Takeover 2026

Grab the mic and let your inner star shine! Join Alpha Psi Omega for Glo Karaoke and sing your heart out with friends under the glow of colorful lights.

Get creative at George’s! Design and decorate your own custom tote bag while hanging out, meeting new Bobcats, and adding a little personality to your new campus essential.

Fuel the fun with Monster Energy! Stop by, grab some energy, and keep the celebration going as you explore games, activities, food, and entertainment throughout the event.

Turn up the energy with KTSW! Catch live performances, enjoy the sounds of local talent, and soak up the Bobcat Welcome Week vibes at Boko’s Carnival.

The Bobcat Store will be OPEN during the carnival, so stop by and grab your favorite Texas State gear while you enjoy the games, prizes, and fun!

Turn up the energy with KTSW! Catch live performances, enjoy the sounds of local talent, and soak up the Bobcat Welcome Week vibes at Boko’s Carnival.

Test your aim at UFCU’s Ring Toss! Stop by Boko’s Carnival, take your shot, and see if you can ring in a win.

Learn more about voting with the League of Women Voters at Boko’s Carnival. Stop by to find helpful information about voter registration, voting processes, and how to make your voice heard.

Scoop a prompt from the fish bowl, share your answer, and connect with The University Star!

Trade in all your tickets for prizes HERE! Tickets range from smaller items, to grand prizes. 

Test your aim in this Bobcat twist on a classic carnival football toss!

Shoot for the planets in a space-themed ring toss while picking up fun astronomy facts along the way!

Think you can be the last Bobcat hanging? Test your strength in a pull-up/dead-hang challenge!

Celebrate your Bobcat pride with a free Texas State ring sticker while supplies last!

Spin the wheel and complete a quick challenge, confidence prompt, or trivia question celebrating goals, leadership, and community!

Strike a pose at the carnival photo booth and make your best guess at how many treats are in the jar!

Feed the bookworm by tossing book-shaped bean bags into the target in this literary spin on cornhole!

Light up your night with LED Cosmic Golf, Shuffleboard, Connect Four, Foosball, Henna, and a glowing LED Lounge made for relaxing, playing, and making new Bobcat friends!

Take your shot at a classic carnival favorite and see how many rings you can land on the bottles!

Put your animal knowledge to the test with trivia questions ranging from easy to expert!

Channel your chancla-throwing skills and aim for the targets in this carnival-style tossing challenge!

Get ready for nonstop fun with inflatables, midway games, Ring Toss, Plinko, Wheel Spin, Wall Hockey, Pop-A-Shot, and live entertainment throughout the event!

Race the clock and see how many balloons you can pop before your 15 seconds are up!

Pull up a seat at Boko's Casino and try your hand at a round of blackjack!

Have questions about Texas State? Connect with a Bobcat and get answers, advice, and campus tips.

Stop by the Crunch Lab for tasty snacks, interactive fun, and a chance to fuel up during Takeover!

Drop your chip and watch it bounce its way down the board in Boko's take on the classic Plinko game!

Put your strength and guessing skills to the test! Can you guess the weight without seeing it?

Get ready to play, compete, and show off your skills with Student Involvement! Take on basketball challenges, test your aim with the Rally Cats Football Toss, try your luck at RHA Duck Fishing, and race your way to the finish line in the Soap Box Races. There’s something for everyone!

Take a break and challenge your friends to classic yard games while connecting with fellow Bobcats!

Test your music knowledge, sing along to your favorite hits, and compete to get bingo!

Career Café - Write In Banner & Photo Opp​
Presentation Room – Pin the Tie on Boko,
Pick Your Path Ring Ross, Sparkle Station​
Conference Room – Future Fortune ​
Career Closet Hallway – Tie Tying Race ​

Boko and Koko are on the move! Catch them roaming the LBJ Student Center from 6–8 PM for photos, high-fives, and plenty of Bobcat spirit.

Boko and Koko are on the move! Catch them roaming the LBJ Student Center from 6–8 PM for photos, high-fives, and plenty of Bobcat spirit.