Matsuri Games
Scoop the FishGoing with the theme of a Japanese matsuri festival, we’ve got traditional matsuri games! Scoop the Goldfish for only $3 and see if you can win at this technically challenging game! It takes patience and a steady hand, do you have what it takes?
Yo-yo BalloonIf scooping the goldfish is too easy for you, why not try something a little harder with yo-yo balloon fishing, also for only $3! Let’s see if you can master the game and be the ultimate winner.
Ring TossWa-nage is the japanese name used for a ring toss game. It is a traditional matsuri game played at festivals in Japan. The goal is very simple: Just toss the rings into the target to score points!
Shoot the CupThis is where playing Time Crisis and other first-person shooters comes in handy! Test your aim and shoot down our cups for $3 to see if you can win the prize. Your honour and reputation are at stake; don’t fail now!
FortuneCome and write your own fortune! Do you want to have luck in your future? Success? Health for you or someone else? For 3 gp per wish paper, write it down and hang it on our bamboo tree for the otaku deities to make it come true!
WorkshopOrigami, the art of Japanese paper folding, helps with focus, concentration, and relaxation. If you need a break, come to this workshop, where you can craft several shapes for a small price of 3 gp.
* 1 gp = $1 (CAD)
Video Games
StepmaniaxCome join one of the ultimate rhythm dancing arcade games of all time, with over 450 popular songs available to choose from!
House of the DeadDo you have what it takes to face the zombies? Face Dr. Roy Curien and Thornheart’s creations in a rail-shooting classic game of House of the Dead series.
Taiko No TatsujinChoose one of over 300 anime songs and bang our drums to the rhythm. Can you beat a high score on our game list?
Sound VoltexThe next generation of rythm games with cool effects.
Hatsune Miku Mega MixAll the popular and classic vocaloid songs you love in one game, ready for you to beat the score!
Touhou Hakurei ShrineCome and challenge yourself in the Touhou Project, a shooting game known as a “bullet hell.” Shoot and dodge incoming fire through an impossible path!
Other Activities
KaraokeThe Otakuthon Halloween Party will be offering a free karaoke block over the span of the night. A fully equipped mini-stage is available for participants who want to have fun and take on the challenge of singing in public in front of your fellow otakus! A catalog of Japanese songs is available on site. From J-pop to anime theme songs, we have a wide variety of songs to choose from.
Tabletop GamingWant to challenge your friends to a game? A small selection of board games from the Otakuthon library is available for everyone to enjoy: from typical board games, to trading card games, and traditional Asian games.
Model BuildingCome and challenge yourself to become a model builder! Take the opportunity to learn the skills from a model build master while assembling the RX-78 or Strike Rouge trial kit.
ScreeningA nice place to relax after a few hours of partying, the Screening Room will be open and presenting a variety of horror-themed anime for your viewing enjoyment.
Anime DJ DanceAre you guys ready to get down and funky? How about busting a move? We’ve got a rocking Anime DJ Dance that’s going to tear up the dance floor during the party! Dive into the musical universe of your favourite anime, J-pop, J-dance, J-core and other popular dance music. So cut loose, get fun, and get ready to dance the roof off of the place!
Game ShowsAre you real otakus? Do you know all the characters by heart? Can you name the opening and closing songs? Come and challenge your knowledge in our game show events.