HOPE:ON

HOPE:ON is a creator-led gaming event in Houston raising funds and awareness for youth mental wellness through live, community and impact.
About this Event

Hosted at Game Guys, the Houston's largest gaming venue, this event will feature livestreams, tournaments, workshops, and interactive experiences, all within a vibrant, community-driven space.

From retro arcades and TCG battles to casual play and meetups, HOPE:ON is designed to be a fun, welcoming environment where everyone can participate.

From 5:30 PM, the event transitions into a live watch party of a global charity livestream, where creators and their communities come together online to raise funds for youth mental wellness.

All funds raised support trusted nonprofit organizations working directly with underserved communities in Houston and beyond.

What to expect:

• Gaming stations (arcade, console, TCG, and more)
• Community tournaments & activities
• Well-being workshops & interactive experiences
• Creator-led charity livestream & watch party
• Food and drinks
• A welcoming, community-first atmosphere
  

Whether you come to play, watch, or simply be part of the experience, HOPE:ON offers an opportunity to connect with others and contribute to something meaningful.

Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM
Game Guys Venue Opening & HOPE:ON Early Access, start of Game Guys’ activities

Info: Free access all day activities:
- Werewolf
- Blood on the Clock Tower
- Pokémon TCG (learn to play sessions)
- Digimon TCG (learn to play sessions)
- One Piece TCG (learn to play sessions)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (learn to play sessions)
- Riftbound TCG (learn to play sessions)
- DnD (learn to play sessions)
- Armored Combat (Foam)
- Beyblade (tournament)

Paid activities:
- Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros
- Arcades
- Pool

🕑: 12:00 AM
Start of the HOPE:ON event, V.I.P. section & catering opening

Info: NGO booths opening
Alfaro’s PIzzeria Food Truck opening (12PM-8PM)

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Start of HOPE:ON’s activities

Info: Healing arts workshop, Well-being massages, Canvas, EsperHope’s tests, Musicians, Mailbox, Entry card exchange speed dating

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Mid event speech & beginning of the photo shoot session
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Texas Armored Combat
🕑: 04:30 PM
Speech + fundraising call
🕑: 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Start of the charity livestream on Ninjayla’s and Lululuvely’s channel
Host: Ninjayla
🕑: 06:30 PM
Last on-site event speech
🕑: 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Beyblade tournament - Clash at Clutch City (Qualifiers)