Are you ready to escape to planet rAge?
GAME. TECH. CULTURE.
Welcome to rAge.
South Africa’s legendary playground of pixels, power-ups, and possibilities returns in full force at year-end! rAge is a powerhouse celebration of innovation and play, where gaming, esports, tech, and virtual worlds collide.
180+ exhibitors. Infinite adventure.
Whether you’re a geek culture fan, a tech tinkerer, or just hunting for a festive thrill, rAge delivers. Explore smart home innovations, custom gear, indie games, robotics, collectibles, cosplay, and more — all under one electric roof.
Play. Explore. Connect.
With hands-on demos, retail specials, epic tournaments, creative zones, community meetups, and prizes around every corner, rAge isn’t just an event — it’s a multidimensional experience of the future.
Don’t just attend.
Level up your life.
FAQ – Visitors
rAge is South Africa’s longest running video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture and digital entertainment exhibition, which is held annually in Johannesburg.
The BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer/Console) LAN is South Africa’s largest LAN, where gamers spend +50 hours playing games with and against each other on the same network. The BYOC LAN is an event that is held at rAge every year, and a separate ticket will need to be purchased (i.e. a rAge Expo ticket will not give you access into the NAG LAN).
rAge Expo will be hosted in Gauteng at Fourways Mall – Level 8.
Tickets to attend rAge Expo will be available to purchase online via our official ticketing partner, Howler. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets to attend the BYOC LAN will be available to purchase online via our official ticketing partner, Howler.
By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct, Admissions Policy and our expo rules.
Howler will scan your ticket upon arrival at the door, so please ensure you have a printed version or your ticket on your mobile device.
A weekend pass ticket gives you (1 person) access to the expo for all three days at a discounted price.
Weekend Pass tickets can only be purchased online vie our official ticketing partner Howler.
By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct, Admissions Policy and our expo rules.
Children under 6 are allowed free entry into the expo.
rAge Expo: 09h00 to 18h00 daily.
BYOC LAN General Pass: 07h00 on Friday to 15h00 on Sunday.
BYOC LAN Super Pass: 18h00 on Thursday to 15h00 on Sunday.
rAge is a family-friendly event so visitors of all ages are welcome to attend. Please do note that some gaming content on display at the various stands may be age restricted and not suitable for minors.
There is no age restriction for the BYOC LAN but we do suggest that young minors to be accompanied/supervised by an adult.
Some areas within the expo may be restricted to over 18’s only, and postive ID will be required for access.
A detailed list of everything you need to know about the do’s and dont’s in the LAN can be found in our BYOC LAN FAQ (new version coming soon). If you’ve never been to the BYOC LAN before this video will give you a really good idea of what to expect. You can also join our Discord and ask a question in the BYOC LAN channel.
Parents are welcome to assist their children to settle in at the LAN and will be issued a Parent Pass wristband upon arrival and again on collection on Sunday.
No cancellations, refunds of unused tickets, changes, reprints or unpaid reservations can be made.
Bookings are final and tickets are treated as cash.
In the event of us having to cancel or postpone the event (due to government regulations or restrictions), refunds will become applicable.
Everybody is welcome to take pictures or video at the expo, but do note that some exhibitors may not allow photography or filming of their games/products on display and you may be asked to refrain from taking photos or filming.
Should you wish to attend the expo as accredited media, please do so by registering via the Press Accreditation link. Applications for media and content creator passes will be open from September. Please note that Media Passes are not transferable and will only be issued in accordance with the application procedures and requirements.
You are more than welcome to come dressed up as your favourite character, but please do keep the following things in mind before selecting your outfit:
(1) rAge is a family-friendly event so we don’t allow cosplay that is revealing, explicit, lewd, pornographic or overtly sexual and inappropriate in any way. If we do find your outfit to be offensive we will have you escorted off the premises;
(2) No functional props or weapons are permitted at the venue – we don’t allow knives, swords, spears or guns of any kind. Any items found to be of a dangerous nature or have the potential to injure someone will be confiscated by security and only be returned to you when you leave;
(3) Cosplay Is Not Consent – harassment of any kind, including stalking, deliberate intimidation, unwelcome physical attention, physical assault and battery, will not be tolerated at rAge. If it’s illegal outside the venue, it’s illegal inside the venue. Harassment and intimidation is grounds for removal from the expo without refund as well as potential legal action. We want rAge to be a safe, open and accepting environment for all fans, so please report any harassment to GES or the Organisers Office.
If you would like to enter the GES rAge Cosplay Competition you can find more information on the GES Cosplay Instagram page here.
If this is your first time attending rAge you should check out our Video Gallery to watch videos from previous events. You can also browse our Photo Gallery. Both of the galleries will give you a very good idea of what rAge is and why you HAVE to be there!
There will be an on-site food, beverage and liquor facility (Quench x Como) open for the entire duration of the expo on level 8. They are Halal Certified and operate a 100% cashless environment (accepted payment methods are credit card, SnapScan, Zapper, Yoco).
Fourways Mall also has a variety of sit-down and take-away food stores (+34) located in the Food Court on the Lower Level and Mezzanine Level – go here to see the list.
The only pets that are allowed are service animals – please contact us for further clarity on this.
Fourways Mall enforces a no-smoking policy throughout the interior of the shopping centre in accordance with national legislation. Designated smoking areas are clearly marked and located at:
• Entrance 1
• Entrance 3
• Westpack
• Food Lovers Market
• Padel
• Down staircase at Colour Bridge
• Behind Checkers
• Behind Woolworths
• Tactical HQ
There is an additional fee that will be charged by Fourways Mall for undercover parking upon arrival. This cost is not included in your rAge Expo ticket price.
