Special Ops: A Rookie's Ride Through PAX Unplugged

A first-timer's crash course at PAX Unplugged turns from chaos to clarity after a late badge pickup, an impulse buying spree, and an anchor meetup with designer Paul Solomon at the Game Head booth. We share hard-won tips on planning, scheduling, demoing smart, and making the most of crowded play spaces and overwhelming choices.• arriving late on Friday and missing badge pickup • early Saturday push, exploring vendors outside the expo hall • expo hall overload, impulse spending, and budget lessons • focused demos with Paul Solomon and Game Head highlights • scanning the event schedule too late and missing panels • crowded open gaming library and timing strategies • honest haul breakdown with hits and misses • city logistics, off-peak meals, and saving on lodging • planning a smarter, anchored return next yearWe want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi!Support the showAs always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/ Show your support for the OGN Crew by contributing to the OGN War Chest: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396881/support