Convention Rules
Hotel Rules
- Please respect the hotel's property; this includes furniture, walls, doors and elevators. Do not damage
or "alter" anything and please do not move hotel furniture.
- Do not hang signs or banners on hotel walls or surfaces.
- Do not sleep in the meeting rooms. Please return
to your hotel room and get some sleep.
- Prohibited items are: any type of
live steel, firearms of any type; and alcohol open containers.
- Attendees staying in the hotels should respect all hotel guests.
Remember, there will be other people in the hotel attending other
events, eating in the resturant and trying to get a good nights
sleep. No parties are allowed in hotel rooms.
General Rules
access
- In order to enter convention events, you will need a convention badge. Always wear your AMA badge. If you lose it, you will have to pay full price for a replacement.
- Video or audio recording devices will not be allowed in the Video Rooms, Video Game Room, Art Show or music concerts.
conduct
- Mistreatment of other convention attendees or guests will not be tolerated.
- Lewd or aggressive conduct will not be tolerated.
- Illegal substances will not be tolerated.
- Do not touch or alter convention audio/visual equipment.
personal items
- The convention center and AMA staff are not liable or responsible
for any personal items. Keep an eye on your personal items and
do not leave your stuff unattended.
- For artists in the Artist Alley, if you need to leave your
table for an event, move your items to your hotel room or ask
a fellow artist to watch your table. Please do not leave your
stuff unattended overnight.
cosplayers and costumes
- All Cosplay props that look like weapons will be considered weapons unless the staff "peace-bonds" it for you. Only "peace-bonded" props will be allowed at the convention. Do not bring realistic-looking props due to local area laws.
- Wooden swords must be "peace-bonded" and cannot be swung around in any matter. We reserve the right to take and hold it for the duration of the convention if it is being used dangerously.
- No live steel will be allowed on the stage during the Cosplay.
art show
- No photography in the Art Show room.
- No eating, drinking or smoking in the Art Show.
- Do not touch any of the artwork on display.
- Large bags and "peace-bonded" weaponry must be checked at the door at the Art Show.