FEATURES

You can meet and greet guests in the autographing area completely for FREE!

A whirlwind of tabletop gaming from the ‘90s on back. Classic Cardboard covers everything from family game night nostalgia to that one old CCG you barely remember.

Find folks that are looking to trade board games, meet fellow cosplayers, and make new friends at the show with all the meetups taking place over the weekend!

*NEW* For the first time in Unplugged history, we’re bringing you musicians to boost your charisma points tenfold, and the best part is the concert is included with your badge – no extra ticket required!

Our fandom of Crokinole goes back to 2012 when we used the game in the Final Round of our PAX East Omegathon, but we’ve never really had the means to create an entire department dedicated to the quirky Canadian game...UNTIL NOW.

This is the place to be to see the latest tabletop designers and publishers collected for your enjoyment!

Learn, play, and shop for the buzziest games from around the world. Most games in First Look have yet to be released in North America, but are imported fresh for PAX.

There are so many games to be played in the PAX Unplugged expo hall so we tried to sort them on a list to help you find them!

*NEW* Looking for something truly unique? PAX has partnered with New Mill Industries to curate a marketplace for up-and-coming game designers to share small batch, unique games.

*NEW* Looking to take your roleplaying experience to the next level? Try a fully-immersive live-action experience.

Get your primer on modern board gaming as the hobby’s leading YouTube and podcast personalities teach you their favorite games. Learn how to play, and then enjoy a full session of each game.

*NEW* It’s back! This year we’re partnering with the Megagame Coalition to bring a massive multiplayer game to the PAX peeples!

Welcome to the land of small things! PAX's Miniatures area is host to many gaming events ranging from casual to competitive.

A mega-tournament spanning the entire length of PAX, this event features games of all platforms and genres. We start with 20 Omeganauts and eliminate players each round until the last 2 compete in the Final Round.

The PAX Rising showcase is a curated collection of stand-out indie games selected by the PAX Team and highlighted on the show floor. Be the first to experience them on the rise at PAX!

The gaming community is a wonderfully diverse place and the PAX Together Intersection is meant as a celebration of that. Whether you count yourself among the under-represented, or just want to learn a little more about your friends, the PAX Together Intersection is well worth a visit.

A very special scavenger hunt we set up just for you. For the first time at PAX Unplugged, we’ve set up spots throughout the show that you can scan for games, digital trophies, photos ops, and the chance to win cool prizes.

We strive to elevate all aspects of the culture around gaming, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than our panels, with the full schedule available about a month prior to each event.

Pinny Arcade is an ecosystem of pins you can collect or trade with attendees, Enforcers, and staff members throughout PAX. Get started with your collection a variety of ways, including at the Official PAX Merch Booth.

Learn, play, critique, and support upcoming, self-published, and crowdfunded titles, brought to you by the fine folks at UnPub.

*NEW* Join the Co-Operatives and help solve one of their several puzzle room challenges.

Continue epic campaigns or embark on a new one in this quieter area dedicated to RPG play. All players welcome, from beginner to expert. Games range from on-demand indie RPGs to organized play sessions for the most popular RPG systems. PAX’s RPG areas also feature loads of freeplay space for pick-up games, organized LARPs, and even a classic RPG library!

PAX Unplugged is so full of unique and random games that come from every corner of the universe. Some of these games are so unique, they deserve their own special shoutout – and that’s what you’ll find on this page.

A veritable who's who of personalities from the gaming world can be found at PAX! See them on stage during panels and meet them during scheduled autographing sessions.

The first panel at each PAX has hosted some of the most notable names in gaming!

Pastimes Events brings your favorite formats to PAX Unplugged!

Open seating across hundreds of tables, and a lending library stocked with thousands (literally!) of games we’ve collected over the years. If the huge variety gives you choice paralysis, just ask any of our Enforcers around the Library for suggestions!

The AFK Quiet Room is a quiet and low-sensory room for you to regain your calm and take a break from the hustle of the show. Brought to you by our friends at Take This.

Go hands-on to learn all manner of crafting techniques and level up your skills in the miniatures gaming hobby.

PAX features a full schedule of tournaments highlighting games from all genres and platforms. Expect the full schedule about a month before each event.