PAX Unplugged 2024 Reveals Full Event Schedule for December

The schedule for PAX Unplugged 2024, the largest tabletop gaming event on the East Coast, has been announced ahead of its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, December 6, to Sunday, December 8, 2024. Organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, the event will feature a wide range of panels, live shows, and gaming opportunities.

The event begins on Friday with a keynote speech by Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan, marking PAX’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Over the course of the weekend, attendees can attend various panels, including a preview of the upcoming TTRPG Daggerheart, presented by Critical Role cast members Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson. Another panel, “Kurt Vonnegut’s GHQ: The Lost Board Game,” will discuss a rediscovered game by the well-known author, while “Athletes in Tabletop: Walking the Jock/Nerd Binary” will feature former NFL player Johnny Stanton and former professional fighter Tank Tolman.

Live entertainment includes Acquisitions Inc., a popular Dungeons & Dragons performance, and the first-ever concert at PAX Unplugged, featuring Jonathan “JoCo” Coulton and comedy music duo Paul and Storm on Saturday night.

On the show floor, major game publishers such as Games Workshop, Dice Throne, Ravensburger, CATAN Studio, and R.Talsorian Games will be present. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover new games through the PAX Rising Showcase. Additionally, there will be areas dedicated to teaching games, playing classic board games, and participating in tournaments like the Omegathon.

Three-day badges are available for $91, with single-day badges priced at $43. Sunday Kids Day badges for children aged 7-12 are available for $14.