Sabakon Las Vegas, Las Vegas

A life-sized chess match that swaps pieces for costumed players. A masquerade competition. A Magic The Gathering tournament. These are just a few of the many activities at Sabakon, a weekend-long convention celebrating Japanese animation and pop culture. The family-friendly event unites cosplay enthusiasts, video gamers, and artists under one roof to compete, bond, and trade Pokemon-grooming tips. It also offers up learning opportunities, such as origami workshops and panels from expert photographers and costumers.