{"id":7550,"date":"2026-11-05T12:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/?p=7550"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:12:58","slug":"from-cards-you-collect-to-cards-you-play-a-report-from-the-how-to-play-workshop-for-the-hololive-official-card-game-at-hololive-base-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/en\/list\/7550","title":{"rendered":"From Cards You Collect to Cards You Play: A Report from the \u201cHow-to-Play Workshop for the hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME at hololive BASE 2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>*In light of safety concerns and other circumstances in the aftermath of the earthquake, certain workshops scheduled to take place at the Kyoto and Fukuoka venues were canceled. We sincerely apologize to everyone who had planned to participate on the affected days.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/en\/list\/7550\/#A_Hands-On_Opportunity_Created_for_Fans_With_hOCG_Cards_But_No_Idea_How_to_Play\" >A Hands-On Opportunity Created for Fans With hOCG Cards, But No Idea How to Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/en\/list\/7550\/#%E2%80%9CStepping_into_a_World_I_Know_Nothing_About%E2%80%9D_What_Motivated_Participants_to_Join\" >\u201cStepping into a World I Know Nothing About\u201d: What Motivated Participants to Join<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/en\/list\/7550\/#Reaching_Fans_with_No_Experience_Behind_the_Scenes_of_Creating_the_Workshop\" >Reaching Fans with No Experience: Behind the Scenes of Creating the Workshop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Hands-On_Opportunity_Created_for_Fans_With_hOCG_Cards_But_No_Idea_How_to_Play\"><\/span>A Hands-On Opportunity Created for Fans With hOCG Cards, But No Idea How to Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_01-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This report will focus on the How-to-Play Workshop that took place in Chiba (AEON MALL Makuhari New City) for the pop-up event \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/estream-store.com\/lp\/hololivebase2026\/\">hololive BASE on Tour! 2026 Duet Stage!<\/a>\u201d(available in Japanese only) (hereinafter \u201chololive BASE\u201d), which toured seven locations nationwide (Tokyo, Miyagi, Hokkaido, Aichi, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and Chiba) starting in May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_02-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_03-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At hololive BASE, a variety of original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of 14 talents based on the theme \u201cMusic Festival\u201d was on sale, along with region-exclusive items, such as glitter keychains available only at the Chiba venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_04-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_05-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue was decorated to look like a classroom, featuring a blackboard where fans could write their messages to hololive, as well as life-sized panels showcasing hololive BASE-exclusive illustrations. Additionally, the section for the hololive official smartphone game \u201chololive Dreams\u201d featured a panel displaying card visuals and autographs handwritten by the talents themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_06-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_07-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the How-to-Play Workshop set up in one corner of hololive BASE, staff members in aprons featuring original hOCG illustrations guided visitors, creating a warm atmosphere where even first-time TCG players could feel comfortable playing and talking with other fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_08-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop was held six times a day, with each session consisting of a 30-minute lecture and a 20-minute match, for a total of 50 minutes. All the participants received a sticker as a keepsake for taking part in the workshop.<br>A support system was in place so that staff could immediately assist anyone who was stuck on the rules during matches. Additionally, relatively simple \u201cLive Start Decks\u201d were available at the tables to help first-time players understand the game. These decks could also be purchased at the venue\u2019s merchandise shop, creating a seamless experience where participants could buy decks they had become accustomed to, straight after playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_09-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The decks provided were \u201cLive Start Deck: Sakura Miko.\u201dand \u201cLive Start Deck: Hoshimachi Suisei\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff responsible for planning and operating the event recalled that this workshop was created to offer a casual, hands-on experience for fans who owned hOCG cards but did not know the rules, as well as those interested in hOCG but hesitant to visit card shops or attend hOCG events.<br>hOCG has grown as a competitive game through tournaments held at card shops across the country, as well as the \u201cWGP 2025 Main Tournament,\u201d hololive\u2019s first major hOCG event, held at Makuhari Messe in January 2025. However, because these tournaments were mainly attended by people with prior experience, fans new to TCGs found it difficult to participate casually. The \u201cHow-to-Play Workshop\u201d was designed to bridge the gap between such fans and hOCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_10-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CStepping_into_a_World_I_Know_Nothing_About%E2%80%9D_What_Motivated_Participants_to_Join\"><\/span>\u201cStepping into a World I Know Nothing About\u201d: What Motivated Participants to Join<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we spoke with participants at the venue, many said they owned hOCG cards but had never played the game.