SNAFU is an abbreviation for Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite.
[4][5] The event was created by the Anime and Manga Society of UNR, under the name Shadows.
[6] The convention typically offers an artist alley, contests, cosplay meetups, gaming (arcade, computer, console, tabletop), gaming tournaments, karaoke, masquerade, rave, swap meet, vendor's room, and workshops.
[9] In 2014, the Grand Sierra Resort's lower floor housed the convention.
[1][5] The convention in 2015 moved to the Nugget Casino Resort, due to space change issues at the Grand Sierra.