“Super #Compass Stage” at niconico Chokaigi 2017　　
To be held April 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), 2017 at Makuhari Messe　　
—Tournament to determine the No. 1 Let’s Player, live event stage and cosplay photo session—

NHN PlayArt Corp. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masaki Kato; below, “NHN PlayArt”) and DWANGO Co., Ltd.(Head Office: Chuo, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takashi Araki; below, “DWANGO”) will hold the “Super #Compass Stage” at niconico Chokaigi 2017, to be held on April 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2017 at Makuhari Messe. The “Super #Compass Stage” will include a tournament to determine the No. 1 Let’s Player of the iOS/Android game “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System” (below, “#Compass”), a live event stage, and a photo session for cosplayers dressed as the characters, and will be broadcast live on “niconico Live”.

■“Super #Compass Stage” Overview
Name: niconico Chokaigi 2017
“Super #Compass Stage”: http://www.chokaigi.jp/2017/booth/nhn.html
Dates: April 29 (Sat), 2017, 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30)
　　　　 April 30 (Sun), 2017, 10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Hall 8 C-7
Hosted by: niconico Chokaigi Executive Committee
http://www.chokaigi.jp/2017/guide/

■“Super #Compass Stage” Details
#Compass Let’s Player Battle
The #Compass Grand Slam (beta), which was very popular at Tokaigi 2017, returns as the “#Compass Let’s Player Battle!”
[#Compass Let’s Player Battle requirements and rules]　
Conditions for participation: Rank E or higher in “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System”
Rules: Custom battle with minimum and maximum card levels fixed at 20　
Number of participants: 6 teams (3 players per team) against 1 team of Let’s Players
*Numbered tickets will be distributed once per person per day.
*Numbered tickets will be distributed as soon as the event opens, and entry will be closed when distribution is complete.

[Novelty goods to be distributed to all participants]
Character badges (not available for sale) (no choice of character).

[Schedule / Performers]
April 29 (Sat)
11:00–12:00: Utsu Sensei, Xiaolong, Hitoranran, Osman　
14:00–15:00: Sepia, Gogatsubyo Mario, Funky, towaco, recog　
April 30 (Sun)
11:00–12:00: Sodeyama, Masashi, Kensuke
14:00–15:00: M.K.R, Trippy, Ai no Senshi, Hanjo

Daienjo #Compass Grand Slam Let’s Player Tournament

A tournament to determine the No.1 Let’s Player!
[Schedule / Performers] April 29 (Sat) 16:15–17:45
Utsu Sensei, Xiaolong, Hitoranran, Osman
Sepia, Gogatsubyo Mario, Funky, towaco, recog
Sodeyama, Masashi, Kensuke
M.K.R, Trippy, Ai no Senshi, Hanjo

Daienjo #Compass Grand Slam Chokaigi Tournament

A tournament to determine the No. 1 team to be held at Chokaigi!
[Schedule] April 30 (Sun) 15:00–16:45

#Compass Cosplay Photo Session

An amazing lineup of cosplayers dressed up as #Compass characters!
Take a photo of a cosplayer to receive an original sticker of the cosplayer’s character!
*Limited number of stickers available.

[Schedule / Performers]　
April 29 (Sat) 12:00–12:30, 13:30–14:00　
April 30 (Sun) 12:00–12:30, 13:30–14:00　
Kuroneko, Miya, Lemi, Yamatoya Momiji, Amane Rumii, Yayo Taro, Rui, Eiji, Bikki, Mokotan, Norimaki

#Compass Live Event Stage

Singers and dancers will perform on the #Compass Live Event Stage!　
[Schedule / Events / Performers]　
April 29 (Sat) 12:45–13:15　
“Dance Robot Dance,” Performer: COJIRASE THE TRIP　
“Kill Carry On,” Performers: Ikasan, ATY　

April 30 (Sun) 12:45–13:15
“Dokuhaku,” Performers: Pokota, SHARE LOCK HOMES
“High Spec Neet,” Performers: Emma, GinyuforcE

Daienjo #Compass Grand Slam Media Tournament

An inter-media tournament between the Famitsu App team, Game Deets team, 4Gamer team, and #Compass management team!
[Schedule]　
April 29 (Sat) 15:00–16:00

■ About “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System”

For this project, NHN PlayArt is handling the development and operation of the game system, while DWANGO is providing IP from creators active on its “niconico” video service and incorporating the niconico smartphone dev kit*1. Everything from game planning and development to design, music production, and game commentary is performed while drawing on the strengths of both companies.

 

　　

“#Compass*2: Combat Providence Analysis System” is a real-time battle game in which players form 3-player teams with their friends for “3-minute battles” against other teams to take the bases placed on the stage. By collecting skill cards, players can prepare for competition by creating the strongest decks with a variety of combination-based strategies. It is a completely new genre of battle game that packs elements of action games, strategy games, and card games into 3-minute battles.

*1)
The niconico smartphone dev kit is an SDK for smartphone apps provided by DWANGO. Anyone can easily stream game commentaries on niconico Live without a computer or any special equipment.
*2)　
“#Compass,” which stands for “COMbat Providence Analysis System,” is a game set in a fictional social media world where players communicate with each other through battles. With functions similar to a real-life social networking site, it provides a venue not only for battles, but also for players to discuss game strategies and exchange information about tournament events.

■Game Overview

Title: #Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System
Genre: Real-time online fighting game
Supported platforms: iOS 8 and above (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad), Android 4.4 and above
Supported languages: Japanese
Supported regions: Japan
Service start date: December 17, 2016
Price: Free (in-game items purchasable)
Development, planning and operation: NHN PlayArt Corp., DWANGO Co., Ltd.

App Store
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/konpasu-zhan-dou-she-li-jie/id1164400646
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhnpa.cps
Official website:
http://app.nhn-playart.com/compass/

*Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
*iPhone, iTunes and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*All company and product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*The “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System” logo is pending registration as a registered trademark.
*The information contained herein is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to subsequent change without prior notice.