Cosplay Rules and Regulations

    There are two options; competitive and non-competitive rounds.

    Non-competitive Skit or Walk-ons: For persons who would just like to have a little fun and get on stage. This category is open to everyone, staff, volunteers and guests. Please fill out an entry form; but check the non-competitive option. Entries will be accepted by Masquerade staff approval. All rules apply, please read them (however the costume does not have to be handmade).

    Costumes must be handmade and from an anime, manga, or video game.

    If your cosplay includes music, it must be send ahead of time and you must bring a back up the day of the cosplay.

    All contestants must check in before the cosplay at info desk (Friday by 5 pm and Saturday by 9 am)

    Please bring a picture of your character with you to the con. Have it at your check in.

    No real weapons are allowed. Plastic ones are fine but you must have them tagged when you check.

    No explosives, fireworks, guns, projectile weapons, swords, or anything that might get us killed, literally…

    The content of your skit is to be kept at PG level; this means no nudity, swearing, etc. If you can’t show your parents, then you can’t show us.

    Contestants will be presented to the judges ahead of time for craftsmanship. This lets them get a close look at your work.

    Judging time assigned at sign in between 10-12 for craftsmanship

    Contestants will need to run thru their skits between 1 and 3 on Saturday

    Awards will be given for craftsmanship, presentation, best overall skit, and best walk on. All of these awards are given in both categories of novice and advance.

    If it comes onto the stage with you then it leaves with you.

    Walk-ons have one minute max and skits have three. Don’t go over, other people need a chance to show their work too.

    The Cosplay Coordinator has final say in all circumstances and may change the rules at any time if necessary.

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