LONDON
Prepare yourself for the biggest KupoCon we have ever produced.
Day: 09:00 – 18:00 Evening: 20:00 – 23:59
KUPOCON: RETROPOM
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Novotel London West
1 Shortlands Hammersmith International Ctre, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
EARTH
NPCDAY PASS
NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTER
FIRE
STANDARDDAY PASS
QUEST LOG
ROOM BLOCK ACCESS
WATER
PREMIUMDAY PASS
QUEST LOG
STANDARD LOOT BAG
T-SHIRT INCLUDED
ROOM BLOCK ACCESS
WIND
ULTIMADAY PASS
COLLECTORS QUEST LOG
PREMIUM LOOT BAG
T-SHIRT INCLUDED
CHOCOPASS
ROOM BLOCK ACCESS
So what is a CHOCOPASS?
A CHOCOPASS is a physical plastic card that resembles a bank card. Consider it like the ultimate pass for the event. It will give you early access from 9am, which naturally comes with priority registration. You’ll also get a scheduled meet and greet with our guests (signatures not included), special merch discounts, additional gil rewards when completing quests, priority seating, and a bunch of other perks we haven’t even come up with yet!
Evening Event = Retro Party
From 8pm we open the doors again to any attendee over the age of 18. We’re hosting a very special retro night featuring music across the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Yes, that is right. We think the 90s is pretty retro now (sorry, folk!). We encourage you to dress up in a retro party outfit and dance the night away! Please note this event is ticketed separately. A pass for the evening is £20 and includes a free gift on arrival. A bar service will be available.
TRIPOM TCG AND TOURNAMENT
One of the most beloved Final Fantasy mini games is available at KupoCon. We’ve produced exclusive TriPom cards that can be collected using various methods. There are over 300 cards to collect, including various rare foils. Why not check out our tournament and see if you’ve got what it takes to be champion!
EVENT QUESTS
KupoCon revolves around the completion of quests. Completing a quest will reward you with GIL, the Final Fantasy currency. You can then use that to trade with other attendees or purchase items from O’aka’s. A Quest Log is included with every ticket, apart from NPC (Earth).
EVENT EXCLUSIVE LOOT
Either through your ticket, via quests, or from Chocolina’s, you will find tons of custom-made items with a Final Fantasy-esque twist. Just check out photos online of peoples’ hauls! We have over 100 custom items available.
EVENT CURRENCY (GIL)
KupoCon carries the famous Final Fantasy currency, GIL. We have produced our own unique tender that you can earn and spend at specific spots at the event. We’ve also produced a limited number of coins (non-tenderable). Gil can be ontained via your Quest Log or pre-purchased with your tickets.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
KupoCon is designed for the family! Every event has had children in attendance. We always make an effort to ensure the young pomlings have something to do at the event. Remember: children 12 and under are completely free. Just turn up! We will have free Quest Logs for children.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
KupoCon presents multiple awards at each event to acknowledge cosplayers. We also recognise people in the KupoCon community with the Warrior of Light award. No registration required. Turn up, participate, be recognised.
ARTISTS AND VENDORS
Got some hard-earned money you want to spend? Head on over to Wall Market, the home of KupoCon’s vendors, merchants, and artists. If you are a creative moogle, register for FREE display space and share your products with our community!
GUEST INTERVIEWS AND PANELS
We’re working behind the scenes to bring relevant individuals of the franchise to our event. We aim to hold Q&As in person and/or via video calls with some of the people who make Final Fantasy what it is today. We’re also producing panels on various Final Fantasy topics.
WORKSHOPS & CHALLENGES
Sometimes it is fun to get creative. KupoCon offers various workshops during the day. Some of them involve creating things or completing tasks. Others require you to sit back and admire. Whatever you end up doing, there will be a reward involved.
ACTIVE TIME EVENTS
Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV and IX, KupoCon has unexpected events that appear during the day. Attendees can participate in these events for bonus rewards. Many of the activities are crazy, so be prepared to let your hair down!
