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Gauteng
34 spots
Premium esports arenaPretoria · Arcadia
ATK Arena Loftus
PCs, PS5s, racing simulators, tournaments, parties and brand activations at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
HoursEvent-day hours - check socials
Premium esports facilityJohannesburg · Gauteng
Bravado Bunker
Bravado Gaming’s HQ: an Alienware PC war-room, console zone, production studio, bootcamps and event nights, on fibre with backup power.
HoursEvents and bookings · check socials
Gaming loungeWest Rand · Silverstar
DNZC Gaming Lounge
Console play, pool tables, foosball, gaming merch and esports tournaments.
HoursCheck socials
Community gaming hub
Console gaming + retro arcadeDaveyton · Daveyton Mall
GameOn Africa
Five console/esports stations, five retro arcade machines and in-store gaming events at Daveyton Mall.
HoursConfirm current opening and play hours
Community gaming café
Community gaming hub
Township esports hub
Community gaming storeAtteridgeville · Oustad
Oustad Gameloft
Console gaming, pool and community tournament play opposite Rankie Park in Oustad, Atteridgeville.
HoursCheck socials
Premium gaming arena
Sim racing centre
Arcade + family entertainment10 branches in Gauteng
The Fun Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 10 branches across Gauteng.
HoursVaries by branch
- Emerald Resort & Casino087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Fourways Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Gold Reef City Casino087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Greenstone Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Irene Village Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Menlyn Park087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Silverstar Casino087 164 9459 · Branch page
- The Grove Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- The Zone @ Rosebank087 164 9459 · Branch page
- Woodlands Boulevard087 164 9459 · Branch page
Community gaming loungeJohannesburg · Braamfontein
The Gaming Lounge
FC 26 tournaments, walk-in play, social gaming and community vibes.
HoursCheck socials
Tabletop gaming hubPretoria · Moreleta Park
The Geek Home
Board games, trading card games, Warhammer and tabletop role-playing at Moreletapark Lifestyle Centre, 620 Spes Bona Drive. Gaming nights Thu-Fri and daytime play Sat-Sun; table enquiries by WhatsApp message.
HoursMon-Tue 09:30-17:30; Wed 10:00-17:00; Thu-Fri 09:30-19:00; Sat 09:30-16:00; Sun 09:30-13:30
Arcade + family entertainment6 branches in Gauteng
The Magic Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 6 branches across Gauteng.
HoursConfirm current branch hours
- Carnival City010 143 0354 · Branch page
- EastgateBranch page
- Emperors Palace010 448 7009 · Branch page
- Montecasino010 447 9862 · Branch page
- Time Square010 143 0376 · Branch page
- WestgateBranch page
PC gaming + activity venue
Esports lounge + gaming hub
Community gaming hubSoweto · Zola 3
Thuli Gaming Hub
Console gaming, EA FC sessions and community tournaments at 376 Mthonjeni Street, Zola.
HoursCheck TikTok for hours
Premium social gaming centre
PS5 gaming hub + arcadeSprings · Kwa-Thema
VVV GAMING HUB
PS5 gaming, EA Sports FC 27, arcade games and community tournaments at 19803 Mbokazi Street, Extension 7, Kwa-Thema.
HoursDaily 09:00-18:00; confirm weekend hours
Western Cape
16 spots
Retro arcade bar · ages 21+Cape Town · City Centre
Barcadia
Retro arcade machines and pinball at 62 Hout Street. Ages 21+; games are free with a bar purchase.
HoursTue-Fri 18:00-02:00; Sat 13:00-02:00
Board game café + tabletop clubhouse
Tabletop RPG gaming hub
Console + arcade + tabletop hub
Console lounge + collectibles
Tabletop gaming space
Tabletop gaming hub
Sim racing centre
Arcade + family entertainment
Tabletop gaming hub2 branches in Western Cape
The Luckshack
Tabletop gaming hub with 2 branches across Western Cape.
HoursVaries by branch
- Milnerton021 555 3321 · Branch page
- Plumstead021 761 3685 · Branch page
Arcade + family entertainment
Tabletop gaming hubSomerset West / Strand · Gants Plaza
The Trade Inn
Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, board games and public gaming events at 19 Koorzen Street, Gants Plaza.
HoursConfirm current opening and play hours
VR + sim racing venue
VR + Xbox gaming barMossel Bay · Die Voorbaai
VR Game bAR
13 Meta Quest 3 headsets, Xbox consoles, pizza and snacks, social VR play.
HoursDaily - confirm times
Arcade + family entertainmentKwaZulu-Natal
10 spots
Internet café + gaming hubKwaMashu · H Section
Black Ink Cafe
Console and PC gaming, EA Sports FC, Call of Duty, Fortnite, coffee and printing services at 98 Bhubesi Road.
HoursCheck socials
Interactive sports + gamingUmhlanga · Sunningdale
Inter Active Gaming
Motion and digital sports gaming, café, group play, parties and team building.
HoursOpen daily
Sim racing centre
Tabletop gaming hub
Arcade + family entertainment2 branches in KwaZulu-Natal
The Fun Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 2 branches across KwaZulu-Natal.
HoursVaries by branch
- Galleria Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- The Pavilion087 164 9459 · Branch page
Arcade + family entertainment4 branches in KwaZulu-Natal
The Magic Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 4 branches across KwaZulu-Natal.
HoursConfirm current branch hours
- Ballito Junction032 880 0129 · Branch page
- Golden Horse Casino010 448 7002 · Branch page
- Oceans Mall010 157 2359 · Branch page
- Suncoast010 447 9874 · Branch page
Mpumalanga
6 spots
Kasi gaming hub
Kasi gaming hub + cinema
Township esports hubMbombela · Kabokweni
Thabimvula Gaming Hub
EA FC tournaments, community hub play and youth-focused competition.
HoursMon-Fri 16:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 8:00-19:00
Arcade + family entertainment2 branches in Mpumalanga
The Fun Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 2 branches across Mpumalanga.
HoursVaries by branch
- I'langa Mall087 164 9459 · Branch page
- The Ridge Casino087 164 9459 · Branch page
Arcade + family entertainmentEastern Cape
5 spots
Community Esports EventsGqeberha · Fairview
E-Kings Gaming
Community gaming events, tournaments and esports experiences for GQ gamers.
HoursEvent-based – check socials
Esports & tournament hubEast London · Gonubie
Gaming House ZA
Online and offline tournaments, a practice lab, casual sets, leaderboards and gaming parties at 97 Ninth Avenue.
HoursCheck socials for session times
Arcade + VR centre
Arcade + family entertainment2 branches in Eastern Cape
The Magic Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 2 branches across Eastern Cape.
HoursConfirm current branch hours
- Boardwalk Mall010 143 0350 · Branch page
- Wild Coast Sun010 157 0584 · Branch page
North West
4 spots
Console gaming lounge
Arcade + family entertainment2 branches in North West
The Magic Company
Arcade games and family entertainment at 2 branches across North West.
HoursConfirm current branch hours
- MooiRivier MallBranch page
- Sun City010 157 0667 · Branch page
VR entertainment venueSun City · Sun Central
Vortex Virtual Lounge
VR gaming sessions, team building, parties and destination entertainment.
HoursDaily 10:00-22:00
Limpopo
2 spots
Console gaming lounge
Arcade + family entertainmentFree State
1 spot
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