Game Catalogue This Week: What to Know Before You Chase a Game Special

Quick answer: Game is a Massmart general-merchandise retailer selling electronics, appliances, furniture and some groceries, and its current offers are published on its website and in store. We could not find a fixed public schedule for a printed weekly catalogue, so check the Game website or app for the dates on the current promotion. In February 2026 Massmart confirmed it was considering closing about 20 Game stores in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, so confirm that your store is trading before you travel.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Daily Investor, BusinessTech and Briefly News reporting on Massmart, plus Walmart and Massmart background. Store counts in the sources do not match, so we show the range. We do not quote prices.

Where Game fits in the market

Game sits inside Massmart, which Walmart has owned fully since November 2020. It sells televisions, small and large appliances, cellphones, computers, furniture, toys and a limited grocery range, mostly from mall-based stores. Its closest competitors for a weekly special are Makro (also Massmart, but warehouse-style), Takealot (online), Checkers Hyper and Pick n Pay Hypermarkets, and brand stores.

Question	Answer from public sources
Who owns Game?	Massmart, wholly owned by Walmart
How many stores?	Sources differ: Massmart once put its Game portfolio at 122 South African sites; another report says the group's South African footprint had shrunk to 96 stores by October 2026 from 150 in 2019
Are stores closing?	In February 2026 Massmart confirmed it was considering closing about 20 Game stores; it says it has no plans to close the Game business
Why are some sites changing?	Some former Game sites have been converted to Walmart-branded stores, including Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort and Fourways Mall in Johannesburg in late 2025
Where to see offers?	Game website and app, in-store tags

What the closures mean for shoppers

Store closures change the shopping picture in three practical ways. First, check that your nearest Game is still open before you drive, especially in the provinces named in the reports. Second, if you hold a gift card or voucher, use it sooner rather than later, because consumer-focused outlets have urged holders to do so while the future of some sites is uncertain. Third, closing-down sales sometimes appear, but a "closing down" label is not proof of a good price, so compare against other retailers. If the Checkers offers are not quite what you need, it is worth comparing them with the latest Take n Pay catalogue before you decide.

Named KwaZulu-Natal branches in the reports include Amanzimtoti, Ballito, Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg and The Pavilion. These were described as under review, not confirmed closures, so treat the list as a reason to check rather than a final answer.

How to read a Game promotion

1. Check the dates. Every offer should show a start and end date. If it does not, ask at the store.
2. Check the model number. A "deal" on an older model is not a deal if a newer model costs the same.
3. Compare with two others. Search the exact model at Makro, Takealot and a brand store.
4. Check stock. Phone the store; limited-stock specials sell out quickly.
5. Check the warranty and the returns policy. Know who handles repairs.

Comparing Game with its rivals

Retailer	Strength	Watch-out
Game	Mall-based, wide general-merchandise range	Shrinking and changing store network
Makro	Bulk and big-ticket items	Fewer stores; card questions
Takealot	Huge online range, price comparison	Marketplace sellers and fake-discount complaints
Checkers Hyper / Pick n Pay Hyper	Groceries plus some electronics	Narrower non-food range

Worked example: is the special really cheaper?

The numbers below are invented to show the method. Imagine a television advertised at R6,999 at Game, R7,199 at Makro and R6,899 on Takealot with R99 delivery. The cheapest delivered price is Takealot at R6,998, only R1 below Game. If Game lets you collect today and includes a stand worth R250, the Game deal may be better overall. Always compare the delivered, warranty-inclusive total, not the headline price.

Seller (invented numbers)	Item price	Delivery	Total
Game	R6,999	R0 (collect)	R6,999
Makro	R7,199	R0 (collect)	R7,199
Takealot	R6,899	R99	R6,998

Your rights as a buyer

The Consumer Protection Act requires goods to be of good quality and, in general, gives you six months to return defective goods for a repair, replacement or refund. Advertised prices must be accurate. Online purchases fall under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, which generally gives a seven-day cooling-off period. Keep your invoice, and photograph the shelf tag or the advertised price.

Pros and cons of buying at Game

Pros

• See and test items in person before buying.
• Wide range under one roof in many malls.
• Frequent sales events, including Black Friday on 27 November 2026.

Cons

• Store network is changing, with closures under review.
• No fixed public catalogue schedule found.
• Prices vary, so comparison is essential.

Frequently asked questions

Is Game closing down?

Massmart said in February 2026 that it was considering closing about 20 stores but has no plans to close the Game business. Check your local store.

Does Game still publish a weekly catalogue?

We found no fixed public schedule. Check the Game website and app for the dates on current offers.

Can I still use my Game gift card?

Generally yes, but you should use it soon and check the terms and expiry date.

Is Game owned by Walmart?

Yes, through Massmart, wholly owned since November 2020.

Are Game and Makro the same company?

Both belong to Massmart but trade as different formats.

A quick checklist before you go

• Phone the store to confirm it is open and has stock.
• Write down the model number and the advertised price.
• Compare with two other retailers.
• Decide your maximum price before you enter the store.
• Keep your till slip and warranty documents.

Sources

• Daily Investor: well-known retailers' stores disappearing across South Africa
• BusinessTech: international retail giant taking over South African stores
• Briefly News: Game store closures and KwaZulu-Natal branches
• Walmart corporate and Massmart: South Africa background