![]() This might have something to do with my last visit being (checks notes) back in the halcyon days of 2019. PAX Unplugged’s tabletop RPG presence appeared smaller than in previous interactions. With that said, I have a few observations I can get into: RPGs Recede ![]() As such, this is more of a “quick hits and observations” kind of article, rather than a daily log or the detailed dive I have previously done. My initial plan to have some level of presence over all three days hit a real world wall faster than I could have planned, and thus I was only able to attend in the afternoon of the first day. I will begin with a caveat that my window for observation was far shrunk as opposed to previous years. So I absolutely want this convention to keep going. ![]() This year, the team made sure that getting through the door was about as pain free as possible despite requiring proof of vaccination along with the necessary ticketing and security checks for entry. My GMing has increased since my last visit to the convention, and with it so has my appreciation for the work that it takes to get this rolling each year. Second, I want to thank them for the amount of logistics and cat wrangling it takes to get a group of tabletop gamers to do anything. Philadelphia has gotten some bad press as of late, but I never felt anything but safe and welcome as I walked through, to, and from the event space. I think that the area and community are an excellent fit with abundant transportation, housing, and food for a bunch of tabletop nerds, along with a city that prides itself on inclusivity. Before I begin, I want to take a moment to thank the organizers for a few things: One, for continuing to choose Philadelphia as the site. I was fortunate enough to attend this year, making it the third year I’ve managed to go. There are usually more than 70 exhibitors and strong media coverage.Īttendance has been growing as well, as interest in boardgames continues to soar and the hobby’s profile increase throughout its various permutations, from minis to role-playing, to the bread-and-butter board games such as Bohnanza, 7 Wonders, and why not Gloomhaven.PAX Unplugged returned to Philadelphia this year, marking the fifth time the convention has taken place. It attracts 30,000 enthusiasts who share various passions for the tabletop and role-playing hobby, miniatures, and skirmish games. PAX Unplugged is a significant event on the calendar. More information about this will be forthcoming as the event fleshes out the details. In terms of value, there are dedicated panels that discuss a wide variety of topics, with this year’s schedule not yet available, as aren’t tickets. PAX Unplugged similarly features tournaments, roleplaying games, miniatures, and more. The event similarly features hundreds of tables where players can enjoy free play of various games, and demos, and pick up the rules of new games they may love. ![]() PAX Unplugged is going to take place in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, featuring an expo hall packed with exhibitors from AAA publishers from both the mainstream industry and indie developers. This decision seems even more significant now that more video game developers are adapting their titles into tabletop experiences, with Monster Hunter and Apex Legends just two of the latest examples.Īs to the event, tickets are still not available to purchase but the event’s time and address have been set. PAX Unplugged was launched in 2017 following the growing interest in the tabletop hobby prompting the organization to spin off from PAX West and PAX East, dedicated to video games. PAX Unplugged Locks Dates for the 2023 Event One of the biggest board games industry/fan get-togethers is going to be returning on December 1-3, 2023, with PAX Unplugged confirming the dates for one of the most looked forward to events in the United States and beyond.
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