From MomoCon; edited by Atlas curators.
Con rules
MomoCon: costume, prop and weapon rules
Last checked against the con's own rules on 2026-10-21.
A quick-reference guide to MomoCon's 2026 prop, weapon, and costume rules for first-time convention attendees.
MomoCon runs a prop check station near Registration where staff can inspect your items and attach a zip tie or Tyvek wristband to show they have been reviewed. Attendees may be asked to show that marker at any point during the event, so keep your prop accessible. Rules change from year to year, and the official policies page at momocon.com/policies is always the authority — check it before you pack for the con. On props and size, the policy recommends keeping any prop under six feet in any direction and under 30 pounds, because items that create a mobility hazard through doors, stairways, or elevators are prohibited. Heavier or larger builds are reviewed case by case, but nothing is guaranteed. No prop, outfit piece, or armour may have a sharp edge, point, spike, or stud that could injure someone nearby, and chains or ropes must be no longer than three feet if uncoiled or attached to a prop weapon. Weapons and prop handling rules are strict. Props may not be thrown, tossed, shot, or swung, and the policy states there are no exceptions for boffer or LARP weapons and sparring gear. Bows and crossbows may be strung but must not carry enough tension to fire anything at speed, and arrows or bolts must be fully blunt or have soft tips such as foam or rubber. Realistic prop grenades, bombs, or mines must have visible orange tape. The Omni and Georgia World Congress Center venues prohibit some or all firearms, metal swords, blades, and live steel that can hold an edge. Props may only be posed with during photos and must not be pointed or brandished at other attendees. For costumes and body paint, the policy states that no costume is not a costume, meaning a minimum level of coverage is required at all times. The Georgia World Congress Center has also prohibited face coverings and masks outside pandemic years, which affects full-face costume pieces worn there. If you are building a prop with heat tools, resins, adhesives, or power tools at home, work in a well-ventilated space, wear appropriate protective gear such as gloves and eye protection, and have an adult present if you are a younger maker.
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