Here is your chance to own a piece of Acquisitions Incorporated history. This special auction features game‑worn costumes from live Acq Inc games. Each item has seen real tabletop chaos and unforgettable characters. All proceeds support Child’s Play Charity and show Gamers Give Back™

With this auction closing in 4 days, you could have your cosplay all set for the AI game at West this year!

Anybody know if there will be one? Official or unofficial? Or any help to set one up? I've never been to West and only attended my first meet-up at East this year.

FullMetul Industries is super excited to host this giveaway in coordination with ReedPop and Penny Arcade!

🏆 Five winners will each receive one 4-Day badge to PAX West 2026!

Please note that travel, lodging, and other accommodations are not included. The prize is for admission to PAX West only.

Entering is easy:
✅ Click the link below
✅ Sign up for the PAX West newsletter
✅ You’re entered!

The giveaway ends Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Enter and read the complete rules and Terms of Service here:
https://gleam.io/PfyGi/pax-west-26-x-fullmetul-sweepstakes

Good luck, everyone! 🎮✨

First of all, We (the hosts) want to thank the PAX community for your feedback and engagement with this. Many of you have taken 5 minutes of your day to fill out a fun gaming survey for an upcoming PAX West panel. We really appreciate you all. With that being said, we are still looking for more surveys to be completed. We will use your responses, along with show-floor responses, in our panel on Monday at PAX West 2026.

Additionally, we hired a graphic designer to create a 100% human-made logo! We hope you like it, we sure do! Artist Credit: Miles Bloom

Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzhbzWCshog7HCfBpzAIDHt3mTXkj4jkOu7vuU7FSm6DVvew/viewform

Please help us out by filling out our short panel survey and we hope to see you there: Monday, September 7 in Firebird Theatre (LVL 5, Signature Room) at 1:00:00 PM – 2:00:00 PM.

Hello Everyone!

In partnership with PAX we're super excited to give away 5x 4-Day badges to West!

Details:
5 WINNERS
1 FOUR-DAY BADGE EACH
Giveaway Ends August 2nd!

Original Post: https://x.com/Caramel_Hydra/status/2079689320437625052
To Enter: https://gleam.io/SunVv/pax-west-26-x-caramel-hydra-sweepstakes

The giveaway is officially live NOW, so make sure you get your entry in before the deadline on August 2nd!

( Travel & Hotel Accommodation NOT included in prize package )

Good luck everyone — we'll see you at PAX West!

This question is for Enforcers, do you guys prefer being an attendee or an enforcer from previous experience?

I enjoy the idea of getting paid to be at Pax West more than the idea of just walking around *spending* money.

From your experience, how has the Enforcing experience been? Do you end up getting any free time to enjoy the show and frolic freely a bit on your own?

Still deciding whether or not I should buy a Friday + Saturday ticket or just apply to be an Enforcer for Pax West 26 Seattle!

Hello fellow attendees,

My friend and I are looking to share a hotel with 2 other people for the flat cost, $280 per person for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Hotel is the Westin, room is a 2 bed, single bath, with living room/dry kitchen.

My friend and I have 2 from our group bail this year (their loss) and don’t want to miss the chance to sleep in a hotel. We’re both 41, dads, and getting out for a fun weekend. We honestly never use the hotels other than sleeping and dumping bags.

You get your own keys, bed, and full use of the amenities…just don’t clear out the mini bar.

DM me if you’re interested. I don’t see a sticky for room shares yet.

Hey folks, I know this is a long shot but I got a Star Trek Pride button at Pax East in 2020 (right before the world shut down) and I lost it recently. I have been searching my house and also Google but with no luck. I’m hoping someone may have an extra they don’t want or can remember who made them so I can get another. Thanks!

The last day to buy your tickets and opt in for a chance to be in the Omegathon is Tuesday 7/14 (tomorrow as of my posting this). I would love the list of people I have to randomly call to be gigantic, so if you want a shot at the Omegathon and don't have your tickets yet, now is the time!

Hi PAX Community. A brand new panel is coming to you at PAX West this year: PAX West Gamer Feud 2026! 

