![]() ![]() Most of the games we played while at PAX were played here. ![]() It remains my must-do at PAX, giving me and my group the opportunity to try the newest titles out before they are available at retail to judge whether they are right for us. The First Look area of games provides copies of titles at the bleeding edge of release, either from Essen or on the verge of Kickstarter fulfillment. (A PAX organizer informed us that the gaming space actually increased in seats by 50% this year. This was not readily apparent, only coming out when table space became extremely limited as gamers drifted from the dealer section to the tables to play games either from the library, from their own purchases, or from the First Look section. In short, there was no shortage of opportunities to walk away with whatever games, gear, and swag you were interested in.Īccording to reports and discussions with PAX attendees, the general feeling was that the free-play space was reduced to make room for the dealer space. Along with the big publishers, there were plenty of independent producers and designers, a bevy of gaming table vendors, and more dice than you can shake your fist at. The number of vendors was practically doubled, with companies like AEG, Renegade, and Ares staking out large footprints for their exhibition space. ![]() Having moved the show stage and the TCG tournaments into other areas, the Expo Hall was dedicated solely to exhibitor space and tables for board gaming. The most noticeable difference in this year’s offering is the orientation and distribution of space in the Expo Hall. I would say that PAX Unplugged 2018 can most certainly be categorized as a success. While they are continuing to work to make the convention experience as accessible and enjoyable for all, they weathered the growing pains that all conventions suffer as they expand their offerings and reach. The second annual PAX Unplugged convention returned to Philadelphia this past weekend much like a sophomore returning to high school – high on the success of their first year and working hard to establish themselves in the pecking order. ![]()
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