*As Poker Chase is available in Japanese only
[Post-Event Report] “Poker Chase” 4th Anniversary Offline Event Held at GiGO POKER Shinjuku! Around 270 Players Engaged in Heated Battles During an in-person Tournament
Voice Actress Mayu Sagara, the Voice of the Main Character in “Poker Chase,” Graces the Opening Stage, Expanding the Fan Community Through Exclusive Offline Event Initiatives!
Skyfall Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomokazu Hasegawa; hereinafter “Skyfall”), operator of the battle royale-style poker game “Poker Chase,” held an offline collaboration event on Sunday, August 31, 2025, to commemorate its 4th anniversary. The event was hosted in partnership with “GiGO POKER Shinjuku,” operated by GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazuhiro Ninomiya).
This release delivers a detailed report showcasing the highlights and vibrant atmosphere of the offline event.
Poker Chase is a poker game utilizing Texas Hold ‘em rules.
The offline event, “Poker Chase Tournament in GiGO POKER Shinjuku ~4th Anniversary~,” was organized to provide a space for players to connect face-to-face, deepening their interactions and expanding the community through poker.
On the day of the event, approximately 270 players participated, maintaining an enthusiastic, full-house capacity throughout the day. Within the venue, an original shop featuring exclusive “Poker Chase” merchandise and character-themed collaboration drinks were offered, receiving highly favorable acclaim from all attendees.
Special Guest: Appearance of Mayu Sagara
Voice actress Mayu Sagara, who voices the main character Sayuki Kira in “Poker Chase,” graced the opening stage.
As the live voice of Sayuki Kira echoed throughout the venue, a massive cheer erupted from the audience, and Ms. Sagara’s powerful words of encouragement instantly raised the enthusiasm of the crowd.
Furthermore, a special raffle gave one lucky participant from the opening stage audience a chance to win a set of “Poker Chase Character Playing Cards” bearing her authentic autograph. Amidst this tremendous excitement, the Main Tournament commenced.
Hosting “Poker Chase Tournament in GiGO POKER Shinjuku ~4th Anniversary~”
The event served as a valuable opportunity for users who normally play online to compete face-to-face, allowing a wide demographic of generations to enjoy “Poker Chase.”
Furthermore, this iteration marked the first time a team-battle format was adopted for the Main Tournament, alongside Side Tournaments and Ring Games, drawing an overwhelming response with total entries exceeding 300.
Heated battles unfolded across all tournaments throughout the day, and top-ranking finishers were awarded luxurious in-game rewards from “Poker Chase.”
▼Images: Tournament Highlights
Opening of the “Poker Chase” Original Shop
The original shop featured an extensive lineup of limited-edition “Poker Chase” merchandise, which had already garnered high acclaim during the collaboration period. The selection included apparel items such as T-shirts, muffler towels, caps, and sacoche bags, as well as a diverse array of items like playing cards, acrylic stands, acrylic keyholders, pin badges, and stickers.
Large queues of passionate “Poker Chase” fans formed to purchase items available exclusively at the venue, making the shop section a resounding success.
▼Images: Poker Chase Original Merchandise
Sale of “Poker Chase” Original Drinks
To commemorate the event, we prepared special collaboration drinks themed after characters appearing in “Poker Chase.”
Additionally, customers who purchased a collaboration drink received an original sticker, while those who ordered food items were gifted a playing-card-style postcard. These bonuses proved exceptionally popular, with distribution continuing until all items were completely out of stock.
Installation of the “Poker Chase” Message Board
A dedicated message board was set up at the venue, allowing attending visitors to freely write down their thoughts.
The board was filled with a countless number of messages, ranging from impressions of the event and tournaments to deeply passionate sentiments toward “Poker Chase.” Attendees could be seen gathering around the board to share their excitement together, enveloping the entire venue in a profound sense of unity.
“Poker Chase” Offline Event Overview
- Date & Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:30 – 21:00
- Venue: GiGO POKER Shinjuku
- Co-hosts: Skyfall Inc. / GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd.
- Details: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000045762.html
About “GiGO POKER Shinjuku”
One of Japan’s largest poker rooms, boasting a bright atmosphere that is highly welcoming to beginners.
Characterized by its comfortable, bright, and open design, the venue attracts players who engage in active communication with frequent smiles. The location also offers a full array of light meals and beverages, delivering a highly comfortable poker experience to everyone.
Store Address: Dai-ni Toa Kaikan 2F, 1-21-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021
Business Hours: *Weekdays: 16:00 – 23:00
Weekends & Holidays: 12:00 – 23:00
Store URL: https://contents.gendagigo.jp/poker/
Store X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GiGOPOKER_SHIN
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/
・Genre: Battle royale-style Texas Hold’em poker
・Platforms: iOS / Android / PC Browser
・Download: https://app.adjust.com/mxw8u3t
・Price: Free to download (In-app purchases available)
・Copyright Notice: © Skyfall Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About “Skyfall”
Skyfall operates a reward marketing platform “SKYFLAG” with the mission of “creating a world where good things spread,” while also putting focus on the user experience.
The company also manages an authentic Texas Hold’em poker game “Poker Chase” and “Pocket Play,” an app where users can earn rewards by playing games.
| 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 and App Media Business |
| Number of employees | :200 (As of the end of June 2025) |
| Established | :October 2017 |
| Capital | :79,393,750 yen |
| Website | :https://skyfall.co.jp/ |
