Yield Guild Games (YGG) announced that the annual YGG Play Summit, the biggest player-focused Web3 gaming event in the world, will return on November 18-22, 2025, at SMX Aura, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Metro Manila, Philippines.
Long recognized as the global epicenter of crypto gaming, the Philippines will once again take center stage as the Summit transforms Manila into the City of Play, a pop-up cyberpunk metropolis inspired by the retro charm of a gaming arcade. The event invites gamers, creators, builders, developers, investors, and innovators to discover new games, tools, and opportunities shaping the future of play.
“Through play, there are endless possibilities. People can practice a range of skills that are as relevant to video games as they are to digital jobs, they can explore new worlds, and push themselves to grow,” said Mench Dizon, Country Head of YGG Pilipinas. “That’s what the ‘City of Play’ is all about — an urban wonderland where the world will gather to experience the essence of play, right here in Manila.”
The City of Play features four districts, each with its own theme and unique experiences for visitors to explore, connect, learn, and play in different ways.
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Player District – The bustling commercial hub, with playable demos and showmatches for the hottest titles in Web3, including Axie Infinity, Pixels, Aurory, and more, as well as booths brimming with exclusive swag.
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Degen District – Home of the Casual Degen, the player who enjoys lite games while trading memecoins or perps. This district showcases free versions of YGG Play titles including LOL Land, ready to play on-site.
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Skill District – The educational hub and innovation quarter, with anchor sponsor Sui Foundation, a next-generation blockchain platform. Powered by YGG Pilipinas’ Metaversity, this district turns crash courses and career workshops into a playground for emerging digital talent. Curious eventgoers can hunt for work opportunities, trade insights with mentors, and more, while earning credits to redeem for exclusive rewards.
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The Arena – The city’s coliseum, hosting esports tournaments for games such as Vibes TCG and Parallel TCG, with the latter returning in 2025 for its second year in the Philippines. In 2024, YGG Esports player Zeliaser won the $20,000 grand prize from a $100,000 prize pool, and with more prize pools ahead, the Summit continues to draw the world’s top esports competitors.
Additionally, the biggest annual Web3 gaming awards show, the GAM3 Awards by GAM3S.GG, is set to return to the YGG Play Summit to award coveted international titles, including Game of the Year and Content Creator of the Year. In 2024, the GAM3 Awards held its first-ever in-person ceremony at the YGG Play Summit, where it announced the winners after garnering over 1 million votes and 60 million impressions, featuring over 900 nominated games. The 2025 edition will take place on November 21, 2025, at the Samsung Hall in Bonifacio Global City.
In addition to regular tickets, attendees can also opt for a VIP experience, which includes special rates for travel and accommodation as well as perks throughout the YGG Play Summit. VIPs will enjoy curated dining options and exclusive social experiences, including the POB Crawl — a guided bar-hopping night with cocktails and drinks through Poblacion (or “POB” for short), the lively nightlife center of Makati, Manila. The VIP package also includes a game and sports day, with pickleball matches and a karaoke night for those who want to showcase their talents.
The YGG Play Summit is made possible thanks to the early support of its passionate and generous sponsors. Sponsors this year include pioneering crypto game studios Sky Mavis, Aurory, Pixels, Parallel TCG, and Vibes TCG; the Layer-1 blockchain Sui; creative powerhouse Spekter Agency; Web3 investment firm DWF Labs; and Philippine crypto exchange Coins.ph.
