Is Link happy? Could you survive an isekai? Cats vs. Dogs: Which make better girls? Join the Zapp crew in this comedy debate panel, where debaters argue the absurd, answering the most bizarre anime questions you wish you'd never asked!
The Gundam franchise has always come up with some odd names. Can you spell them correctly? Come and join us in being the best speller of the Universal Century! Note: You must have a smart device and have access to cellular data if you would like to p
Think you know Pokémon? Do you think you know it well enough to correct our Pokémon experts? Then come flex your Pokémon knowledge at this panel based on the hit Dropout.tv game show!
Build under pressure! One person has the manual, the other has the kit—but neither can see what the other is doing. Race the clock to assemble your Gunpla before the "timer" hits zero. It’s chaotic, tactile, and a total test of communication.
Missed out on last year's Change the Game? Fear not, for the off-brand spinoff of the viral comedy game show makes a comeback at Otafest 2026! Don't miss out on 2 all-new games and the return of 1 fan-favourite! There will be audience participation.
In this anime-fuelled twist on the classic social game Two Rooms and a Boom, heroes and villains from over 75 anime universes collide in a battle of deception, alliances, and explosive powers!
What does 'Miyazaki's retirement' look like? Grab prompts from simple titles to abstract concepts, draw digitally while the audience shout guesses. Artists earn points to redeem for prizes, correct guessers get candy. Artistic ability optional.
“Guess that fandom” from a list of tags, ships, and other statistics from the popular fan fiction site, Archive Of Our Own (AO3). Bring your phone; we’re playing KAHOOT!
For fans of K-pop/J-pop, come meet mutual fans of your favourite groups and dance with them! A Random Play Dance (RPD) is a set of K-pop/J-pop songs arranged randomly. If you know the song and dance, run in and show off!
Want to test your knowledge for fun and prizes and prove how much of an otaku you really are? Get chosen from the audience and compete for the right to be called the ultimate Anime Jeopardy champion!
Push past the limits of your skills and tools to see how fast you can snap together a 30 minute mission kit. Will you actually build your kit in under 30 minutes?
Saturday May 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT Acadia AB
Inspired by Dropout’s iconic Game Changer episode and spin off series, Make Some Noise. Come on down and get involved as you improv your way through a series of Otafest inspired prompts.
Is that a bird? A plane? No… it’s… Pidgeot? Come draw Pokémon from memory and have a couple giggles and goofs with us. White boards and markers will be provided.
How well do you know your favourite Vocaloid tunes? Put your skills to the test with this Vocaloid song guessing game! Whether you started out with Project Sekai or have been a long-time Vocaloid fan, there's a tune in here you're sure to know!
It's back!! Deal or no Deal featuring your favourite waifus (and husbandos?!) in six rounds of finding out if your waifu/husbando is trash or cash. P.S. Your waifu is trash :3
Returning for a third year - Come test your knowledge for amazing prizes (both official and fan made)! Includes 2 cactpot lotto draws! Come early to increase your chances of playing.
Things you wouldn't expect a Transformer to turn into. Things Edward Elric should never transmute. Things a Pokémon Trainer should never shout out during a battle. Come check out all our Anime Things!
How much do you know of mecha or Gundam? Is your knowledge vast enough to tell apart each mecha or mobile suit? Come join us at our panel to test your knowledge of the history of Gundam. Note: You must have a smart device and have access to cellular
Saturday May 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT Acadia AB
Yaoi vs. Yuri, which is the purest form of love? Cowgirl's vs. Cow Girls, how much can we milk this joke? Come watch our degenerates debate the perverse, the lascivious, and the highly inappropriate, in this 18+ adult only extra spicy Nerd Debate!
A social game of deduction where the evil Negaverse has corrupted Azabu Juban, rendering everyone unable to recognize each other! Can the Sailor Scouts identify them before their time runs out?
Hey remember us? We're back for our 3rd year baby!!! Guess that poorly described anime is that gameshow where you guess anime based off our bad descriptions. Come join for prizes and unforgettable moments. (For those who don't know it's just our title.)
In this anime-fuelled twist on the classic social game Two Rooms and a Boom, heroes and villains from over 75 anime universes collide in a battle of deception, alliances, and explosive powers!
Our appeal is who doesn't wanna nerd out about their favourite anime topics and debate each other for bragging rights? Come to our debate club so we can find out who the best waifu/husbando.
Do you love JRPGs and their soundtracks? Think you know your Final Fantasies from your Chrono Triggers from your Fire Emblems? Join us and showcase your OST knowledge with our selection of all-time classics, deeper cuts, and more!
Think you can beat all the trials from the show Squid Game? Well, prove it. Here's your chance to win that tasty, tasty grand prize, but you’ll have to defeat all the other players first. Good luck.
Think you know your favourite Mobile Suit? Put your memory to the test! No references allowed—just you, a marker, and a blank canvas. Can you draw a Zaku by heart, or will you create a mechanical monstrosity? Come doodle or die trying!
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT Acadia AB
The Fake Artist returns! Players are collectively drawing a picture, but one doesn't know what they are supposed to draw. Will they be caught? Come give it a try, new artists selected every round.
Anime EDGE makes its triumphant return to Otafest. Players are pushed to the limits in this random, no holds barred competition. Are you ready to go to the Anime EDGE?
Basilisks, Kelpies, Krakens & Minotaurs! Golem grown vegetables to armour mollusks: are these dishes truly delicious?—You, the audience, will debate and decide! For glory, for prizes, & for fun!
Look, we all know that it's bad to play with yourselves, so come play with us instead! Compete with your friends, complete strangers, and maybe even one of us, in a bunch of completely bizarre mystery games we are 95% sure you've never even heard of!
Join us to play Over The Garden Wall Trivia! Grab your Jason Funderberker, don your elephant costume, & gather the courage to talk to Sara. Prizes will be won! Coziness will be achieved! A reliable internet connection & cellphone are required to play
