Gaming

Welcome to the information page for Gaming at FanimeCon!

Hours/Times:
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10:00am – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Web pages to our Gaming Areas

Gaming Hall Rules

Attendees must follow the FanimeCon Code of Conduct and COVID-19 policies at all times in the Gaming Hall.

Location Rules

The Gaming Hall is a harassment-free zone. Please be a good human being!
- If you feel unsafe or need to report a problem, please flag any FanimeCon staff member and they can assist you.
- If you are unable to flag a FanimeCon staffer, please contact ConOps.
  - ConOps is located in the Hilton Hotel, San Carlos Room (second floor).
  - Contacting and texting information are located on the back of your badge.
Gaming Hall staff reserve the right to ask attendees to leave the Gaming Hall due to safety concerns and/or potential Code of Conduct violations.
- This extends to our events and tournaments, and in particular “unsportsmanlike” conduct and event disruption.
  - This can result in being REMOVED from the current event or tournament.
  - Additionally, persons can be banned from participating in future gaming events.
Staff reserve the right to call in security if required.
Please do not tamper with or move any equipment, tables, chairs, OR barriers.
- Please inform a Gaming Hall staffer if there is a malfunction or non-optimal gameplay on any equipment.
- Please also DO NOT attempt to fix the problem. We have qualified staff to troubleshoot problems.
Events and tournaments are free of charge.
- Sign-ups and information are located at the Gaming Hall staff desks.
- Please arrive 20-30 minutes early before any event for check in!
- If you are unable to participate after sign-up, please return to the eGaming tournament desk and inform staff.
- Any input device for tournament use may be subject to inspection by tournament organizers (TOs), to ensure competitive integrity.
eGaming: “BYOC”
- “Bring Your Own Controller,” including Joystick/Input Device, etc.
- Attendees may use their own controller or input devices for certain console stations. Please remember to bring your own adapter!
- Please ask the eGaming front desk for more information and permission.
Concession Stand
- Please only consume any food and drink purchased at the concession stands in the designated eating areas.
Room Capacity
- Games Management reserves the right to limit capacity at any time to enforce safety protocols required by the venue.
- Please cooperate with our staff if we have to limit capacity.
Prohibited Items and Actions
E-cigarettes/vaping devices.
RC vehicles and drones of all types.
Hoverboards or skateboards/bikes/scooters.
- ADA-compliant movement assistance items are allowed.
Money matches/gambling-like activities with real money.
Unsafe movement or crowding actions.
Food and drinks at any gaming stations:
- Gaming Station is defined as any arcade, tabletop table, or eGaming location.
- Specific exceptions:
  - Eating at a designated eating area in the concession area.
  - SEALED containers are allowed.
  - Coffee/tea/boba tea are also allowed.

Events and Tournaments

We are proud to present the following tournaments in Gaming Hall, as presented by our partners! More information on the tournaments is available on the individual Gaming pages and on the FanimeCon Gaming start.gg page.

Tournament Policy

Sign-ups will be available on the day of the tournament in the same room where the tournament is scheduled to take place. Please check the locations for each tournament carefully!
Signing up for a tournament does not guarantee you a spot in the tournament. You must show up on time to participate.
Community tournament organizers, Game Saru, and FanimeCon staff ask all rhythm game players to be safe with their movements and actions. We reserve the right to stop any unsafe movements or actions, and remove participants in the interest of safety.

Tournament Schedule

Note: Tournament schedule is subject to change. Gaming Hall staff and partners will work on updating the FanimeCon Gaming start.gg page to reflect the latest information.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Arcade
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Dance Dance Revolution
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dance Dance Revolution

Tabletop
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Yu-Gi-Oh! Goat
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: MTG Commander

eGaming
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Guilty Gear Strive
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Jackbox Game Night

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Arcade
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Pump It Up Lower Division
2:00 pm – to 4:00 pm: Pump It Up Freestyle Division
4:00 pm – to 9:00 pm: Pump It Up Upper Division

Tabletop
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: One Piece
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Cardfight!! Vanguard
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Mahjong East Only
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Digimon
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Shadowverse: Evolve
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: MTG Commander

eGaming
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Street Fighter 6
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Tekken 8
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Mortal Kombat 1
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: King of Fighters
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Jackbox Game Night

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Tabletop
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: One Piece
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Weiß Schwarz EN/JP
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Digimon
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Shadowverse: Evolve
3:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Mahjong Three Hanchans
7:00 pm – to 8:30 pm: Cardfight!! Vanguard
7:00 pm – to 8:30 pm: Weiß Schwarz EN/JP

eGaming
1:00 pm – to 2:30 pm: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Street Fighter 6
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Mortal Kombat 1
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Mario Kart
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Guilty Gear Strive
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: King of Fighters