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.

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Comic Con Africa, Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival, will be taking place in Johannesburg and Cape Town this year. For the latest Comic Con Africa 2022 news and updates, be sure to connect online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricaComicCon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicConAfrica

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicconafrica_official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeKw1HRrkpSJ5FJgXmtVCQ

Get tickets: https://bit.ly/CCA2022_Tickets

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About Comic Con Africa

Comic Con Africa is Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture, gaming, and fan festival. The festival features a large range of pop culture and entertainment elements including cosplay, comic books, anime, manga, tech, film and series, gaming (including video, mobile and esports) toys, gadgets, clothing, collectable card games, fantasy/sci-fi books and authors as well as the ever-popular Artists' Alley. The inaugural 2018 event welcomed over 42 000 visitors and 2019 saw over 70 000. In 2019 KidsCon was a new addition to the festival, allowing for the festival to be the ultimate family day out with loads of activities for all to enjoy. A single Comic Con Africa ticket gets you access to both Cons at Johannesburg Expo Centre NASREC on 22 – 25 September 2022. (www.comicconafrica.co.za)

Comic Con Africa is owned by Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd and used under license by Mogull Media Proprietary Limited.

This year Comic Con Africa will see 2 new additions at the festival StreamerCon and StreetCon. StreamerCon presents the magic and wonder of online - In Real Life. Bringing together everyone involved in making, watching, promoting, and creating the future of online video content. StreamerCon will host digital creators, platform innovators, and their fans, all in one place.

StreetCon is where streetwear and pop culture enthusiasts meet. This festival of brands, people and trends, celebrates current and upcoming trends in pop culture and urban culture. StreetCon is a place where street artists, curators and YOU converge to celebrate and shape our culture. Featuring the latest in new fashion, merchandise, talent and emerging artist and creators.

A single Comic Con Africa ticket gets you access to all these features and attractions at Johannesburg Expo Centre NASREC on 22 – 25 September 2022. (www.comicconafrica.co.za)

Comic Con Africa is owned by Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd and used under license by Mogull Media Proprietary Limited.?