Playtopia 2023

"Great event, beautiful decor, awesome games and fantastic speakers. Looking forward to next year! "

"Fantastic event! Unbelievably good. Could have used more powerful aircon (given how hot Cape Town was that day)"

"What an incredible event. I feel sad for all those people around the world who weren't able to make it. To hear people who are top of their game speak about the processes and values - and tips and tricks - that they use in their work was a thrilling privilege. I loved hearing the specialists. I loved hearing the stories of the youngsters who don't have much experience of speaking onstage, but whose stories were touching and madly inspiring. How lucky we were to meet visitors from other parts of the continent, and be able to learn more about the work they are doing. There's no doubt that something globally significant is happening in the world of African game design. The event was gorgeously designed, and took place at the District 6 Homecoming Centre, a perfect building for the kind of multi-leveled, interconnected series of events and exhibitions that comprise Playtopia. I'd recommend this event to any creative person, in any field. If more of us worked with the kind of principles and approaches used by Free Lives and Super Friendship Arcade (the two collectives that originated Playtopia), we would enjoy our working lives even more, and could be sure that were - at the same time - making the world a better place. Bravo, Playtopia."

"Such great variety of games and exhibits. Great having access to food and chill area. Loved all the options for interactions. I was a little confused about where to park and who to pay, but figured it out. I would have liked to see a menu/price list for the bar and coffee stands (the tv switched too irregularly to see). The hand sanitizers everywhere were a great move. Very happy all around. "

"Absolutely BEAUTIFUL experience..."