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Arcade1Up is launching its digital tabletop screens

June 25, 2021
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Target will no longer sell Pokemon cards in store thanks to violent scalpers

May 14, 2021
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World of Darkness tabletop RPG series to be adapted into movie and TV series by The Witcher production company

April 28, 2021
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Settlers of Catan: Chocolate Edition is the most delicious boardgame imaginable

By Tracy Benson
November 7, 2017 - 8 years ago

Edible boardgames. It's a thing now!

Entertainment

Sony negotiating for the film rights to Settlers of Catan

By Tracy Benson
October 13, 2017 - 8 years ago

Sony Pictures has plans to turn the tabletop game Settlers of Catan into a movie because… reasons.

Tabletop

Retire the replicant in Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol

By Tracy Benson
September 27, 2017 - 8 years ago

In conjunction with the Blade Runner sequel that will be in cinemas next week, WizKids will be bringing a deduction game to tabletops in 2018. Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol.

Lifestyle

Don’t Blow It Review – A local card-based word game that is easy to get into and appeals to the whole family

By Craig Risi
September 26, 2017 - 8 years ago

A simple, wholesome and easy to get into game that should more than satisfy the gaming needs of your average family even if it's a bit light for your hardcore gamer.

Tabletop

Your new best board game buddy, Dized, has reached its Indiegogo funding goal

By Tracy Benson
September 14, 2017 - 8 years ago

An app for smart phones and tablets, Dized helps you play a game straight out of the box with step-by-step visual and interactive tutorials. It's not too late to back the campaign though, and trust me, you want to!

Reviews

Ambition Review – A simple card game with incredible strategic depth

By Craig Risi
July 25, 2017 - 8 years ago

Ambition is a new card game that is simple enough to pick up and yet deep enough to keep you playing for many hours. While you can play it with just 2 people, it is ideally suited for 4-5 people and stays fresh each time you play it.

Lifestyle

Welcome to Geekdom Day: an introduction into geeky hobbies

By Tracy Benson
July 25, 2017 - 8 years ago

Check out the details for the inaugural Welcome to Geekdom Day - a free event hosted by Central City Comics in Sandton, Johannesburg

Tabletop

Germany’s Spiel des Jahres crowns Kingdomino as Game of the Year

By Tracy Benson
July 19, 2017 - 8 years ago

In the board game business, Germany’s Spiel des Jahres awards are a huge deal. As the biggest prize in the tabletop industry, winning one of these awards is guaranteed to boost your sales, as well as earn major bragging rights, even though there is no actual prize money involved. Consisting of accomplished board game critics from around the world, the …

Lifestyle

All it takes to make it in South African Board Gaming is a little Ambition

By Craig Risi
July 13, 2017 - 8 years ago

We chat to the designer behind a newly launched local game titled Ambition and find out what exactly makes this game designer so passionate about designing board and card games.

Tabletop

Help fund the 2nd Edition of the Africa Boardgame Convention

By Tracy Benson
July 11, 2017 - 8 years ago

The Africa Boardgame Convention is about community building and breaking down harmful stereotypes. Help fund the second edition of ABCon on Indiegogo.

Tabletop

Come to The Nexus on Sunday for Board Games & Milkshakes

By Tracy Benson
July 10, 2017 - 8 years ago

Boardgames, milkshakes, and spending time with friends. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Tabletop

Rick and Morty-themed Clue will hit tabletops in August

By Tracy Benson
July 7, 2017 - 8 years ago

A new version of Clue will be released in August, with a Rick and Morty theme. Um… yay?

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