[Event Report] “POKER CHASE FESTIVAL ~5th anniversary~” Celebrates 5 Years of Poker Chase at HADO ARENA Odaiba!
A recap of the biggest event yet, packed with exciting content including team battles and a beginner workshop featuring voice actress Mayu Sagara!
Skyfall Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomokazu Hasegawa; hereinafter “Skyfall”) held an offline event, “POKER CHASE FESTIVAL ~5th anniversary~,” on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at HADO ARENA Odaiba to commemorate the 5th anniversary of its battle-royale Texas Hold ‘em poker game, Poker Chase.
This report offers a look back at the excitement from the offline event.
『ポPoker Chase is an authentic poker game using Texas Hold ‘em rules.
To celebrate five years since launch, “POKER CHASE FESTIVAL ~5th anniversary~” was hosted as a space for passionate Poker Chase players to step beyond the digital screen, connect in real life, and expand their poker community.
Marking a major 5-year milestone, the event was packed with diverse programs from morning to night—including a beginner workshop and opening stage featuring voice actress Mayu Sagara, as well as high-energy Main and Side Tournaments. The venue bustled with excitement all day long.
Beginner Workshop
Voice actress Mayu Sagara, who plays the main character Sayuki Kira in Poker Chase, took the stage for a beginner live-poker workshop titled “Instructor Sayuki’s Poker Bootcamp.”
From rule explanations to hands-on gameplay, attendees received direct tips and encouragement from Ms. Sagara. Beginners listened attentively and enthusiastically immersed themselves in the appeal of poker.
Opening Stage
Following the workshop, Mayu Sagara appeared again for the main Opening Stage. The audience erupted in cheers as she voiced iconic lines directly from the game during a special talk segment.
Additionally, a raffle was held during the stage program, with two lucky attendees receiving autographed Poker Chase trading cards to the delight of the crowd.
PCF2026 Tournament
The tournament provided a rare face-to-face competitive environment where players across generations gathered to enjoy Poker Chase.
The “PCF2026 Tournament” featured a 3-player team Main Tournament alongside an individual Side Tournament. Intense, friendly rivalries bridged the gap between online and in-person play, filling the room with electric heat throughout the day.
Top finishers in each competition were awarded exclusive in-game titles and rewards for Poker Chase.
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Official Poker Chase Shop
The shop featured a full lineup of exclusive merchandise, ranging from apparel like T-shirts and caps to classic collectibles like acrylic stands and playing cards. New 5th-anniversary items—including custom playmats, full-character acrylic stand collections, and commemorative playing card decks—were also on sale.
From the moment doors opened, fans flooded the shop section to grab event-exclusive merchandise.
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Offline Cooperative Mission
Visitors received playing cards at check-in and participated in a venue-wide cooperative mission: talk to fellow attendees, form 5-person groups, and construct a valid poker hand. Attendees who completed a hand and posted a photo to social media received exclusive 5th-anniversary stickers.
Laughter and shouting filled the venue as players searched for the right cards, while strangers exchanged high-fives and smiles. Post-event surveys highlighted overwhelming satisfaction, with many commenting on how easy and fun it was to make new friends.
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Event Overview
Date & Time : Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 11:00 – 21:30
Venue : HADO ARENA Odaiba
Details :https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000045762.html
About “Poker Chase”
The game is played in Texas Hold’em style of poker, in which players form a hand using five out of seven cards—two dealt to the player and five community cards added to the table—with the winner determined by the strength of their hand.
This is a battle royale-style game where players are eliminated and their rankings are determined by the order in which they run out of chips, with the goal being taking all of your opponents’ chips to claim first place.
・Site URL :https://poker-chase.com/
・Platforms : iOS / Android / PC Browser
・Price : Free to download (In-app purchases available)
・Copyright Notice: © 2026 Skyfall Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About “Skyfall”
| Company Name | : Skyfall Inc. |
| CEO | : Tomokazu Hasegawa |
| Address | : (Tokyo Head Office) 19F Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo : (Niigata Office) Nippon Life Insurance Niigata Building 7F, 2-4-10 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata |
| Business Description | : Reward Marketing Platform Business / Other |
| Number of employees | : 208 (As of the end of July 2026) |
| Established | : October 2017 |
| Capital | : 79,393,750 yen |
| Website | : https://skyfall.co.jp/ |