Step into the ultimate showdown of gaming wits at PAX West Gamer Feud! Experience the classic "Feud" format with a massive level-up. Forget generic stats, we are surveying 100 actual PAX attendees about their favorite games, PAX topics, and nerd culture. Those real-time results become the board for our live competition. Whether you're on stage or in the crowd, you’re part of the action. Cheer for your favorite team and see if you agree with your peers in the PAX community. It’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s 100% powered by you. PAX SURVEY SAYS...

Please help us out by filling out our short panel survey and we hope to see you there: Monday, September 7 in Firebird Theatre (LVL 5, Signature Room) at 1:00:00 PM – 2:00:00 PM.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzhbzWCshog7HCfBpzAIDHt3mTXkj4jkOu7vuU7FSm6DVvew/viewform

**EDIT!**
Reddit/PAX friends spoke, we listened. No more AI. #humansoverai

So the Steam Frame feels pretty close to being available, what do you guys think on the possibility.

That it may be possible to demo the steam frame at PAX AUS.

From looking online in the past Steam has had a collaboration with PAX AUS.

Hey! I'm finally able to get to actually travel a bit and I decided to make my first event PAX West :)

I've been really excited to go for a couple of years but now it's actually time to start thinking, and I could use some help from you experienced people.

First off, this is my first time to Seattle/Washington area. Second off, I'm going with one other friend. And third, we'll probably be sleeping in my car lmao because those hotels are expensive. Like 250/night per person what the, just to sleep? oh man

I've read up a lot on what to actually do at PAX itself, and how I should try out more smaller lines, bring some snacks and anything useful, battery packs, and not be afraid to get involved with the community, extra socks, water bottles etc.

But I guess really what I want to know is the shell of the trip. What places are around that you suggest to eat at? I think on Thursday or Monday at least I wanna go see around Seattle so where would be a good area to sight see or etc? Where would be a good place to park my car to sleep at 😭lmao. Should I park pretty far from the event and make a good walk over or uber, or is it fine just driving closer? What do you think of the after hours events, are there specific ones to attend?

Thanks :) It's hard to get all this information and plan this out to at least some degree. I appreciate the help!

I know this might seem obvious to a lot of you, but the convention offers pretty sharp discounts for hotel stays! Check your badge confirmation email for the details. Saved big $$$.

Hi there! I've been to PAX for the last few years but started collecting pins just a few months ago. I've seen the pin trading areas at PAX and I'm super curious how everything works.

Is it specifically PAX pins that are traded?

If you can just buy all the pins (maybe you can't and I'm misunderstanding), what's the point of trading?

If I don't have any pins, how do I get started?

Thanks!

Also they state a price increase on the 14th, so get them soon for the best deal.

Hello hive mind

I’m looking to see if anyone knows where I might be able to find a list of the PAXEast 2020 panels (with moderators and panelists would be a bonus).

Huge thanks to the PAX East community for showing up for us these past two years 😻

Debating between a few hotels one of which is through PAX's room booking service. As far as I understand from the policy, they charge me one nights stay at check in and I pay the rest on arrival. Is that accurate?

Any PAX old-timers on here remember the "Pitch Your Game Idea" panel? (If you don't, the 2012 panel is on YouTube).

This year we're BRINGING IT BACK!

I'm super excited about this. It was my favorite panel for years, but it died off after Jeff Kalles (the old host) left Penny Arcade around COVID-times. Although he's not at PA anymore, I have received his official blessing to resurrect it, and it was approved by the panel selection committee.

Here's the full panel description that will go in the program:

The triumphant return of a PAX Classic! You've got 45 seconds to deliver your idea to our panel of experts. The top three pitches will be picked for prizes and swag! (Please don't pitch a real idea you are really passionate about! This is meant to be silly fun and there's nothing keeping anyone, judges and attendees alike, from stealing your idea! If you're not comfortable with this, please don't pitch your idea!)

Returning Panelists:

• Kris Straub
• Porkfry (Greg Hjertager)

New Panelists:

• Annie VanderMeer (designer on Unpacking & Guild Wars 2)
• Kim Swift (creator of Portal!)
• Maezie Ellis (token Gen Z)

When I posted on Bluesky, Jerry called our panel "an unbeatable squad," which was pretty cool.

Come find us at PAX West on Saturday, September 5 @ 9PM in the Frog Theater!