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 year

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