Comic Con Africa x Unplug Yourself Turn The Tables On All Things Boardgames
Johannesburg, July 29, 2022 – Spending an evening or even weekend filled with board games is such a highlight in our digital world. Bringing family and friends together for something a bit more sociable is the perfect way to unplug and reconnect. This year, tabletop gaming will not only form a key part of Comic Con Africa but Unplug Yourself will host several board game parties in Johannesburg and Cape Town to build excitement ahead of the continent’s largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival to take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 22 to 25 September this year.
This year’s tabletop gaming section at Comic Con Africa will feature amazing tournaments & competitions as well as shops where visitors can purchase collectables, trading card games, and other tabletop games.
Some of the awesome tournaments and activities planned include:
Ticket to Ride Tournament – 22 September 2022
Pokemon – 23 September 2022
Magic the Gathering – 24 September 2022
Official release of Kick starter (Dungeon Brah) – 24 September 2022
Yu-Gi-Oh! – 25 September 2022
Star Wars and Marvel Miniatures Competitions and Activities – 22-25 September 2022
Boardgame demo’s/Learn to Play – 22-25 September 2022
EXIT – The Game: Scavenger Hunt – 22-25 September 2022
Dungeons and Dragons – 22-25 September 2022
* The above schedule is subject to change
Detailed schedule will be released in the coming weeks on social media, Comic Con Africa Website and Unplug Yourself’s website.
“For Unplug Yourself, Comic Con Africa is a huge event on the gaming calendar and this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. Unplug Yourself will be providing visitors with an array of experiences for all ages and gaming levels, from beginners to champions. We look forward to showcasing a diverse range of engaging and entertaining games to both tabletop fans and soon-to-be fans!”
Starting July 23 and then running every week until September 10, the Unplug Yourself board game parties provide the perfect pre-Comic Con Africa action you’ve been asking for. Even better, you’ll get an opportunity to win a great hamper containing epic boardgames and other Comic Con Africa merch. There’s even a four-day pass to the show, that forms part of the winnings.
“The Unplug Yourself board game parties provide a brilliant scene-setter to what’s in store for visitors to Comic Con Africa later this year. We guarantee that you will be playing with your tribe both at the event and at home afterwards. We pride ourselves in being able to gather friends around tables, whether that’s to immerse themselves in shared stories, or battle it out on the table. From classics like Magic the Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh!, along with countless other games will be available to play and purchase. Comic Con Africa brings together the suppliers and retailers in tabletop gaming so that you have the best choice of what tabletop gaming has to offer,” said Carla Massmann, Comic Con Africa Show Director.
The venues for the smorgasbord of board gaming parties lined up are:
July 23rd: The Unseen Shoppe and Durbanville Games
July 30th: Sword and Board and Timeless Boardgames
Aug 6th: Battle Bunker Paarl and Nexus Hub
Aug 13th: Top Deck and Fanaticus Boardgames
Aug 20th: The Unseen Shoppe
Aug 27th: Battle Bunker Paarl and Timeless Boardgames
Sep 3rd: Durbanville Games and Nexus Hub
Sep 10th: Fanaticus Games and Top Deck
So, whether you’re in the Western Cape or in Jozi, remember that games will vary per venue. The likes of ‘5 Second Rule’, ‘Qwirkle’, ‘Pandemic’, ‘Happy Salmon’, and ‘Exploding Kittens’, are just some of the incredible board games to be played.
Now get in the mood for Comic Con Africa by heading on over to an Unplug Yourself board game party near you and stand in line to win incredible prizes as you assert your dominance over the board. All you need to do is post a selfie and tag #ComicConAfrica #UnplugYourself, and the venue you attended. The giveaways will be announced on all Unplug Yourself social media platforms on 14 September