Character Select - A Games-Themed Cosplay Event

NZ Games Festival is excited to bring you Character Select, a games themed cosplay event, in 2019. Gamers all across the country are celebrating their favourite games in unique ways – and cosplay is one of the most spectacular!

Character Select is open to amateurs and seasoned cosplayers alike, as well as having categories for home-made and bought costumes. We want to welcome all kinds of cosplayers to take part and have a great time. You can also attend in cosplay regardless of whether or not you want to compete, or in your civvies if you just want to watch!

This year, we’re introducing the exclusive Professionals category so those working in costuming or related professions can compete.

In addition to fawning over beautiful cosplays, you’ll get to have fun with likeminded people, earn spot prizes and maybe even learn a thing or two at our half-time tutorials.