What are the chances that the events post will kick off on the first of the month? No seriously, someone do the math.
Anyway, if you’re looking to dig your nose into some exciting gaming this week, here’s what the lovely South African Geek and Gaming Community have on offer for you. Don’t forget, if you are curious about these events, but too shy to go, these are some of the best communities in South Africa, they’ll embrace you with open arms. Just go for it.
In-Person Events
Gauteng
Dungeons and Dragons Experience at Game Town (Facebook)
What: Come on down to Game Town and get yourself a hands-on experience with Dungeons and Dragons. Hosted by cheerful, experienced folk, this one-shot playthrough is for both new and old players alike. Come on through and learn the ins and outs of DnD and maybe snag yourself a little prize.
Where: Game Town – 17 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2193
When: Friday, 4th August 17:30
Price: R50 – Goes towards Store Credit
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experience (Facebook)
What: Brace yourselves for an extraordinary adventure as Irene Village Mall transforms into an immersive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experience! Get ready to be transported to the Turtles’ Lair, complete with green toxic ooze, graffiti, and the bustling sewers of New York right here at Irene Village Mall!
Where: Irene Village Mall – Cnr of Nellmapius Dr &, Van Ryneveld Ave, Irene, Centurion, 0133
When: Starts Saturday, 5th August 09:00, Ends 30th September 17:00
Price: Free
Online Events
HIGHLIGHT OF WEEK
Gamers Against Gender-Based Violence
What: GAGBV is an initiative to raise funds for those affected by gender-based violence. This year, all donations will go to the TEARS Foundation which provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Catch your favourite streamers online supporting this cause and help them raise the funds needed to assist those in need.
Where: Online (Stream Schedule)
When: Starts Tuesday 1st August, Ends Wednesday 9th August
Price: Free
ROG Inferno Cup
What: R15 000 prize pool COD Modern Warfare II tournament hosted by Mettlestate!
Where: Online
When: Keep your eyes peeled to NAG for the Press Release
Clash of Clans Cup
When: Wednesday 3rd August, 19:30 – Registration closes at 16:00 on Wednesday
Where: Online
What: 1v1, Best of one Clan Clash single elimination bracket where the winner can take up to R1000!
Price: Free entry
COD Mobile Battle Royale
When: Saturday 5th August, 14:00 – Registration closes at 12:00 on Saturday
Where: Online
What: Battle Royale Solo’s where placement and eliminations earn you points, the player with the most points after 4 rounds banks the win and up to R1,000!
Price: Free entry