Activity Rooms // After Hours
The Night Market
Welcome to Matsuricon’s after-hours hub, where the main halls wind down and the festival lights stay on.
Open late
Ticketed games
Lanterns On // Halls Closed
A Little Matsuri Magic After Dark
Daruma Otoshi (Doll Drop)
Kingyo Sukui (Goldfish Scoop)
Two favorites to look for among the Night Market’s rotating festival games.
Market stop // MAKERS
Meet Local Artists
Browse beautiful art and clever creations from talented artists in a relaxed, after-hours setting.
Explore the market
Market stop // GAMES
Try Matsuri Classics
Take on traditional favorites like Daruma Otoshi and Kingyo Sukui, plus more festival-style games.
Pick up game tickets
Market stop // PRIZES
Play to Win
Earn tickets at the game stations, then exchange your winnings for a fun prize before the night ends.
Visit the prize table
Volunteer Crew // Night Shift
Help Keep the Market Glowing
Strong people skills are a must, especially when explaining how games work and how guests can win tickets. The team plans an orientation before opening so every volunteer can review their assignment.
Crew briefing
5 p.m.–Midnight
- Focus
- Friendly attendee support
- Prep
- Orientation before opening
Assignment Grid // Five Roles
Where You Can Help
Assignments may vary by shift and Night Market needs.
Games
Run game stations, explain the rules, and help attendees understand how many tickets they can win.
Stations can include Daruma knockdown, axe throwing, Shoot the Moon, and more.
Ticket Sales
Handle cash and card sales, give change, and operate the tablet used for card purchases.
Basic math and computer skills are helpful for this assignment.
Prize Table
Collect the tickets attendees have won and help them choose the prizes they would like to take home.
Keep the exchange welcoming, organized, and easy to understand.
Badge Checking
Verify eligible attendee badges at the entrance and keep an accurate count of everyone coming in.
Check for Platinum, Gold, three-day, and single-day attendee badges.
Line Coordination
Guide the opening queue and make sure it does not interrupt the flow of traffic in the hallway.
Offer clear, friendly direction while guests wait for the Night Market to open.
The Night Is Still Young