Gakuran Activities Guide (2026)

Everything fun to do in Gakuran besides fighting. Basketball, instruments, chalkboard, books, and phone games. Based on official Trello data.

By Gakuran Guide Team

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Quick Answer

Gakuran has 4 playable instruments (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano) with a rhythm game system, full basketball with shot meter and dribble moves, a chess minigame with ELO ranking, chalkboard drawing, readable books with actual pages, and phone games (Snake, Flappy Bird, 2048).

🏀 Basketball

Full basketball gameplay with shooting, dribbling, defense, and multiplayer support.

Shooting Mechanics

Hold F to begin your shot - release at the right time on the meter.
Bright Green: Perfect timing. Guaranteed score (unless blocked).
Lime Green: Slightly late. High chance to make the shot.
Orange: Late timing. Lower chance to make the shot.
Red: Very late. Guaranteed miss.
Opponent proximity applies shot contest, reducing success window.

Dribble & Movement

Normal dribble: Walk while holding ball.
X: Between-the-legs crossover.
Z + X: Behind-the-back crossover.
RMB: Defensive stance / contest.
Backspace: Drop the basketball.

♟️ Chess Minigame

Chess rooms are available across the school campus (added in the School Update). Take a seat and challenge other students to full chess matches.

Full piece control during active matches.
ELO Rating: Your chess ELO rating displays above your player character while playing.
A great way to pass time between fight sessions or roleplay during study hall.

🎸 Music & Playable Instruments

4 playable instruments with a rhythm game note-highway interface:

Electric Guitar

2 note lanes. Input with F and J keys. Perfect for rock solos.

Bass Guitar

4 note lanes. Drives the rhythm section of any band performance.

Drums

4 note lanes. High-energy beat-matching gameplay.

Piano

4 note lanes. Melodic classical and jazz pieces.

Band Play: Multiple players can perform together. If you join late, the game automatically syncs your track to the current song position. Timing is graded on Perfect, Good, Okay, and Bad.

🎨 Chalkboard Drawing

Classrooms feature functional chalkboards.
Find Chalk in classrooms to start drawing.
Multiple players can draw simultaneously in different chalk colors.
Use a Chalk Eraser to clear the board.

📖 Library Books

The Library is on the second floor, at the end of the left hallway.
Books are interactive with actual readable pages you can flip through one by one.
Great spot for quiet roleplay away from hallway fights.

📱 Phone Mini-Games

Press Alt to open your phone, then open the Games app.
Snake: Classic arcade snake - grow your tail without hitting walls.
Flappy Bird: Tap to flap through pipe obstacles.
2048: Slide and merge number tiles to reach 2048.
All games run within the phone UI without leaving the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play basketball in Gakuran?

Go to the Basketball Court. Hold F to begin your shot - release at the right time on the meter. Use X for between-the-legs dribble, Z+X for behind-the-back. RMB for defensive stance.

What instruments can I play in Gakuran?

Electric Guitar (2 note lanes, F/J keys), Bass Guitar (4 lanes), Drums (4 lanes), and Piano (4 lanes). All use a rhythm game mechanic with Perfect/Good/Okay/Bad ratings.

Can I play instruments with friends?

Yes! Multiple players can perform together simultaneously. Late joiners are automatically synced to the current song position. You can form a live band.

How does the Chalkboard work?

You need a piece of chalk to draw on it. Multiple players can draw simultaneously with different chalk colors. Use a Chalk Eraser to clean the board.

Where can I find books to read?

The Library is on the second floor at the end of the left hallway. Books have actual pages you can flip through one by one.

What games are on the phone?

Snake, Flappy Bird, and 2048 are available through the Games app on your phone. Playable without leaving the game world.

What is the basketball shot meter?

Bright Green = Perfect (guaranteed score if unblocked), Lime Green = Slightly Late (high chance), Orange = Late (lower chance), Red = Mistimed (guaranteed miss).

How do I play chess in Gakuran?

Find chess rooms around the school campus (added in the School Update). You can control chess pieces during matches. Your ELO rating displays above your head while playing. Press interact near a chess board to start.

Is there ELO in Gakuran chess?

Yes. Your chess ELO rating appears above your player character while you are in a match. It is visible to other players in the area.