Gamers’ Lounge

The Gamers’ Lounge is open for people who have some time between showings, panels and everyone who just wants to have fun and play games! We have a variety of modern and classic consoles with a large selection of games. We are also pleased to announce that for the 4th year running we will be hosting our partners in game loving crime; Chip Damage, Gamitoba and Extra Life! 

Gamers’ Lounge Winter 2020 Tournament

150cc Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch

Mario Kart 8 is back again for Winterfest. Go head to head with friends and other con 

goers in this high speed, shell slinging, gravity defying racer that has been outfitted with new and classic tracks from the Mushroom Kingdom to Big Blue. Are you fast enough (or at least lucky enough) not to get blue shelled?

Rules: 4 player races, best of 2, top 2 advance, 150cc.

Gamecube controllers will be available or you can bring your own controller. 

Dates and Times: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.. Contestants must arrive at least 10 minutes early for role call. 

Registration: In-person registration only in the Gamers’ Lounge on Saturday February 22nd, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. till 2:00p.m.. 

Tournament Hall of Fame

Did you miss the action, or itching to re-watch that epic final showdown?  Watch the full videos here and on youtube.

2020 Ai-Kon Lounge Sponsors and Exhibitors

Ai-Kon would like to recognize the following organizations for their support of our 2020 Ai-Kon Gamers’ Lounge and gaming tournaments!

• Gamer’s Lounge Presents: Chip Damage

  We are proud to bring Winnipeg’s own Fighting Game Community: Chip Damage back! These awesome players will be running their own mini side tournaments in the Games Lounge. So if Ai-kon’s tournaments aren’t enough then please head over to the registration table to sign up for their side tournaments! Below are the dates and times. […]

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• Gamers’ Lounge Presents: Extra Life

  Want to play games for a great cause? Stop by and join in the games, talk about your hobbies and fandoms, and help us raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network!   Game Schedule Games and schedule are currently TBD, will be posted closer to the event!   About Extra Life Extra Life […]

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• Gamers’ Lounge Presents: Game-iToba

  Want to play some games?  Game-iToba, Winnipeg ’s premiere tabletop games convention, will be in the gamers’ lounge teaching and running sessions of Japanese/Asian inspired board games! Check out the hand-picked library of games to pick up and play! Want to finally learn that cool looking game?  Their demo team will be on-site all weekend, […]

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• Twitch Winnipeg

  Twitch Winnipeg is a community based around education and support for online live content creators.   About Twitch Winnipeg: Twitch Winnipeg is a community of online content creators focused around teaching and helping each other grow. We host quarterly sponsored events for our community while also helping to provide a safe and supporting environment for […]

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