- Details regarding the cosplay area rules will be announced at a later date.
Prohibited Acts
- All-night activities around the venue are strictly prohibited at TOKYO GAME SHOW.
- In order to prevent accidents in the exhibition halls, the use of selfie sticks and walking around with a smartphone are prohibited in the halls.
- Smartphone selfie sticks with a total length of 50cm or more cannot be brought into the venue.
- Please do not run in the hall as it is dangerous.
- TGS Management Office reserves the right to refuse entry to visitors or order them to leave the facility if they engage in any dangerous behavior, cause trouble for other visitors, or obstruct the smooth operation of the event. If you see any suspicious activity, please contact the nearest staff.
- Cheering, shouting, call and response, jumping, and other forms of cheering are prohibited while viewing the stages in exhibitors' booths.
- Please be aware that if any prohibited behavior is observed while viewing the stage in exhibitors' booths, the stage performance itself may be cancelled.
- Photography and videotaping/distribution may be restricted or prohibited in some exhibitor booths.
- The use of tethering functions of mobile Wi-Fi routers, smartphones, etc. is prohibited in Hall 1-11. In recent years, the rapid increase in the number of various mobile devices has resulted in a poor reception environment in the exhibition halls. There is a limit to the number of wireless LAN signals available, and if the number of devices using wireless LAN increases, it may have a significant impact on demonstrations and test runs at the venue.
- If you wish to use the wireless LAN, please use the Makuhari Messe Free Wi-Fi service located in the Central Mall on the 2nd floor, etc.
Measures to Reduce Congestion
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 will implement measures to reduce congestion in the exhibition halls so that everyone can enjoy TGS with peace of mind.
Limit the number of people in each venue area to prevent excessive concentration of visitors in one location.
- When the number reaches a certain number, entry to that area will be temporarily suspended and visitors will be directed to other areas.
- Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the restricted areas until the crowding eases.
For visitors to the Business Day
- Only persons related to the game business will be allowed to enter the Business Days (September 25th and 26th). Please pre-register before coming.
- Please be sure to bring your business card and identification documents as we will check them at the reception desk.
- No one under the age of 18 or students (including university and college undergraduate students) will be admitted. Admission with infants and preschool children is also not permitted.
- Please do not bring any prohibited items (see below) into the venue.
- Please refrain from coming to the venue if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.
- Exhibits, events, and duration of the event may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer.
- A special gate is available for visitors with disabilities who require an escort. Please ask the staff.
- Except for guide dogs, service dogs, and other assistance dogs, pets are not allowed to enter the venue.
- Please follow the instructions of the attendants at the venue. If you do not follow the instructions, you may be asked to leave the venue. The organizers will not be liable for any accidents that may occur if the instructions and precautions are not followed.
- The organizers will not be held responsible for any theft or accident.
- No call-out broadcasts will be made inside the venue.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the venue. Please smoke in designated areas.
- Please eat and drink at the food court and restaurants in Makuhari Messe.
*Please note that beverages such as water and tea in plastic bottles or sealed containers are allowed for hydration purposes. - The organizer's office will be filming and photographing at the venue, and visitors' images may appear on TV, newspapers, magazines, websites, etc. Please be aware of this. Please understand this in advance.
For visitors to the General Public Day
- Baggage checks will be conducted on all four days of the event, including Business Days and Public Days.Bringing prohibited items into the venue is strictly prohibited.
For more details, please refer to the following information on baggage screening. - Bringing prohibited items into the venue is strictly prohibited. For more details, please refer to the following information on baggage screening.
- There are two general admission entrances, one on the side of Hall 1-8 (West Plaza) and the other on the side of Hall 9-11 (1st floor of Hall 10).
- After the doors open, visitors can move from Hall 1-8 to 9-11, however, please note that you will not be able to move from Hall 9-11 to Hall 1-8 during the restricted admission period (10:00am).
- Initial admission will be until 4:00pm on Saturday, 27th and until 3:30pm on Sunday, 28th. Please note that after this time, even if you have an admission ticket, you will not be allowed to enter.
- Re-entry will be available until 4:30pm on Saturday, 27th and until 4:00pm on Sunday, 28th.
- Please note that both admission and re-entry times will be earlier on Sunday the 28th.
- The number of people in each area (Hall 1-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-11) is limited to prevent too many people from concentrating in one location. Sensors are installed at each entrance and exit to control the number of people in each area in real time. When the number of people in an area reaches a predetermined number, entry to that area will be restricted and visitors will be directed to other areas. After the congestion is alleviated, visitors may re-enter the area.
- However, if you have a reservation ticket for a test play or stage reservation at a booth in the area during the restricted admission, you may enter the venue even during the restricted admission period after confirming the start time. Please follow the instructions of the guidance staff if you have a reservation ticket.
- If you have TGS Fast Ticket and wish to enter from Hall 9-11 side, please see "For Fast Ticket Holders" below.
- Admission to the Family Game Park is free for children of junior high school age and under and their parents/guardians accompanying them.
- The Family Game Park is accessible via a designated entrance.