THE HUNT
To make cosplayers feel like they are part of the event, your Quest Log will contain photos of characters. Your job is to seek them out and kindly ask to get a photo of them. It’s a great way to have fun and make friends, as well as brighten a cosplayer’s day by expressively admiring their craft.
NEW RETRO ITEMS
To match the theme of the event, we have produced a line of unique items focused on the earlier Final Fantasy titles. These can be obtained in various ways. Make sure you have some Gil at hand!
COSPLAY
Historically, 1 in 3 people cosplay at KupoCon. The rooms are always filled with familiar characters. Not only do we encourage cosplay, we reward it with special ticket discounts. Just use DRESSPHERE at the checkout.
EVENING CELEBRATION
Many consider the evening celebration the highlight of KupoCon. Purchase an evening pass and come join us for an adult-only celebration. Good people, good drink, good fun. Need we say more?
I'm new to KupoCon...would I be welcome?
Of course! Everyone is welcome at KupoCon. Check us out across social media. Come and join our Facebook Community Group or swing by our discord and make friends. We have many ways to meet new people.
I am disabled. Can I bring a caregiver with me?
It certain situations, yes. You would need to purchase your ticket and then apply for a caregiver NPC pass. The individual whom you wish to bring as your caregiver will need to show proof of one of the following:
-DLA Disability Living Allowance MIDDLE RATE OR HIGHER
-AA Attendance Allowance
-Blind Persons Registration
-PIP Personal Independence Payment ENHANCED CARE
-Armed Forces Independence Payment
You must apply in advance. You cannot do this at the door. Click here to apply.
Do you offer discounts for the event?
We offer three discounts. You may use these codes at checkout. Please note we cannot apply these discounts to orders already completed, and they do not stack.
DRESSPHERE: 5% cosplayer discount.
WORLDMAP: 5% traveling from overseas.
EARLYCHOCOBO: 5% on day-one purchases.
Do you have special room rates?
We have a room block set aside for attendees. This makes it easier to access rooms that are usually spoken for. The pricing is still being discussed and we will post information as soon as we can. You are free to book with the hotel directly in the meantime for peace of mind.
I'm concerned about COVID-19. Is this a safe enviroment?
We hear you. While we can never guarantee you won’t come into contact with someone who may have COVID-19, we can take steps to keep you safe. To access KupoCon, we will require you to show proof of vaccine or a negative PCR or Antigen test taken in the last 72 hours to access the event. We know some people don’t like these restrictions, but we want to keep everyone safe, so this is an important step. We have also reduced capacity to allow for more moving space.
Can I buy tickets for the day or evening event on the day itself?
Are the top tier tickets limited?
Yes. Top tier tickets make up less than 20% of our attendees. We offer an advance on our tickets to those who support us on Patreon. You can access tickets 24 hours before the public via patreon.com/kupocon
When will you announce guests and loot content?
In the months and weeks leading up to the event, we will make various guest and loot announcements. Follow our social media and check our website from time to time for the latest information. We won’t disappoint.
Why would I want to pre-purchase gil?
Certain items at KupoCon are only available for gil. This is usually available via quest completion. However, if you want to skip some of the wait and go right for the goods, you may wish to pre-purchase some gil. We offer one purchase option: £20 for 2,500 GIL.
I want to table at KupoCon. How do I do that?
Visit our market page and submit an application. Applications will open on November 1. You must have a ticket (not NPC [Earth]) to apply. There is no charge for your table. https://kupocon.com/market/
I want to learn more about KupoCon. I even have a question not mentioned here. Where can I go?
No problem. Just scroll down to the bottom of this page – https://kupocon.com/about/ – and fill in the form to shoot us a message. We’ll be glad to help.
Also visit our dedicated Glossary, TriPom, and Policies page for anything you’re unfamiliar with! They can be found under the “Info” section of the menu bar.