{
  "id": 5612908,
  "title": "PAX Unplugged Houston to debut in June 2027: \"It's a chance to bring PAX back to the PAX South fans that missed us\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pax-unplugged-houston-to-debut-in-june-2027-its-a-chance-to-bring-pax",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pax-unplugged-houston-to-debut-in-june-2027-its-a-chance-to-bring-pax-back-to-the-pax-south-fans-that-missed-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ReedPop and Penny Arcade have announced the upcoming PAX Unplugged Houston event, set to take place in June 2027. This inaugural Unplugged, focused on tabletop games, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The event aims to bring PAX back to fans who missed PAX South, which was cancelled indefinitely in 2021.\n\nSean Gonzalez, PAX event manager, stated that the tabletop industry is growing and flourishes within the PAX community. The decision to organize a second Unplugged was influenced by demand from exhibitor partners and the convenience of Houston's city infrastructure. The event will be held from Friday, June 25, to Sunday, June 27, 2027, featuring an expo floor for analogue gaming exhibitors, panels, tournaments, community meetups, and more.\n\nPAX South's cancellation has prompted the expansion of PAX events, with the primary focus on providing the best experience for current PAX exhibitors and attendees. Gonzalez emphasized that PAXU Houston is currently the top priority before considering any further expansions. The show will offer a dedicated expo hall with new games for fans to discover, alongside various stages and programming tracks.\n\nTickets for PAX Unplugged Houston, as well as applications for media and content creators, will be available later this year.",
  "summary": "ReedPop and Penny Arcade have announced the inaugural PAX Unplugged Houston, scheduled for June 2027. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "PAX Unplugged Houston debuting in June 2027 at George R. Brown Convention Center",
    "Focus on tabletop games, aiming to bring PAX to fans who missed PAX South",
    "Event runs from June 25-27, 2027 with expo, panels, tournaments, and meetups"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}