Player’s Paradise – SacAnime’s Gaming Powerhouse!
We’ve created a giant play zone for our attendees, with extended hours to keep the fun going for longer! This room includes fan-favorites like the CCG and Tabletop areas, along with the return of arcade machines, console gaming, and a new eSports style arena for big plays on the big screen!
Console/eSports
Free Play Arcade
Tabletop Gaming
CCG (Open Play and Tournaments)
Console/eSports
SacAnime has partnered with SAK Gaming, the largest esports and recreational gaming company in the Southwest, to bring console gaming to Player’s Paradise. Stop by the booth to register for casual and tournament gaming on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Playstation 5 consoles, or sign up for one of the tournaments running all weekend!
Registration is now available for esports at SAC Anime Winter 2025. The link is start.gg/SACAnime!
Gaming and Tournament Schedule (the document has more than one tab at the bottom)
Free Play Arcade
Arcade gaming in Player’s Paradise is brought to you by Save Point Free to Play Arcade. Save Point brings the largest and most diverse assortment of machines for events all over the country, providing the best pop-up arcade experience imaginable. Our mission is to embrace, share, and promote video game culture and history whenever and however possible.
Instagram: @savepointretro
Facebook: Save Point
TikTok: @savepointretro
Table Top Gaming
Swing by our tabletop area to hang out and play games from our board game library, play new or classic games, or learn something new. Make some new friends or have some fun playing with our knowledgeable staff.
Board Game Library
Have some time to kill during the con or want a break from the crowds? Swing by the Table Top room to relax and check out our Game Library of hundreds of new and classic board and card games. All of our games are available to check out at no cost, just bring over some friends or make new ones and play some great games!
Learn to Play Events
Swing on by the Table Top Room throughout the convention to learn how to play some of the latest and greatest Table Top games. Our staffers are running various Learn to Play events throughout the convention so be sure to swing by the tabletop staff table to find out when we’re teaching or ask us to teach you that game you’ve been dying to play! We look forward to seeing you!
Gamer Social Hour
Come share your fandom in our Gamer Social Hour. Play games and share stories while socializing and making new friends.
All Days: 4pm
Pathfinder Rol-Playing Game
Join official members of the Pathfinder Society as they run custom pre-generated campaigns or bring your own characters to participate in daily adventures. The roleplaying staff host fun campaigns daily for players of all experience levels so swing on by and join us in an adventure.
BYOG (Bring Your Own Game)
Have your own game that you have been dying to play or a game design that needs playtesting? We welcome players to bring their own games to run at their own pace throughout the show. Swing on by, grab a looking for players sign and enjoy gaming with our SacAnime gaming community!
Dungeons and Dragons with Sacramento Adventurers League
Join us for official D&D organized play. We host, fun and engaging games for all experience levels. Bring your existing AL characters or build something new with our friendly and welcoming staff. Games available for all skill levels so come join the fun!
CCG (Collectible Card Gaming)
Swing by the CCG Tournament table each day of the con for more information about daily tournaments. Events start promptly at the stated time so please plan accordingly.
Lorcana Tournaments
Friday 2pm | Saturday 1pm | Sunday 1pm
Magic: The Gathering Tournaments
Friday 2pm | Saturday 1pm | Sunday 1pm
Yugioh! Tournaments
Friday 2:30pm | Saturday 12pm | Sunday 12pm
Pokemon TCG (Official) Tournaments
Standard Tournament: We are happy to be hosting an official Tournament using the standard Pokemon tournament system rules on Saturday at 4:00pm & Sunday at 11:00am PT, signups start at 10:00am. The event will take place in the tabletop space so bring your own deck that is in the standard format for a fun Pokemon experience complete with prizing. Loner decks may be available, first come first served.
Saturday 4:00pm | Sunday 11:00am
Updates on Gaming Events…