Calling all geeks, gamers, and hobby enthusiasts! Get ready for the ultimate throwback experience at the ICON Comic & Games Convention 2024: Old Skool Style! This year, we’re channelling the nostalgia of past events, celebrating the very best of tabletop and board gaming.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss ICON 2024
ICON is the longest-running consumer hobby gaming and comic event in Southern Africa. Each year, thousands of enthusiasts from across the country converge for a long weekend of interactive gameplay, comics, collectibles, hobby-related events, cosplay, and screenings. This is your chance to dive into a virtual Mecca for gamers and hobbyists!
Theme: Old Skool
After a hiatus, ICON is back, going retro and bringing you the best of past events. We’re rekindling the magic of the early days at Edenvale and Jabula Recreation Centres. So dust off your favourite board games, roll your dice, and get ready for a nostalgic journey into the heart of geekdom.
Venue Information Crawford International – Lonehill
Dates & Times
- Friday, 5th July: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, 6th July: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday, 7th July: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Entrance Fees
- R250 for a standard weekend pass (3 days)
- R100 per day
- Tickets will be available at the door, with online sales available.
What to Expect
ICON 2024 is packed with activities and competitions for the geek community. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
- Boardgames
- Tabletop Role-playing: Dungeons & Dragons, ICON Classics
- Geek Quiz
- Comics & Collectibles
- Movie Screening: Princess Bride
- Miniature Painting: Paint & Take
- Escape Rooms: Escape Detention
- Starfleet International
- Gaslands: Vehicle-based miniature game
- Bitty Bots: Miniature Robot Carnage
- Star Wars Legion: The Asset Organised Play Event
- Star Wars X-Wing
- ICON Blood Bowl
- Yu-Gi-Oh!: MEGA Deckmaster Event
- Pokemon TCG Tournament
- Cosplay
- Magic the Gathering
And much more! A full schedule, including evening events, will be released closer to the convention.
How to Win Tickets
Want to score free tickets for the whole weekend to ICON 2024? It’s simple!
Comment below with this year’s theme
Remember, the giveaway is open to all South African residents only.
The giveaway closed on 4th July @ 16:00 SAST
Congratulations To Jaydon Hermanus
You are our lucky winner – See you @ ICON – You will be contacted with details.
Join the ICON Community
Established in 1992, ICON has grown into the largest and longest-running event of its kind in South Africa. It’s a vibrant celebration of gaming, comics, and popular culture, where fans of all ages and backgrounds come together to share their passions and discover new interests. ICON is more than just a convention; it’s a community of passionate individuals celebrating what they love.
For more information about the convention, visit our Facebook event page or go to www.unplugyourself.co.za. Follow us on social media: @unplugyourselfza @unplugZA.
See you at ICON 2024!