Fourways Mall Parking Tariffs:
For information on the parking at Fourways Mall go here.
At the event – If you have lost any of your personal belongings at the expo or the LAN, please check in with our team at the Organisers Office in case it has been handed in.
After the event – Please send us an email with a detailed description of your item/s and we will let you know if we have it.
In the mall – Should any individual find lost property at any stage or anywhere on the premises, they must report it to Centre Management or the Security Control Office. Visitors to Fourways Mall are advised to contact the Centre Management office and/or the Security Control Office to report lost items.
Fourways Mall has a dedicated Prayer Room located near to Woolworths on Level 3.
Directions from Level 8 (rAge Expo)
- On Level 8 go to Exit Tower 35 (Woolworths and Banking Court exit) and then take the lift down to Level 3
- Exit the lifts and turn left towards the mall walkway
- Walk towards the public toilets (opposite Sorbet / EdenTech)
- The Prayer Room is located in the passageway
There are bank-specefic ATM’s located throughout Fourways Mall – details and their locations can be found here.
No but you can make use of e-hailing and local taxi services.
A dedicated Fourways Mall drop off and go zone is conveniently located outside, between Adventure Golf and the Bounce entrance, for seamless pick-ups and drop-offs.
If you are attending rAge Expo in a school bus, please get in touch with us so we can advise where to drop off and collect the students/scholars, and where the bus parking is.
For more information on Fourways Mall go here.
We do offer a group discount if you are a teacher arranging a class trip on Friday on behalf of a school or college. Please email us for more information on how to book.
A Family Pass (set of 4 tickets) is valid for 2 adults + 2 children aged between 7 & 16 (kids under 7 are free) on any one day of the event. This ticket can be purchased online at Howler.
Be aware of people / websites / agents selling fake tickets to rAge Expo or the NAG BYOC LAN. Our official partner and only ticketing agent is Howler: tickets purchased from a third party (i.e. you didn’t purchase it yourself directly via the Howler website) may be invalid and you could be refused entry.
Every barcode on your ticket is unique – if you arrive at our visitor registration kiosk and the barcode has already been scanned, you will be declined entry.
Please refer to the Howler website (see Clause 13) for the ticket refund policy.
rAge Expo and the BYOC LAN is a family-friendly event and the safety of all our visitors, exhibitors, gamers and staff is a top priority. If anyone is found to be in violation of the rules listed below, you will immediately be escorted out of the event by security, have your access badge/wristband removed, and will not be permitted to enter again. If you see anyone violating the Code of Conduct, please go to the Organisers Office and report this behaviour immediately.
Participation in this event is at your own risk. Right of admission reserved. The organizers and venue accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss, or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles, or belongings, even in the case of negligence.
Weapons – attendees are prohibited from bringing weapons of any kind in to the venue. Security reserves the right to search all visitors, exhibitors, gamers and staff upon entry, and any weapons found will be confiscated and retained, and returned to you after you exit the venue.
Drugs – illegal substances are not allowed to be bought/sold or used at rAge Expo.
Alcohol – under-age drinking is not permitted. If any person who is under the influence of alcohol is found to be interfering with any other person and their ability to enjoy the event, they will be escorted off the premises by security.
Theft – theft or stealing of items or goods is strictly prohibited at rAge Expo.
Harassment/Abuse/Discrimination – harassment, abuse and discrimination of any kind relating to but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, nationality, age or religion, will not be tolerated at rAge Expo. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal and physical abuse, bullying, discrimination, threats of violence, ‘trolling’, stalking, filming or photographing any people against their wishes, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome sexual attention and lewd behaviour.
Cosplay Is Not Consent – harassment of any kind towards cosplayers, including stalking, deliberate intimidation, unwelcome physical attention, physical assault and battery, will not be tolerated at rAge. When taking photos of cosplayers, their permission must be requested, and their consent must be given before proceeding.
Cosplay costumes/outfits – rAge Expo is a family-friendly event and all cosplay costumes and outfits must be appropriate for all ages. Clothing and props may not be revealing, sexual, obscene, pornographic or contain explicit and crude language.
Age restrictions – there are some games, activities, and areas that are open only to over-18’s. In these instances you will be required to produce some form of identification (ID, passport, or driver’s licence). Failing to produce proof of age may restrict your access to certain areas and/or activities.
Filming/Photography – you are welcome to take pictures or video at rAge, but do note that some exhibitors may not allow photography or filming of their games/products on display and you may be asked to refrain from taking photos or filming. Any footage or photographs taken by you are for your personal use only and are not to be used or exploited for any commercial purposes whatsoever. There will be filming and photography taking place throughout the event: by purchasing a ticket you allow organizers to make use of and publish any footage taken on the day.
Admissions – attendance of rAge Expo and the BYOC LAN is at your own risk, and by entering the event you agree not to hold its organizer, partners, sponsors, exhibitors, subsidiaries or parent companies liable for any damage or distress incurred at the event. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry on any reasonable grounds.
Remember, if it’s illegal outside the venue, it’s illegal inside the venue. Violation of any of the above rules is grounds for immediate removal from the expo without refund as well as potential legal action. We want rAge to be a safe, open, fun and accepting environment for all attendees.
rAge Emergency Procedures
