Nestled in the heart of the majestic Alps, a unique event is gearing up to defy the norms of altitude and imagination. On July 5th and 6th, 2025, Méribel will transform into a gateway to virtual worlds, hosting the Game Over Festival.
Méribel is set to host, for the second time, a pivotal gathering for pop culture and virtual worlds enthusiasts: the Game Over Festival. On the 5th and 6th of July 2025, this event in the 3 Valleys ski area, located in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, will be the highest of its kind in Europe. The festival promises a unique immersive experience for fans of gaming, cosplay, and Japanese culture, right in the heart of the Alps. In short, if you’re looking to combine gaming with a dream vacation, this event is definitely for you.
From Saturday the 5th to Sunday the 6th of July, from 10 AM to 7 PM, the Game Over Festival’s schedule is packed and diverse. It will include e-sport tournaments featuring popular games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Brawl Ultimate, and FC 25, all with prizes. Music and dance performances will also be part of the festivities, including lively Just Dance sessions. Festival-goers can also test their knowledge in a Geek Quiz and a Gaming Blindtest, which will also offer prizes. The festival will showcase immersive experiences, such as virtual reality and racing or paragliding simulators, and will host booths from exhibitors (artists, studios, collectors, etc.) from France and Switzerland. Moreover, two raffle drawings are scheduled, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, to win some exceptional prizes, while a Savoyard Raclette will be available at the Festival Bar for lunch breaks.
This year, the festival is especially dedicated to cosplay, promising a visual spectacle that should delight fans of this art form. The program includes a Cosplay Summit, gathering participants for photo sessions, meet-ups, and exchanges. For the first time, stage parades will be organized, providing a platform for cosplayers’ creations. On Sunday, the results of the Cosplay Photo Contest 2025 will also be revealed.
Below is the complete schedule of the event, available on the official website:
SATURDAY, JULY 5
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- 10 AM: Festival opens
- 11 AM-12 PM: Wake-up Just Dance session with Weesie
- 12-2 PM: Lunch break at the Festival Bar with Savoyard Raclette
- 2 PM: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament (Nintendo Switch) with prizes
- 3-4 PM: Just Dance session with Weesie to burn some calories
- 4 PM: Geek Quiz with prizes
- 4:30 PM: Giant Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament with prizes
- 5:30 PM: K-Pop show by Gravity Crew
- 6 PM: Cosplay parade
- 6:30 PM: First raffle drawing
- 7 PM: Festival closes
SUNDAY, JULY 6
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- 10 AM: Festival opens
- 11 AM: Super Smash Bros Brawl Ultimate tournament (Nintendo Switch) with prizes
- 11 AM-12 PM: Wake-up Just Dance session with Weesie
- 12-2 PM: Lunch break at the Festival Bar with Savoyard Raclette
- 2 PM: FC 25 tournament (Xbox Series) with prizes
- 3 PM: Cosplay parade
- 4-5 PM: Just Dance session with Weesie to burn some calories
- 5 PM: K-Pop show by Gravity Crew
- 5:30 PM: Gaming Blindtest with prizes
- 6:15 PM: Announcement of the Cosplay Photo Contest results
- 6:30 PM: Second raffle drawing
- 7 PM: Festival closes
Online ticket sales for the Game Over Festival 2025 are already open. For those looking to extend their experience, Destination Méribel offers accommodation packages. Any booking made through Destination Méribel covering the nights of July 5th and 6th, 2025, will include a 2-day festival pass per person. Options range from one night to several days, with prices starting at €170 for two people for one night (from July 5th to 6th, 2025).
The Game Over Festival will be held at the Olympic Park of Méribel, route Albert Gacon 73550 Les Allues. Here are your travel options:
- By train: The Moutiers Salins SNCF station is a 26-minute transfer away. You can book your tickets through Ouigo or Oui.sncf.
- By car: From Grenoble, take the A43, then the N90, and finally the D90, with the journey taking about 1.5 hours. From Lyon, take the A43, followed by the N90 and the D90, which should take about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
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