Arizona's largest gaming & Anime convention
is returning August 11th-13th, 2023!
Game On Expo is a multimedia gaming and anime event that began in 2015, and is the largest gaming convention in Arizona. It's an event that celebrates gaming, anime, music, and more!
Whether you're a hardcore or casual gamer and/or anime fan, there is something for everyone at Game On Expo. Our mission is to bring the G.A.M.E. (Gaming, Anime, Music, Esports) to Arizona. We are locally owned, and we are passionate about bringing a fun and family friendly event to Arizona.
Tournaments
Dr. Mario Championship
The Dr. Mario Championship is an annual tournament where players compete head to head on the NES version of Dr. Mario.
Retro World Championships
Compete against others in the ultimate retro gaming tournament. Can you win the coveted Game On Retro World Championship belt?
Super Smash Bros Tournament
SAK Gaming hosts one of the largest Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments in Arizona at Game On Expo with cash prizes!Don't see your tournament?
More tournaments will be announced closer to Game On Expo 2023!Anime too!
Anime Panels
Anime panel programming every day during Game On Expo.
Anime Vendors
Plenty of Anime guests, exhibitors, and anime related content at Game On Expo to enjoy.
Cosplay Contest
Game On Expo's Cosplay Contest features some of the top cosplay judges around, and have an opportunity to win some amazing prizes.
Maid Cafe
Animaru hosts a free Maid Cafe on Saturday and Sunday.Free-play games and arcades
Arcade Cabinets and Pinball
Hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to play; all set to free play.
Indie Spotlight
The Game On Expo Indie Spotlight area features both local and indie devs from all across the country showcasing their games and projects.
Modern Games
Play the latest games on PC, and latest gaming consoles. Either casually play, or compete in a tournament.
Retro Games
From Atari to the Sega Dreamcast, the Game On Expo has a ton of retro games to play all three days.
Rock Band Karaoke
Join a band, select between hundreds of songs, and perform Rock Band Karaoke live on the music stage.Tabletop Games
Tabletop Gaming
Over 45 tables of tabletop gaming happening all three days.
Tabletop Vendors
Have an opportunity to see the new games available.Game On has something for everyone!
Auction
Find some rare and hidden gaming gems during the 7th annual Game On Expo Auction held on Saturday evening.
Cosplay
Participate in Game On Expo’s 7th annual cosplay competition, and meet some of your favorite cosplay guests.
Exhibitor Hall
If you’re looking for some games, cool Anime merch, or looking for some unique art, you’ll find it at Game On Expo’s exhibitor hall! Hundreds of vendors from across the country are at Game On Expo.
Live Music
Listen to live music on Friday and Saturday night from some of the biggest gaming bands around.
Special Guests
Game On Expo has A+ gaming voice actors from some of your favorite games. YouTube content creators have also been a part of Game On Expo since year one.
