About Us

Established in 2013, Summoner's Stories is a fan-run, not-for-profit organization based in Southern California dedicated to creating memorable gaming, anime, and Asian pop-culture events.Our volunteers are recruited and trained to help bring events to life, which include cosplay, interactive activities, and even performances designed for fans, by fans.From our start as a League of Legends–themed maid café, hosting viewing parties, and supporting esports events, we’ve grown into a trusted name in fan events. Today, we’re proud to create immersive experiences - from pop-up cafés to unique activations.Though we personally fund nearly every event, our greatest reward comes from our community itself, whose energy and support fuel our passion and remind us why we do what we do.

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Rolling the hard six: Las Vegas bets on esports (by ESPN)
"When the team traveled to San Jose to play in the Intel Extreme Masters, a leg of ESL's competitions for a variety of esports, the Downtown Grand converted a restaurant on the casino floor into the "Summoner's Cafe," complete with cosplay hostesses."

Rising Stars: Meet Summoner’s Stories (by VoyageLA)
Today we’d like to introduce you to Summoner’s Stories. They and their team shared their story with us below"

AnimeFire | MP3s and NPCs | Meido Appreciation | TTDILA | Chopblock | Scarlet Rhapsody

Head Staff

Staff

In Development

Events

Our well-established team has experience with dozens of events and has worked with numerous anime conventions and gaming shows in California.

What's Next?!

Stay tuned for next year's plans!

Past Events

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OUR EVENTS

APPEARANCES

Code of Conduct

Effective Date: March 13, 2025Summoner's Stories reserves the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING NOTICEBy entering or participating in any Event space or activation operated by the Event organizers, attendees grant permission to be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded for documentation, archival, and promotional purposes. Participation in these areas constitutes consent to such recording and to the use of resulting media by the Event and its authorized partners.All photography and video content is captured respectfully and used in a manner consistent with the overall spirit and standards of the Event.Attendees who have concerns about specific footage or images may contact the Event organizers. Requests will be reviewed and accommodated with discretion whenever reasonably possible.INDEPENDENT FAN-RUN ORGANIZATIONWe are an independent, fan-organized initiative created by and for the community. Our events and activations are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by any company, rights holder, or intellectual property owner referenced or represented during our programming.All names, characters, and creative works referenced in connection with our events remain the property of their respective owners. Our activities operate on a non-commercial, fan-driven basis, with the goal of celebrating shared interests and fostering community engagement in a respectful and inclusive environment.CODE OF CONDUCTFollowing this Code of Conduct helps ensure a safe event and that everyone will have fun. Your own good judgment and courtesy towards others are key. Ask and receive consent whenever you interact with Cosplayers, staff, and other attendees.Respect each others' boundaries and differences.Harassment, insults and bullying is never acceptable.Please watch out for each other, take care of one another, help those who need help, and be careful. Stay clean, stay sober, and stay safe!Please don’t leave the Event with strangers, and make sure your friends know when you leave or if you are going home early. Minors, when allowed to attend, should always stay with their guardian or parent and never follow after any unknown adults.Please don’t hesitate to notify staff or event security if you see anything suspicious. Make sure to follow instructions from local law enforcement, Event Staff, Venue Staff, Security, and any listed signage.To participate in and/or attend any event organized by Summoner's Stories, (referred to below as the “Event” regardless of event name and type), you must comply with this Code of Conduct in order to attend and/or participate in these Events. We reserve the right to modify and/or update any code of conduct and attendee policies at any time without prior notice.
Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in forfeiture of your Event badge, your expulsion from the Event and any of the event-related Discord servers, termination of any staff and volunteer positions and/or restriction from attending future events.Where the Code of Conduct refers to “The Event's written consent”, such written consent may be in the form of a separate written exhibitor/sponsorship agreement, vendor agreement, facility rental agreement, or other form of written agreement or permit. The Event Facilities, event hotels, and all other places where any Event programming is scheduled are “Event Facilities”.PROHIBITED ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The following, as such violations are determined in our sole discretion, are not permitted at the Event or its surrounding areas, including the parking lots, hotels, plazas, and structures:Failure to be appropriately clothed, as determined by the sole discretion of the Event organizers.Please follow local laws, rules, and regulations when selecting your costume or outfit.Assaulting, threatening, behaving inappropriately to another person, discriminating conduct of any nature whatsoever, making racial, religious, ethnic, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or other slurs, bullying, and/or expressing any act of hatred towards another.
Lewd or offensive behavior, such as profanity, obscene language or conduct, exposing nipples or genitals, making recordings in bathrooms, bedrooms, or of nipples, genitals or up skirts.Conducting commercial or business transactions without the Event's prior written consent, including without limitation, selling food or beverages from unauthorized carts, stands, or ice chests inside or outside Event venues; solicitation of money, contributions, or donations; distribution of commercial advertising or promotional material of any kind, such as signs, flyers, cards, or offers of discounts on rides, or other products or services; or offering items or samples of items which are sold, available for sale, or available in exchange for a donation or contribution.Unlawful conduct or failure to comply with the policies, rules, or instructions of Event staff, the Event facility, venues affiliated with the Event, or law enforcement officers.
Any noise or music that is disruptive to other attendees or the operation of the Event.Attaching stickers, adhesives, signage, or attachments of any kind to walls, ceilings or any Event Property within Event premises.SMOKING/VAPING
Never Inside: No smoking or vaping is permitted inside any of the Event Facilities, unless there is a place specifically designated by the Event Facility that permits either.Limited Outside: Smoking or vaping must be at least 20 feet away from all entrances per California Government Code Sections 7596-7598; no smoking is permitted in outdoor dining areas.ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Possessing any open can, bottle or other receptacle containing alcoholic beverages is not allowed. Possessing any illegal substance.We DO NOT tolerate illegal substances in or around Events.
Any action that impedes the flow of traffic, creates a potential or actual hazardous condition, or is deemed to interfere with the Event.OTHER UNPERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Individuals may be asked to move, discontinue their actions, relocate or terminate an activity in order to disperse a crowd which impedes traffic flow.No Soliciting / Riding Hoverboards / Skateboards / Non-ADA Scooters / Segways / Using Roller Skates / Roller BladesAny activity prohibited by law and/or prohibited by any Event FacilitiesPROHIBITED ITEMS
Stilts, Weapons, including prop weapons or anything that can be mistaken as a weapon
Drones / UAV’s, Illegal Substances
All signs, whether for a costume prop or not, are prohibited unless approved by Event staff.Lasers or Similar Items
Motorized Vehicles (i.e. go-karts or kids’ battery-operated vehicles.)Wheeled Carts / Wagons / Confetti / Loose GlitterFlammable Liquids / Open-Flame UseAll bags, regardless of size, are subject to inspection at any time. Clear bags are recommended to enhance safety inside and outside the venue and speed the security screening process.