Gaming
Gaming is a major industry in Japan, and it’s safe to say that many anime fans know their way around a controller. Such a sizable community deserves an equally massive venue in which to carry on and compete with fellow gamers, and Naka-Kon is the best place to virtually smash, stomp, and shred with friends both current and soon-to-be. Come visit our gaming space which will feature consoles, arcade machines, tabletop games, card games, tournaments, and more, spanning through several of the Courtyard Rooms at the Overland Park Convention Center.
A priority of the Naka-Kon Game Room is to foster an environment of camaraderie and friendly competition.
To this end, we ask that Kon guests exercise common courtesy and politeness — ask before joining games, pass your controller to another guest after playing for 10–15 minutes, be gracious in both victory and defeat. Children ages 10 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
From the old days of the Nintendo era to modern times with PlayStation, there are many options to choose to play. Choose a console, pick up a controller and enjoy your time in the Gaming space. PC Play will also be available to attendees, thanks to the team at Levelup. Tournament Play for certain games will happen throughout the weekend. Prizes will be available for the top 3 winners of each tournament, and they are free to enter. Check with the staff at the Controller/Sign-Up table to get more information and sign up!
Kansas City's own Pawn & Pint will be providing the tabletop content for Naka-Kon 2026. They will be bringing a few attractions, including Dungeon & Dragons' campaigns, Magic the Gathering Trading Card Game events, and their board game rental services. Pick a game, find a table and play. If you want to bring your own game to play with friends, there is plenty of space for you. There will also be a section for painting miniature figures, so come and show us your creative works!
Welcome back Circean Studios! One of Kansas' local indie development teams, Circean Studios brings their 2D fighter, Konsui Fighter with their latest updates. Please come out and meet and greet the staff! Also check out their panel with Sam Villanueva during the convention!
Welcome the KC Beyblade Club back to Naka-Kon! This group of Beyblade players are passionate about the Bey, and will be in the Gaming Area for you to watch, learn, and play with others in the community. Check them out!
Welcome back Psychic Drive! The Japanese Travel Arcade from Michigan is returning to Naka-Kon 2026. They bring a portion of their arcade collection for Naka-Kon attendees to enjoy free of charge, as well as a few UFO Capture machines that hold many prizes (tokens are required). KC Bemani will also be teaming up with our newest member, Asobi Station. This team-up with the local arcade will be bringing even more arcade fun to the convention space.
Here's a list of games for you to look forward to:
- Taiko no Tatsujin HD
- Dance Dance Revolution: Extreme
- StepManiaX
- Malibu (aka The Helicopter Game)
- SCOTTO
- The House of the Dead 4
- Kickthrough Racers
- Initial D Arcade Stage 8
- WACCA
- Pop’n Music HD
- Sound Voltex
- jubeat
- Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA
- Chunithm (120 Hz)
- Rhythm Tengoku
- DeathBall
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
- Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ
- Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
- Twinkle Star Sprites
- Mr. Driller 2
- Tetris Grand Master 2 PLUS
- Marvel VS Capcom 2
- Monkey Ball
- Puzzle Bobble 3
- UFO Catcher 7*
- UFO Catcher 7: Second*
- UFO a la carte II*
- Pokemon Catch*
*Prizes available! Tokens are required - Pump It Up
- StepMania
- Crossbeats
- Groove Coaster
- MaiMai
- DanceRush Stardom
- ...and more