<br>We talked to a married couple visiting from Saitama. The husband, a fan of Hoshimachi Suisei, told us he was collecting hOCG cards as part of his oshikatsu, which got him thinking that \u201csince I\u2019m collecting them, we might as well play the game too.\u201d \u201cI studied the rules on YouTube, but thought it would be difficult to actually play without practice. Then I found out about the How-to-Play Workshop, so I brought my wife today to play our first long-awaited match,\u201d he added.<br>He said they hadn\u2019t been able to find a hands-on event for beginners that fit their schedule for a while, but were finally able to attend the workshop here in Chiba. When asked how it went, the husband smiled and said, \u201cIt was so much fun.\u201d<br>His wife, on the other hand, said, \u201cI still don\u2019t know much about hololive or hOCG, but I decided to step into a world I know nothing about and join the workshop today.\u201d She also added a positive comment: \u201cThere\u2019s so much I don\u2019t understand, from the terms to how to play, but I think it\u2019ll be fun once I understand them a little more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_11-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man from Tokyo who is a fan of Juufuutei Raden also said that he had purchased hOCG cards as part of his oshikatsu but had never actually played the game. When asked about his impressions after participating in the workshop, he answered with enthusiasm for the future, saying, \u201cNow that I understand the basics, I\u2019d like to buy more cards little by little to enjoy the game.\u201d<br>A family from Chiba also shared their story, telling us that the son, father, and mother are fans of Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, and Robocosan, respectively, and that this was their first time playing a TCG together.<br>They said that they became interested in TCGs through the workshop and went on to talk positively about how they gained a little understanding of how to play the card game, and shared, \u201cWe enjoyed the workshop.\u201d They also purchased a LIVE START DECK vowing that they were \u201cgoing to play hOCG together, too,\u201d giving us a glimpse of their warm, close family bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_12-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the friends and families visiting the venue, there were also groups where fans of the hOCG had invited others who had never played it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spoke with a pair of cousins attending the workshop, of which one had experience playing other TCGs, while the other had never played any. The one with prior experience recalled first learning about hOCG when they saw it at an event hosted by Bushiroad, the company responsible for hOCG\u2019s sales and operational support, and they decided to buy some cards because their impression of the illustrations on the cards was so good. The other cousin then told us that they came to the event to buy merchandise of their oshi to add to their collection, with a mild curiosity for hOCG itself.<br><br>However, after playing the game at the workshop, the pair discussed its appeal, noting that in addition to being able to use their oshi, the game was relatively easy to play and understand. They shared their feedback after the session, saying, \u201cI think card games have a lot of depth\u201d and \u201cIt was easy to play, so I think I\u2019ll play it again.\u201d They mentioned that they did not have many people around them who play TCGs, and added their hope for the future, saying, \u201cIf there continue to be meetup events like this, we might want to join.\u201d<br><br>They bought keychains and told us, with smiles, that they were going to grab coffee and talk about upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_13-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group of four school friends was in a similar boat in that three of them, who were already playing hOCG, had brought another friend who owned hOCG cards but had never played the game before. They told us that they play hOCG after school and share the fun of the game with their classmates.<br>They explained that they participated in the workshop because they wanted to teach their beginner friends the official rules so that they could play together. It was impressive to see them play in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere while helping each other throughout the session. When asked about their impressions of the workshop, they appeared to have fully enjoyed it, telling us that \u201cthe instructions were easy to understand even for beginners,\u201d pledging that they would buy some cards together right after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a survey of participants in the \u201cHow-to-Play Workshop\u201d held nationwide*, 68.7% of respondents said it was their first time playing hOCG, the same number said they owned hOCG cards, and 69.6% said they had played card games other than hOCG before.