# Bahamut 28th Anniversary Party - Booth Event Comments

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## Introduction
Hello everyone, this is Mirai. After participating in the "BooGooTEAM CooMIC 2" event held on May 25 this year, I learned around late July that "Bahamut," a social networking site operated by "ONEUP NETWORK CORP.," would be holding the "Bahamut 28th Anniversary Party" over two days on November 9 and 10. Unlike previous years, when "Bahamut" anniversary events were single-day affairs, this year marked the first two-day celebration.

The most exciting part is the return of the free-to-participate "Booth Area" event! While the "Booth Area" event has been a staple of the "Bahamut" anniversary celebrations, last year’s "Bahamut 27th Anniversary Party" saw its cancellation. You can Google for more details about that.

For this event, I once again asked my brother and his friends to help with the "Booth Area" at the "Bahamut 28th Anniversary Party." Based on their accounts, I’ll provide a summary of our preparations and the two-day event proceedings.

## Event Registration
First, as I mentioned earlier, our "NekoGakuen" team submitted an application for the "Booth Area" event at "Bahamut." This year, I shared "Bahamut's" announcement about the return of the "Booth Area" with my teammates and encouraged them to join.

To apply for the "Booth Area" event on "Bahamut," members need to have an account registered for over a year and complete mobile phone verification. For overseas phone numbers, if the verification code cannot be received, applicants must fill out a manual verification form on the "Bahamut" website.

The registration priority is as follows:

1. Main/Sub forum moderators, Guild leaders
1. General players

We applied under the name of the "NekoGakuen" guild. As long as the guild level on "Bahamut" is at least Lv 2, it's eligible to apply for the "Booth Area." Most importantly, the participation fee for the "Booth Area" is completely "free." However, if you want to sell merchandise, you need to apply for the "Market Area."


Since my original "Bahamut" account had been deleted due to previous issues, my newly registered account didn’t meet the one-year requirement. As a result, we asked for help from "Yukishiro Yuki," who registered on our behalf.

We filled in the following details for the application:

>
> [Event staff's account]
> RabbitTeaParty
>
> [Need to rent a monitor?]
> No
>
> [Need to apply for internet access?]
> No
>
> [Bahamut commemorative T-shirt size (free)]
> XL
>
> [Number of Bahamut commemorative T-shirts (free)]
> 2
>
> [Event schedule]
> 10:00~11:00 Booth exhibition and gameplay videos
> 13:00~17:30 Game demo and free goodies distribution
>
> [Event details]
> Our booth will feature multiple game demos and merchandise displays!
Adorable goodies will be available for visitors to freely take home!
>
> [Booth representative image (for exhibition)]
> 
>
> [Booth representative image (for promotion)]
> 
>
> [Preferred dates (1st choice)]
> 11/9 and 11/10 (both days)
>
> [Preferred dates (2nd choice)]
> 11/9 (one day)
>
> [Preferred dates (3rd choice)]
> 11/10 (one day)
>
> [Booth category]
> Guild booth
>
> [Booth type]
> Video display and game demo
>
> [Promotion methods]
> "NekoGakuen" will participate in the "Bahamut 28th Anniversary Party!"
Our booth features exciting game demos and free goodies. Don’t miss it!

## Preparation for the Exhibition
Around September 11, we received a notification confirming our successful registration for the booth, securing a two-day slot. This initiated our preparations for the "Bahamut" "Booth Area." For instance, we completed a game developed during the GameJam event hosted by Vtuber "Yuuta Tsubasa" on itch, themed around "barbecue." We also prepared a small number of gift bags as trial rewards. A big thanks to "Yukishiro Yuki" for printing numerous stickers.

Additionally, on September 13, "Bahamut" released the layout map of the "Booth Area" showing booth placements, and we continued preparing game-related items for the exhibition.


## Booth Owner Check-in
The "NekoGakuen" booth was assigned to "A46." On the afternoon of November 8, the day before the event, I headed to the check-in area at the "Taipei Expo Dome" to complete the "Booth Area" registration process.



At the venue, I presented my ID and signed the necessary documents, including a declaration form for "income tax." I then received the following items:

* "Booth Area" activity guidelines
* Event program guide
* Three Bahamut commemorative T-shirts (size XL)
* One work pass for the applicant
* Six work passes for booth staff

Additionally, a white envelope containing NT$2,000 (approximately US$63.99) was provided as a booth subsidy. For single-day participation, the subsidy would have been NT$1,000 (approximately US$32.00)





While checking the equipment at our booth, I noticed there was no power extension cord provided, unlike other booths. I reported this to the staff at the check-in area, and they promptly resolved the issue.


