Events

  • Magic Booster Draft

    Conf Center 303 – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    Entry fee: $15 Every time we have 8 players sign up we will start an 8 person single elimination Magic Booster draft. Prizes: First gets 6 packs, second 4 packs, third/fourth 1 pack

  • Tabletop Freeplay Open

    Tabletop Freeplay – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 01:30 AM

  • Two Headed Giant Booster Draft

    Conf Center 303 – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    Entry fee: $30 Single Elimination 4 team Booster Draft. Entry fee is $30 per team. Each team will receive 6 packs of M11 from which to draft. This event will be available on demand throughout the convention whenever 8 players are signed up. Prizes: 1st - 12 packs per team, 2nd - 6 packs per team

  • Magic Intro Pack League

    Conf Center 303 – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    Entry fee: $15 Pay one entry fee and play all weekend. Receive a Free Intro Pack (deck) when you register. Earn a Magic card after every match, win or lose. Prizes: Magic cards and Magic Promo Cards

  • Handheld Freeplay Open

    Handheld Freeplay – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 01:30 AM

  • PC Freeplay Open

    PC Freeplay – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 01:30 AM

  • Rock Band 3 Design Q&A Free-for-all!

    Pegasus Theatre – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Are you excited about Rock Band 3, but still have burning questions that haven't been answered in the press? Do you want to find out some of the decisions behind your favorite Rock Band 3 feature? Do you want to hear about some of the crazy features that were cut from the final game? Then the "Rock Band 3 Design Q&A Free for All" is for you! Come and join Sylvain Dubrofsky and Brian Chan, along with recent Rock Band design alumni Casey Malone and Dan Teasdale, and ask them ANYTHING about the design and features of Rock Band 3.

    Brian Chan [Senior Designer, Harmonix Music Systems], Sylvain Dubrofsky [Senior Designer, Harmonix Music Systems], Dan Teasdale [Lead Designer, Twisted Pixel Games]

  • Magfest Presents: Jamspace

    Jamspace – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM

  • Console Freeplay Open

    Console Freeplay – Friday @ 10:00 AM to 01:30 AM

  • PAX Prime 2010 Keynote

    Main Theatre – Friday @ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

    Best known for his work on the Thief series, System Shock and Deus Ex, we welcome Warren Spector as he delivers the keynote for PAX 2010. His history as a master storyteller and game designer will no-doubt play into his keynote as he shares his insight on games and gaming culture in the Main Theatre at Benaroya Hall. Note that the theatre will not be cleared between this session and the first Penny Arcade Q&A.

  • GameTrailers.com Presents: Hello Fellow Babies! – Pach-Attack! LIVE

    Unicorn Theatre – Friday @ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

    Michael Pachter. Yes, he’s real. Yes, he’s here. And yes, you can ask him your burning questions at this exclusive panel! Pach-Attack! has taken the web by storm, and since it was debuted on GameTrailers.com, the smarmy seer has become a household name. Here at PAX, this is your chance to challenge the analyst’s legendary wit and have your game industry questions answered live at this exclusive interactive panel.

    Michael Pachter [Managing Director of Equity Research/Analyst, Wedbush Securities]

  • Game Design 101

    Raven Theatre – Friday @ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

    In an hour we’re going to try to answer all your questions about what a game designer does, how to become a game designer and how to improve your game design skills. Impossible? Yes. Will it be awesome anyway? Absolutely! All levels of experience are welcome, from students to seasoned industry veteran to kick ass DMs who just wants to improve their D&D game. If you want to become a better designer this is the place to be! So join James Portnow, Richard Garfield, Nichole Lazzaro, Nick Fortugno and Jeff Hickman as we discuss how to get your design on.

    Nichole Lazzaro [Founder XEO Design], Richard Garfield [Designer, Magic: the Gathering, RoboRally], Nick Fortugno [Designer, Diner Dash, Playmatics], James Portnow [CEO, Rainmaker Games], Jeff Hickman [EP Warhammer Online], Steve Jackson [Steve Jackson Games]

  • D&D Learn to Play

    Conf Center 3F – Friday @ 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

    For Players Brand-New to D&D Have you ever wanted to give D&D a try? Maybe you’ve played a past edition of the game and want to check out what’s new. Our friendly staff will guide you through your first steps in world’s most popular fantasy roleplaying game. We even have a kid-friendly game ready to go too! Stop on by and play through your first adventure. Everything’s provided! 4 hours. Requirements: Bring yourself, we'll provide everything you need. Nice to have: Pen, pencil, some scrap paper.

  • 8-Bit Soundwaves: A Look into the World of Chiptune Music

    Wolfman Theatre – Friday @ 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    The chiptune phenomenon has exploded throughout the gamer scene! Chiptune (or 8-Bit) music has been rising in popularity since it first took shape in video games and computer programs of decades past. But chiptune isn't just background music! More and more artists today are creating intricate and original musical compositions using retro gaming consoles as instruments. Find out where the method came from, where it's going, and how artists such as Anamanaguchi, KGHB, and Fighter X are utilizing it to create unique 8-bit hits. Presented by CrunchyCo.com

    Celene Ramadan [Musician, Leeni], Jack Waterman [Musician, Fighter X], Aaron Campion [Co-Owner/Musician, CrunchyCo/KGHB], Peter Berkman [Musician, Anamanaguchi], Gabe Hayward [Co-Owner/Musician, CrunchyCo/KGHB], Chris Lehfeldt [Musician, Infradead]

  • Ticket to Ride

    Tabletop Tourney – Friday @ 11:00 AM to 05:30 PM