<br>At the Makuhari New City venue, the subject of this article, the results were similar: 62.5% of respondents said it was their first time playing hOCG, 72.7% said they owned hOCG cards, and 64.8% said they had played card games other than hOCG before. We actually heard many participants at the venue say they owned hOCG cards but had never played the game before.<br><sup>*Conducted by the hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME project.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_graph_EN.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reaching_Fans_with_No_Experience_Behind_the_Scenes_of_Creating_the_Workshop\"><\/span>Reaching Fans with No Experience: Behind the Scenes of Creating the Workshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spoke with staff managing the \u201cHow-to-Play Workshop\u201d about the enthusiastic responses they have received so far and what they focused on when designing the workshop.<br><br>Looking back on the workshops held across various venues, they shared their positive impressions: \u201cSince the first workshop at the Seibu Shibuya department store, we have held these workshops at AEON MALLs across the country. As a result, we have seen not only groups of friends but also many parents and their children participating in these events. We definitely feel that we were able to reach people unfamiliar with hololive or hOCG, as well as hololive fans who didn\u2019t know much about the card game side of things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_16-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They mentioned elementary and junior high school students as particularly memorable participants.<br><br>\u201cWe have had young girls interested in talent illustrations and cute decorations, to boys who recognized hOCG as a trending TCG coming to our workshops; people in age groups that are traditionally difficult to attract to large-scale or card shop events. Seeing children enjoying hOCG with their parents, siblings, or friends at popular shopping destinations has made me truly believe that this card game can appeal to a really wide audience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff members also felt that holding the event at large commercial facilities was highly influential in attracting a wide range of people. \u201cAs survey results indicated, a large percentage of participants were beginners, giving us confidence that choosing locations other than card shops or card events was the right decision. Seeing many people with hOCG experience inviting novice friends, coming in groups, and playing the game together was another major positive sign rarely seen at large-scale events. By hosting the workshops in familiar shopping malls and allowing people to easily join without an advance lottery, we were able to create an environment where existing fans could casually invite newcomers,\u201d staff explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a feature unique to hololive, they also introduced beginner videos available to watch on the official YouTube channel. \u201cBy having our talents appear in these videos, we produce content designed to spark fans\u2019 interest by making them think, \u2018TCGs look difficult, but since hOCG features my oshi, I\u2019ll give it a try,\u2019 and eventually turn them into hOCG players,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u30db\u30ed\u30ab\u3011\u3061\u3087\u3053\u5148\u751f vs \u30de\u30cd\u3061\u3083\u3093!!\u3061\u3087\u3053\u30c7\u30c3\u30ad\u30c7\u30d3\u30e5\u30fc\u6226\uff01\u3010#\u7652\u6708\u3061\u3087\u3053\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Lz94jK6CFk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They told us, \u201cAs a keepsake for taking part in the workshop, we decided to offer a sticker instead of a promotional card because rather than placing our main focus on those with prior experience, we wanted first-time players or beginners who wanted to know how to play hOCG to experience the game as well.\u201d\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In fact, many people were seen enjoying the event in groups. \u201cFans were chatting with one another, and those who had previous experience brought their friends with no experience to play the game together. Precisely because of the shared hololive community, participants were able to have fun in such a warm atmosphere,\u201d the staff shared with satisfaction.<br>Finally, they shared their aspirations for future initiatives targeting beginners, saying, \u201cSince we feel there is still room to grow, we will continue to explore new ideas so that even more people can enjoy the game in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261105_14-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cHow-to-Play Workshop\u201d was launched in response to hololive fans who bemoan the fact that they \u201chave hOCG cards but don\u2019t know how to play.\u201d Some participants even shared their hopes for the future, saying, \u201cAttending a tournament is still a little challenging for me, but I hope to join an event like a meetup someday.\u201d This workshop, touring venues across the country and expanding the community around hOCG, will keep contributing to an ever-increasing fan base.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*In light of safety concerns and other circumstances in the aftermath of the earthquake, certain workshops scheduled to take place at the Kyoto and Fukuoka venues were canceled. We sincerely apologize to everyone who had planned to participate on the affected days. 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