Finally, I packed all the items into a suitcase gifted by my friend "YIFAN."


## Day 1 of the Event
On the first day of the event, my brother set off early in the morning with a suitcase to prepare the booth. The booth setup was nearly identical to that of "BooGooTEAM CooMIC 2." Each booth came with two chairs, but my brother thought an extra chair might be needed for visitors trying out the games. He borrowed an additional chair (plastic stool) from the event service desk. Once everything was ready, he waited for the 10 a.m. opening and the arrival of his friend, who helped manage the booth.








Once the event opened, visitors started arriving, and my brother’s friend joined him in booth operations. Visitors were invited to try games like "What the hell did I eat?", "Animal Gacha," and "RabbitTeaParty & NekoGakuen Fall Staff BBQ" on a Steam Deck. For "RabbitTeaParty & NekoGakuen Fall Staff BBQ," we included a feature that let players fill out a feedback survey via Google Forms. Many visitors opted to scan the QR code with their phones to complete the survey.


Interestingly, "Animal Gacha," originally a small game inspired by the "Suika Game" trend and developed using Godot, turned out to be quite popular. A little girl came to play it six times, and it was well-received by visitors of various ages. According to my brother, all 15 prepared gift bags were distributed by the morning, so they switched to handing out "mini gift" instead.




Around noon, "Bahamut" staff distributed free "mini pizzas (Hawaiian flavor)" and soft drinks to all booth operators. My brother and his friend were thrilled by the generosity.


In the afternoon, the crowd grew even larger. Previous event supporters like "Kii" and "Rredli" visited our booth. "Rredli" even brought her child, who left a beautiful illustration in our "message book." By 6 p.m., when the event ended, my brother and his friend tidied up the booth and returned the borrowed chairs. For the second day, they arranged for "Yukishiro Yuki" to assist with the booth.



## Day 2 of the Event

On the second day of the event, my brother once again set off early in the morning with a suitcase to prepare the booth. As on the first day, he borrowed an additional chair (plastic stool) from the event service desk. After setup, they waited for the 10 a.m. opening and the arrival of "Yukishiro Yuki," who would assist at the booth. Similar to the first day, they prepared 15 gift bags for the visitors.

Just before the opening, "Bahamut" staff distributed supplies, including eight small packs of "Pea Crackers" and eight bottles of "Paolyta" sports drinks, to each booth. However, there were too many supplies for just my brother and "Yukishiro Yuki" to consume, so they decided to offer them as rewards for visitors trying out games.

One of the visitors was an elderly woman who asked for three packs of "Pea Crackers," claiming they were for her grandchildren. My brother kindly obliged and asked her to leave a simple comment in the "message book." However, when I heard this story later, I realized she was likely just collecting freebies and advised my brother to direct such visitors to other booths in the future.







Around noon, "Bahamut" staff once again distributed free "mini pizzas (Hawaiian flavor)" and soft drinks to each booth. "Yukishiro Yuki" was incredibly helpful, not only assisting with visitor engagement but also networking with other exhibitors. Thanks to him, we established many valuable connections with fellow participants.

Additionally, streamer "Antony" visited the booth and later streamed three of my games—"We are looking at the same sky," "What the hell did I eat?" and "Drifter in the Fogs." I’m deeply grateful for his support.


Towards the evening, my brother’s friend "YIFAN" visited the booth along with another companion. After the event ended at 6 p.m., my brother and "Yukishiro Yuki" packed up the booth, returned the borrowed chair and work passes, and concluded the two-day event successfully.


## Conclusion

Participating in the "Bahamut 28th Anniversary Party" was an incredibly fulfilling experience. Not only was the participation completely free, but "Bahamut" also provided NT$2,000 (approximately US$63.99) as a subsidy, along with lunch and supplies for both days. Their support was outstanding.

We received a significant amount of feedback and suggestions from visitors who tried our games, surpassing what we gathered during the "BooGooTEAM CooMIC 2" event on May 25. Although my brother mentioned feeling exhausted after two days of operations, he still expressed that it was worth participating.

Finally, here’s a photo of the souvenirs and promotional materials "Yukishiro Yuki" collected through networking with other exhibitors.


###### tags: `展覽心得`