Navigational Map
Use the map to find help desks and scope out your route to entertainment, interactive experiences and more!
Demo Video
Other Help Resources
We’re here! You can get help in different ways the day of the event.
- If you’re on the platform and need tech help:
- Walk up to a Zeacon Help Desk to talk to a tech expert
- Find a LTSC Volunteer in the platform and ask for help (Volunteers will be named *VOLUNTEER*)
- If you need help getting on the platform:
- Call the Zeacon Hotline (+1 925-434-5211)
- If you’re not interested in using the platform, you can still participate! We’ll send a special zoom link to ticket holders so you can watch the livestream program, entertainment, and see the virtual world platform without having to navigate it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this event work?
We’re glad you asked! Sake on the Couch is a fun, exploratory, high-engagement event.
- Make sure you purchase a ticket to get access to the event.
- Purchase your sake tasting kits and bento dinners to enhance your experience!
- The day of the event (July 17th), ticket holders will receive an email with a unique link to the virtual event platform.
- Click the link, create your avatar, and enter the virtual world!
- 6:00pm entry for VIP Admission
- 7:00pm entry for General Admission
- Both the VIP Reception and the Main Event will have a short live-streamed program. Walk your avatar to the stage area to click and join the live-stream link.
- 6:15pm VIP Live-Stream
- 7:15pm Main Event Live-Stream
- After the live program, the virtual world is yours to explore! Walk around all three custom maps to discover clickable items, watch entertainment, engage in live activity booths, mingle with friends and more!
The virtual event is on a unique platform. How do I use it?
Sake on the Couch is hosted on a unique online platform and is best experienced with:
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Headphones
- Chrome or Firefox browser
*The platform does not support mobile devices, tablets, or any other Android or iOS devices.
We have various help tools!
- Instructional PDF
- Demo video
- Sign up for a practice session before the event
Can I have a 'watch party' with friends?
Maybe! This event is NOT a video like LTSC’s 40th Gala last year. This year’s Sake on the Couch event is a high-engagement event that allows you to freely explore our virtual world and mingle in real-time.
We recommend one ticket per person and one device (laptop or desktop) per person, so that everyone has their own avatar character. The virtual platform works similarly to a zoom call – so the mic and camera on your device are tied to your avatar character. If you’re in a room with others who are in the event, you might experience audio feedback (as if everyone was on a zoom call in the same room).
If you’d like to gather with friends for the event, we recommend everyone uses headphones on their device to prevent audio feedback.
Help! I'm having tech issues.
We’re here! You can get help in different ways the day of the event.
- If you’re on the platform and need tech help:
- Walk up to a Zeacon Help Desk to talk to a tech expert
- Find a LTSC Volunteer in the platform and ask for help (Volunteers will be named *VOLUNTEER*)
- If you need help getting on the platform:
- Call the Zeacon Hotline (+1 925-434-5211)
- If you’re not interested in using the platform, you can still participate! We’ll send a special zoom link to ticket holders so you can watch the livestream program, entertainment, and see the virtual world platform without having to navigate it yourself.
I'm not comfortable using the platform. Is there another option?
If you’re having trouble getting on the platform, you can still participate! We’ll send a special zoom link to ticket holders so you can watch the livestream program, entertainment, and see the virtual world platform without having to navigate it yourself. Purchase a ticket and we’ll email you on July 17th with a unique link to our guided event access.
How does sake/food pickup work?
- Purchase your sake tasting kits and bento.
- Select the item that corresponds to your desired pickup location. For example, you can choose between Sake Tasting Kit – Little Tokyo Pickup and Sake Tasting Kit – South Bay Pickup.
- Complete your purchase and receive an email receipt.
- In the receipt, click the link to the google form to select your pickup time slot.
- You’re all set! Arrive at your correct location during your time slot to pick up your items. Kanpai!
How do I know where things are located in the virtual world platform?
We’ve created a navigational map for you to plan your route through our virtual world (think Disneyland)! The map indicates where the live-stream program, entertainment, live activity booths and games are located.
