Gamers’ Lounge
The Gamers’ Lounge is open for people who have some time between showings, panels or for just everyone who wants to have fun and play games! Once again we are pleased to announce that our longtime partners in game loving crime; Chip Damage, Game-itoba, Extra Life, Twitch Winnipeg, Phantom Amusement; with their amazing selection of arcades; will be joining us again this year!
2024 Summer Tournaments
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Our Smash Bros tournament is here again this summer! All Ultimate DLC characters and stages are available.
Time: Friday July 12th, 2024 3 PM-7 PM.
Registration: In person registration is available in the Gamers’ Lounge. There is a $10, non refundable, registration fee that goes towards prizing.
Location: Tournament Area in the Gamers’ Lounge.
Rules:
- Registration is limited to 64 registrants,
- 3 stock and 6 minute matches,
- No Mii Fighters or custom moves,
- Unless indicated during registration, Ai-kon will only provide Gamecube controllers for this tournament.
Tournament Break Down:
- Round 1-Semis: 4 player free-for all, medium items, top 2 move on,
- Semis: 1v1, low items,
- Finals: 1v1, no items, Omega stages only.
Please note:
- Registration closes at 2 PM on July 13th, 2024, or when spots are filled.
- Players must arrive early to check in the Tournament Area by 2:30 PM on July 12th, 2024. Not doing so will result in not being able to participate. Registration fee not being refunded.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Amiibo Tournament
Looking for a fun switch up? How about participating in our Amiibo tournament this year! This is sure to be an event everyone can enjoy!
Time: Saturday July 13th, 2024 at 12 PM-4 PM
Location: Tournament Area in the Gamers’ Lounge.
Registration: In person registration is available in the Gamers’ Lounge. This is a free tournament with no prizing.
Rules:
- Registration is limited to 128 registrants,
- Amiibo’s will be provided at random for the tournament.
Tournament Break Down:
- 8 Player Matches, best 4 move on,
- Finals will be a 4 player match.
Please note:
- Registration closes at 11 AM on July 13th, 2024, or when spots are filled.
- Players must arrive early to check in the Tournament Area by 11:45 AM on July 13th, 2024. Not doing so will result in not being able to participate.
- Please do not bring your own Amiibo as they will be provided for the tournament.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Who doesn’t love out racing their competitors? Come show us who really deserves that golden cup at Ai-kon’s Mario Kart 8 tournament. All courses released for the booster course pack are available.
Time: Sunday, July 14th, 2024, 10 AM-2 PM.
Location: Tournament Area in the Gamers’ Lounge.
Registration: In person registration is available in the Gamers’ Lounge. There is a $10, non refundable, registration fee that goes towards prizing.
Rule: Unless indicated during registration, Ai-kon will only provide Gamecube controllers for this tournament.
Tournament Break Down:
- Registration is limited to 64 registrants,
- 4 Player races 150cc, best of 2 Random tracks, top 2 move on,
- Finals are best of 4 races, each player picks a track.
Please note:
- Registration closes at 9 AM on July 14th, 2024, or when spots are filled.
- Players must arrive early to check in the Tournament Area by 9:30 AM on July 14th, 2024. Not doing so will result in not being able to participate. Registration fee not being refunded.