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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Sep 7

Did we go almost all of PAX West without using these accounts? Yeah (having too much fun).

But when it's stats time? We'll never let you down. Here's our usual "sorted two ways" library breakdown for all the data nerds.

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Aug 30

Due to popular demand, we have added another Crokinole Doubles tournament tomorrow at 2PM

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · Aug 25

Reserved tables for Unpub at PAX Unplugged are now on sale!

unpub.org/paxunplugged

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Aug 22

Everyone loves a map, and ours are finished. Check out Summit Level 0 and Level 2 maps for a full look at PAX West Tabletop. Also available in the PAX Nav app.
west.paxsite.com/en-us/info/s...

Show Maps

Navigate the show

west.paxsite.com

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Aug 20

When the Expo Hall closes, the indies come out to play. Head down to Summit Level 0 on Saturday night during PAX West for that small-batch, limited-run, bespoke artisanal cardboard.

west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hot and fresh, it's your PAX West 2025 First Look Preview: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/362...

Only the finest in new cardboard for our people.

PAX West First Look Preview

PAX's First Look area is our "hot games" section located in Tabletop, and will be open during all show hours (Fri, Sat, and Sun: 10AM to Midnight, Mon: 10AM to 6PM). These are the games we feel you…

boardgamegeek.com

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Aug 9

Is PAX West ready for Beyblade?

west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...

Schedule

Here’s where you’ll find the detailed list of events taking place at the show including everything from theatre panels and performances, tournaments, gaming sessions, concerts, digital streaming…

west.paxsite.com

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · Jun 1

Are you a purveyor of hand-make, bespoke, small-batch cardboard creations? Perhaps you wish to bring your wares to the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged?

You may apply now through August 1st:
www.newmillindustries.com/ignm-app

IGNM App — New Mill Industries

www.newmillindustries.com

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 13

Another PAX East with 5,000+ checkouts in the Tabletop Library. As is tradition, our "Top 20", sorted two ways.

Even without bringing a gajillion copies as we've been doing in recent years, Fire Tower from Runaway Parade continues to rule PAX.

A table of board game checkouts from PAX East 2025, sorted by checkouts per copy

A table of board game checkouts from PAX East 2025, sorted by total checkouts

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 12

Heroes to the last.
See you in Seattle.

Group photo of PAX East 2025 tabletop Enforcers

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 12

Games were played one after another
From boxes stacked up on each other
Pax East was in May?!
But it cannot stay.
We hope that you called your mother

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 11

Winners, all.

Winners of two Kingdomino tournaments at PAX East 2025, posing with medals

Winners of a Castles of Burgundy tournament at PAX East 2025, posing with medals

Winners of The Resistance tournament at PAX East 2025, posing with medals

Winners of the Saturday Night Showdown tournament at PAX East 2025, posing with medals, and a copy of the finals game, Captain Sonar

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 10

We are here.
Where are you?

A second floor view of the Tabletop Hall at PAX East 2025. Thousands of players in seats or shopping at booths.

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Unpub @unpub.bsky.social · May 10

What do you mean PAX East is already halfway over??

Come find us in the Tabletop Expo Hall, next to Cookie Brigade. 🍪🍪🍪

We've got some incredible prototype games hitting the table this weekend!

https://unpub.org/paxeast

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 10

Have you visited the Alexandria RPG Library in Room 052? Treasurers await (and PAX XP points - shhhh)

A flyer seeking donations for a non-profit RPG library

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 10

Our Enforcers roaming the Tabletop Hall are here to answer your questions.

But if you don't have one, we'll turn the tables and ask you:

A chart indicating PAX East 2025 attendee preference for pineapple on pizza

A chart indicating PAX East 2025 attendee die roll strategy

A chart indicating PAX East 2025 attendee preference for anime watching styles

A chart indicating PAX East 2025 attendee's preferred character alignment

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 10

Our Friday Night Frenzy winner, who triumphed in the final mystery round - playing Jungo, an unreleased card game from @happycampergames.bsky.social. Sure to be a hit!

A PAX East 2025 attendee holding a medal and card game

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 10

Another day, another class of PAX Tabletop Champions. Here are a few:

PAX East 2025 Tabletop Champion - Flamecraft

PAX East 2025 Tabletop Champion - Terraforming Mars

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 9

The Deception Zone has been taken over with multiple games of Cheese Thief

Players standing at a game, in a convention center meeting room

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Gehenna Gaming 🔜 Gen Con! @gehennagaming.bsky.social · May 9

Day 2 of PAX East is beginning, and we have a brand new schedule filled with some goodies. You can find us in game room 052 or at our booth TT56! Stop by and check out some of the games we have! #PAX #TTRPG #PAXEast #TabletopRPGs #TabletopGaming #HorrorRPGs #HorrorGaming #PAXRPG #HorrorGamers

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Line Entertainment @ PAX East @lineentertainment.bsky.social · May 9

it's nearly midnight, #PAXEast. have you done your #Duolingo? 🔥

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 9

A variety of today's Tabletop Tournament Champions

Attendee of PAX East 2025 posing with board game (Heat) and medal

Attendee of PAX East 2025 posing with board games (Smash Up and Jaipur) and two medals

Attendee of PAX East 2025 posing with board game (Sushi Go) and medal

Attendee of PAX East 2025 posing with board game (I'm Stuck in a Lift) and medal, for winning the Thursday Night Throwdown

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 8

Your morning Tabletop agenda:
- Gehenna RPG reg live in PAX Nav app at 8AM
- Registration (in-person) for board game tournaments, Pathfinder/Starfinder, and Alexandria RPG Library events at 10AM, in their respective areas
- Paint & Take queue starts at 10AM (limited edition mini!)

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 7

No, we have not heard of a "Switch 2" but can we interest you in this beige economic simulation on a hex grid

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PAX Tabletop @tthq.bsky.social · May 7

Untold dark rituals

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