Something in Pop Culture Has You D&D Curious: Take The Next Steps At PAX West

Dungeons and Dragons turned 50 last year and who plays the game contines to grow exponentially decade by decade. From podcasts to movies, references in shows like Stranger Things, and memes galore D&D has a presence gaining continued attention. Whether you are a seasoned player with a file full of characters or are just stepping into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, PAX West has plenty to offer.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) hit the ground running when it was releases in 2023 and hasn’t stopped for a short or long rest since. Whether you are just about to start your BG3 journey or have completed several start to finish, where else can you take a break from the convention floor and joining Larian Studios for a look back on the creation of Baldur’s Gate 3? PAX West will have founder and creative director Swen Vincke, art director Alena Dubrovina, director of design Nick Pechenin, writing director Adam Smith and cinematic artist of THAT bear scene, Matt Davis on site to take you through the history of Baldur’s Gate 3

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

If you know nothing or very little about D&D this is the place to start. PAX is an incredibly safe, welcoming and non-judgmental place in general and if you are new to a game there is someone skilled on hand to help guide you through your first game. Maybe you are a little rusty and want to join a game. Learn to Play is 90 minutes of RPG with as much guidance as you need often from fellow players with various skills from gaming in general or whatever limited D&D experience they have as well as the Dungeon Master.

Adventurers League

PAX West has something for whatever stage of D&D life you are in whether it is adding to your collection of die or taking on a new challenging adventure. If you are 5th to 10th level and looking to play at your level then game on. The Iron Lord of Rashemen has declared a bounty on the thief who stole a powerful artifact from the Red Wizards of Thay. A chieftain’s son sets off to track the thief and prove himself. But he has been gone for too long, and his father offers a handsome reward to anyone who could bring him home. Join the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Adventurers League: DRW-KS-02 Duty and Honor

Dungeons and Dragons Party Surprise

I’m all for celebrating one‘s birthday all year long and 50 is a big one. If you like a surprise bag then this is the session for you. The D&D 50th Anniversary Celebration provides 4th level pregens for the surprise scenario and the it will be game on for the next two hours.

Live From PAX West It’s Saturday Night

You will be treated to the world’s longest-running D&D live-play series on Saturday night in the main theatre. Watch a new chapter unfold DM’d by Chris Perkins.

Omin Dran has altered his deal with the devil Asmodeus, and has begun to set up shop formally in Greyhawk with his daughter and associates. What adventure awaits as they try to get their foot in the proverbial door?

Live Dungeons and Dragons shenanigans with guests Mike Krahulik as Jim Darkmajiq, Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, Anna Prosser as Evelyn Marthain, Holly Conrad as Stryx Skizziks, and Jasmine Bhullar as Certainty Dran, Chris Perkins as DM (Daddy) promise to have you on the edge of your seat.