Here Are The Rules
For Attending Mini-Mini Con
To ensure a fun and safe Mini-Mini Con for everybody, please follow the Cosplay and Mall rules below:
- Running or horseplay is not allowed on mall property.
- Appropriate attire is required, including shoes and shirts (ALL GENDERS are required to wear a shirt). Attire must be G or PG-rated.
- Masks must be with a cosplay outfit. Security will reserve the right to have masks taken off if deemed to be a threat.
- Loud, boisterous, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated on the property.
- Obscene or offensive behavior are prohibited.
- Offensive cosplays will be required to change or they will be escorted from the location.
- Realistic Weapon Props including realistic-looking guns and knives are prohibited. Realistic Props includes metal swords. Swords in sheaths or are bonded are not allowed. This weapons rule applies within and area surroundings.
- Wonderland of the Americas management can ask any attendee to leave the premises if the attire is considered overly risque.
Performers
If you’d like to share your passion or run an interactive event we will be accepting performers at Mini-Mini Con. We will have a projector, screen, 3.5/AUX input, and cables for HDMI and VGA inputs.
Performance Submissions close by April 13th.
Community Outreach
If you’re a fan organization or community outreach group, we now have applications open for groups to promote at Mini-Mini Con.
Applications will open at a later date for groups to promote their fandom or services at Mini-Mini Con. This is a great way to reach our attendees absolutely FREE. (Applications close on April 15th).
Rules To Enter The Cosplay Show
At Mini-Mini Con
The following below are the Cosplay Show rules:
- We will not allow store-bought / online-purchased costumes. No street clothes.
- Cosplay must be at least 50% original material.
- No “sandbagging” in which a cosplay has won any kind of top award at another larger convention including San Japan.
- Participants must have good sportsmanship while competing prior to the start and during the Cosplay Show. Disparaging comments to other participants may invalidate their own entry.
- Walk-Ons Only. No Skits, No Performances. All cosplays in a group will be judged for original material.
We will enforce the rules by doing a costume check upon signing up.
Sign-Ups will take place at the convention. We do not offer online sign-ups. Cosplay signups will be in the Mini-Mini Con Dealer Room (look for the large sign), 2nd floor of Wonderland of Americas, at the sign that says COSPLAY SHOW.
Sign-up times will be 11:30am to 4:00pm located in the Dealer Room. Walk-Ons Only.
Prizes will be small value gift cards and donated prizes by our sponsors.
Gaming Info
At Mini-Mini Con
We will have multiple types of gaming throughout the convention. This includes card games, board games, video game free-play, up to a dozen arcade cabs, and music games.
Video Game Tournament:
1pm – Street Fighter V
2pm – Mario Kart Deluxe 8
3pm – Tekken 7
Indie Gaming
If you have an indie game to show to our attendees, we are offering a chance for indie studio/developers to show their games for FREE. Electricity and the potential for thousands of people to check out your game will be provided.
More Stuff At Mini-Mini Con
ItaPara, a group of individuals who share the interests of cars and anime, will be bringing out multiple Japanese cars “Itasha” style for exhibition.
Wonderland Maid Cafe Restaurant
At Mini-Mini Con
Wonderland Maid Cafe is back for 2023 and will be hosting a restaurant-style cafe during Mini-Mini Con on April 29th.
The cafe will be running from 12pm-5pm, reservations will be opening as early as 11 am! Come join the maids for a classic sit-down cafe and order as much as you want while also watching live performances and playing games! There is a $5 seating fee, all guests will receive one free complimentary drink. Minimum parties of two; larger parties of more than four will be split amongst tables.
More information about menu and pricing will be dropped closer to the event! We hope to see you there! Feel free to reach out to Wonderland Maid Cafe with any questions!∘˚˳°*.✧
How To Participate At The Swap Meet
At Mini-Mini Con
Have anime items you want to trade? We’re bringing back the popular swap meet to Mini-Mini Con so you have a chance to swap with other fans!
Duration of Swap Meet will be during certain convention hours ONLY. Spaces will be First-Come/First-Serve, 3′ feet of table space MAX. It will take place between Saturday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Swap Meet location will be marked on the maps to be released one week before the event.
• ANY CASH SALES SEEN BY STAFF WILL HAVE THEIR SECTION SHUT DOWN, ALL ITEMS, REMOVED FROM THE SWAP MEET AND EVICTED FROM THE MALL.
• ANY VENDORS WHO ATTEMPT TO SETUP IN THE SWAP MEET WILL BE EVICTED FROM THE MALL AND BANNED FROM ALL MINI-MINI CON / SAN JAPAN EVENTS FOR LIFE.
TRADE ONLY. We will not allow cash payments, no 18+ products allowed, and no realistic weapons. Violation of these rules could result in being banned from the event location, future events and possibly Wonderland of Americas Mall.