a guest talk from Ashley Day. Ashley is the Wakefield-born Head of Developer Relations at videogame developer and publisher Team17. He is also a writer specialising in the history of videogames. 

Ashley first played Worms on a friend’s Amiga 500 in 1995. Thirty years later, he is lucky enough to be working on the series today!

In this talk, Ashley will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Worms. Find out how Worms was created by a schoolboy on his Amiga. Hear how Team17 repeatedly defied convention by doing what the industry told them was “impossible”. Discover the surprising ways in which this small company from Wakefield helped some of the biggest players in gaming get their start.

Team17 are also celebrating their 35th anniversary. Listen to Ashley delving into the company’s storied history. Find out about the people that made it all possible. Discover Team17's ties to the local area.

Due to popular demand, this talk is now taking place in Wakefield Library (upper ground floor of Wakefield One)