COSPLAY CONTEST &

GAMING/TCG TOURNAMENTS

Please check the schedule to see tournament times. Tournaments are free to enter for event ticket holders, please visit the gaming tournament booth to register.

Cosplay Contest

The Cosplay Contest is a competitive event that brings local and out of state fans and cosplayers to compete in costume competition. This is a kid’s friendly event.

Cosplay Contest will have 7 contest awards: Character Cosplay Award (Best in Show), and A Custom Cosplay award (Best Creative), Best Genshin Impact Award, Best Honkai: Star Rail award, and 3 Judges awards.

Cosplay Fashion Contest is our fun, entry level competition for all cosplayers. Come out and show off your cosplay and have fun! 3 Judges Awards will be provided.

Full Schedule HERE

  • By signing up to join the contest you are agreeing to adhere to these rules.
  • Be respectful of your fellow cosplayer (and our team!)
  • Please write legibly on sign-up sheet! This ensures that the show goes as smoothly as possible.
  • There will only be up to 50 available slots on the sign up! A location of the cosplay signups will be provided at the convention.
  • The Anime Gaming Con team will not be able to provide any music changes or lighting cues. Unfortunately, we are also unable to take music requests or submissions, as well.
  • Skits will not be possible during the show. Just pose and show off your creativity and personality in the time provided!
  • Remember your place in line. This also ensures that the show runs smoothly.
  • During the contest, enter and exit the stage at designated points only, unless inaccessible. Follow coordinators directions.
  • Pre-judging Saturday till 3:00pm. Cosplay Judge TBA.
  • Registration will be held in the Gaming Hall.
  • Check-in 30mins before Cosplay Contest
  • Have fun! We love seeing you all!
  • If you are interested in participating, please follow the rules and direction from staff!

Saturday Cosplay Contest

Open for everyone at all levels, Saturday competition pre-judging is required to enter the contest. Cosplay book is not required but would be review by judges if brought. We are looking to seeing everyone cosplay creations on Saturday.

Character Cosplay (Best in Show Award) – Your favorite character brought to life. Close to the character representation.  At least 25% or more of cosplay needs to be created by you to enter.

Original Cosplay (Best Original Design Award) – Bringing your character to life. From sketching, designing and finally crafting. We want to see what you create!

Genshin Impact & Honkai: Star Rail (Theme Character) – Special awards for Best Genshin Impact and Best Honkai: Star Rail cosplay.

Sunday Cosplay Fashion

Open for everyone, come and join us on Sunday to show off your creations and cosplay. This division is introductory to new cosplayer and creators. Without the stress and all the fun and support from fans, and fellow cosplayers.

Cosplay Contest & Fashion, Rules and Information.

Prejudging will be held on the day of event. Please check in and register early.

Must make 25% or more of the costume. Be honest on what you made and if other parts were bought or commissions. No liquid or hazardous materials are used on stage.

Registration at Cosplay Booth in the Entertainment Building.
Signups, please have Character name, Anime Show which character cosplay from. For Original Cosplay, please include cosplay character name.

Cosplay Contest starts at 3:00pm. Please arrived 30mins or earlier to check-in.

Anime Gaming Con 2025.
Prizes and Awards are subject to change.

SATURDAY COSPLAY CONTEST

  • AWARDS
    • Best in Show | Trophy + Prize
    • Best Original Design |Trophy + Prize
    • Judge’s Award x3 | Trophy + Prize

SUNDAY COSPLAY FASHION CONTEST

  • AWARDS
    • Judge’s Award x3 | Trophy + Prize

Gaming Tournaments

Registration TBA

Tournaments are held on Saturday and Sunday.
Entry is free with a purchase ticket to the event!
Gaming tournaments are not a separate from the event.
Your AGC Ticket gives you access to the free tournaments.
All competitors must check-in at gaming registration table.

Please note, limit 2 tournaments per day.
2 Games on Saturday and 2 games on Sunday.

All tournaments are Single Elimination

Controllers: We will be providing gaming controllers for all systems.
Bring Your Own Controller (BYOC), not allowed.

DLC/Downloadable characters:
DLC characters will not be unlocked. To keep a fair playing level.
Free unlockable characters will be available.

Prizes to be announced!
Please note, cash and prizes will be scaled to the number of attendees.

Click Here for Registration:
TBA

Purchase ticket Here:
https://www.trailblazerexpo.com/tickets/

Thank you and looking forward to seeing you at Anime Gaming Con 2025!

Happy Gaming XD, please remember, these are free gaming tournaments.
Be respectful and have fun!

Schedule HERE

Important notice please read: To participate in the tournament, competitors must purchase an event ticket to attend the tournament.
Must check-in at the Gaming Tournament Registration booth in the Gaming Hall.

Please arrival 15mins before start of tournament.

Single Elimination
Default Settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games for top 6 finals
Winner of prior game must keep same character.
Loser of prior game may switch character.
Random stage selects (players may opt for an agreed stage).

 

Important notice please read: To participate in the tournament, competitors must purchase an event ticket to attend the tournament.
Must check-in at the Gaming Tournament Registration booth in the Gaming Hall.

Please arrival 15mins before start of tournament.

Single Elimination
Default Settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games for top 6 finals
Winner of prior game must keep same character.
Loser of prior game may switch character.
Random stage selects (players may opt for an agreed stage).

Important notice please read: To participate in the tournament, competitors must purchase an event ticket to attend the tournament.
Must check-in at the Gaming Tournament Registration booth in the Gaming Hall.

Please arrival 15mins before start of tournament.

Single Elimination
Default Settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games for top 6 finals
Winner of prior game must keep same character.
Loser of prior game may switch character.
Random stage selects (players may opt for an agreed stage).

.

Important notice please read: To participate in the tournament, competitors must purchase an event ticket to attend the tournament.
Must check-in at the Gaming Tournament Registration booth in the Gaming Hall.

Please arrival 15mins before start of tournament.

Single Elimination
Default Settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games for top 6 finals
Winner of prior game must keep same character.
Loser of prior game may switch character.
Random stage selects (players may opt for an agreed stage).