- Once the doors open, visitors will not be allowed to move from the Family Game Park to other areas (Hall 1-11) during the restricted admission period. However, admission to other areas of the Tokyo Game Show will be charged to all junior high school students and older.
- Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.
- Exhibits, events, and duration of the event may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer.
- A special gate is available for visitors with disabilities who require an escort. Please ask the staff.
- Baby strollers are not allowed in the venue. Please use the stroller storage area.
- Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Pets are not allowed to enter the venue.
- Visitors wishing to try out some game titles will be required to show proof of age (driver's license, passport, student ID, etc.). If you wish to try out game titles with age restrictions, please bring various types of certificates with you. Age verification will be conducted at each booth. Please follow the guidance of the booth staff to try out the games.
- Please follow the instructions of the attendants at the venue. If you do not follow the instructions, you may be asked to leave the venue. The organizers will not be liable for any accidents that may occur if the instructions and precautions are not followed.
- The organizers will not be held responsible for any theft or accident.
- No call-out broadcasts will be made inside the venue.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the venue. Please smoke in designated areas.
- Please eat and drink at the food court and restaurants in Makuhari Messe.
*Please note that beverages such as water and tea in plastic bottles or sealed containers are allowed for hydration purposes. - The organizer's office will be filming and photographing at the venue, and visitors' images may appear on TV, newspapers, magazines, websites, etc. Please be aware of this. Please understand this in advance.
About Baggage Inspection
For the purpose of ensuring the safety of visitors to TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025, baggage inspections will be conducted on all four days of the event — including both Business Days and Public Days.Please note that visitors re-entering the venue and those entering through the various dedicated entrances will also be subject to baggage screening.
Please note that it is strictly prohibited to bring prohibited items into the venue. Please bring as little baggage as possible and bring it with you to the venue so that it will be easier to inspect your baggage. Even if you bring a carry-on bag or a large bag, the contents will be checked at the inspection station.
It is expected that it will take some time to enter the venue if you have a lot of baggage. Please allow plenty of time for your arrival. Please note that the contents of PET bottles may be checked.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter for the sake of safety management at the venue.
List of prohibited items
The following items are prohibited.
- Long objects (of any material) with a total length of 50 cm or more.
- This includes casas, walking sticks, rackets, and similar objects (even if they are extendable or disassembled, the maximum length exceeding 50 cm cannot be brought in). (Excluding casas for rainy weather. This also includes costumes and ornaments such as cosplay helmets and armor, etc. Horns, shoulders, and other ornaments exceeding 50 cm in length are prohibited.
- Weapons and armors such as firearms, swords, chains, model guns, air guns, knives, sharp objects such as ice picks, pincers, needles, scissors, etc. Pointed objects also include ornaments of costumes such as helmets, armor, etc.
- Objects that may cause harm to the surroundings
- Do not bring bicycles, drone, roller skates, skateboards, or throwable items (yo-yos, balls, disks, etc.).
- Alcohol, fuel, chemicals, or items that make noise
- Flammables, highly flammable materials, and items that emit strong odors are prohibited. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited in the venue. No music players, loudspeakers, musical instruments, or other noisy activities such as singing in chorus are prohibited. Carrying food (including raw vegetables) is also prohibited as it may stain the venue and the clothes of those around you.
Neither the sponsoring organization nor the venue will be liable for any disadvantages or accidents caused by visitors' belongings other than those mentioned above.
- Other items deemed dangerous by the staff are not allowed.
To all TGS Fast Ticket holders
- Priority Entrance waiting line starts at the time of the first train at JR Kaihin Makuhari Station.
- Priority entrance lanes are located on the Halls 1-8 and 9-11 sides. Please follow the signs and staff guidance to line up. Priority entry from other than the priority entrance lanes is not allowed.
- Please line up in the priority admission lane by 9:00. After this time, you will not be allowed to use the priority admission lane and will have to wait in the same admission line as the one-day admission ticket holders.
- Please note that if you enter from Hall 9-11, there will be restrictions on moving to Hall 1-8.
- You will not be able to move from Hall 9-11 to Hall 1-8 until 10:00am for both days.
- The priority entry waiting zone will be removed after the designated time by the Management Office. After removal, please enter on the same way as the general admission ticket holders.
- The exchange point in the Priority Entrance Lane on the Hall 1-8 side will be open for the exchange of the exchange ticket for the special prize merchandise. For visitors who entered from Hall 9-11side, please exchange your voucher for the privilege items at the information desk at the 2nd floor central entrance on the side of Hall 1-8 after 11:00am.
- To receive Special merchandises, you will need to have the ticket even if you are students under primary school age (except infants).
Countermeasures against Infectious Diseases
Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.
If you are concerned about your physical condition or have a chronic illness, please consider participating by bringing someone with you who can provide support.
Please note that admission may be denied if your body temperature exceeds 37.5℃.
Please be careful of heat stroke
Although it is September on the day of the event, we may still experience severe heat.
To prevent heat stroke, please drink plenty of water and take in salt.