PAX East!!!?

[Qurious / Reaver]

www.paxsite.com/paxeast/index.php


March 11th - 13th
Boston Mass (Google says 7 hour drive!)


It's the E3 for everybody. Hosted by the Penny Arcade guys there's all kinds of crazy awesome stuff there. It's fairly soon so if it's something that we're interested in doing we ought to figure it all out, get tickets, hotel room etc!

[Qurious / Reaver]

What is PAX East?
PAX East is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we've got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX East is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games.

How much does PAX East cost?
The three-day pre-registration rate is $55. Details and the pre-registration link can be found here. We'll be mailing pre-reg badges at the start of March 2011, so when you register, make sure to think ahead when you enter your mailing address.

Your PAX East badge is all-access, and is good for all events, concerts, parties, panels, and freeplay areas. Only "sealed deck" tournaments, which require new physical product in order to be played, will have any sort of additional fee. You don't have to buy "tickets" for individual activities. Just show up and enjoy the whole festival!

What about group discounts?
Group discounts are available for 3-day passes only. If you've got a group of 20 or more people interested in 3-Day Badges, feel free to send an email to [e-mail].
What's the best day to attend?
Hard to say. The exhibitor hall, freeplay areas, and tournaments are open all three days of PAX East. Concerts are Friday and Saturday nights.

Do you have hotel discounts available?
Yes! Keep an eye on our hotels page for more details.
I pre-registered. Where is my pre-reg packet?
Pre-registration packets will be mailed out two weeks before PAX East. They'll contain everything you need to walk right into the show--no need to stand in line to buy a ticket, Mr. Proactive.
Are there age restrictions to PAX East?
Nope. But if you're under 13, please make sure your parents know where you are.

Into what airport do I fly?
Logan International Airport. The airport code is BOS.

What do I need to get into PAX East?
If you've pre-registered, that means you've received your pre-registration packet with the appropriate identification to get you in the door. If you're buying tickets the day-of, just head to the registration desk near the main entrance.

Can I bring my own computer for the LAN?
PAX does have a BYOC section, although it's sold out for this show. Sorry!

Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/other weird thing?
Don't bring anything that would annoy another attendee or set us up for a crazy lawsuit. PAX East is not an event run by some giant corporate entity; it's a big party we throw for the gaming community in general and PA readers in particular. Have fun, but be cool, and please leave your airsoft/paintball guns at home!

Anything else I should bring?
Your pre-reg packet and badge, comfortable shoes, and ID. PAX East is great for just meeting new people and having fun, so consider also bringing your handheld game system, favorite CCG, minis, or tabletop game.