PAX Together Picks is a curated selection of games, events, and panels which are recognized by PAX for celebrating and centering marginalized groups and stigmatized topics. A PAX Together Pick uplifts those of underrepresented backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences within gaming.

Look for panels and booth with the PAX Together logo to indicate that it's a PAX Together Pick!

The Diversity Lounge has leveled up and is now The PAX Together Intersection! The Intersection is the hub for the various branches of PAX’s diversity initiative, PAX Together. The Intersection aims to be a reflection of the intersectional identities of gamers. This includes a variety of nonprofits and community groups focused on elevating underrepresented groups’ experiences and addressing stigmas in gaming culture. It is a safe and supportive space for anyone who wants to find community and commonality with other people who play games.

PTI LOCATION: Rm 151
PTI HOURS: Thursday - Sunday: 10:00am - 6:30pm

The PTI Games Library features tabletop, board, and roleplaying games from small and independent BIPOC creators and creators of stigmatized identities. In addition to featuring these games, The PTI Games Library also uplifts attendees from these communities by providing safe space gaming tables with like-minded GMs, or Storytellers.

These games utilize safety tools, promote diverse and respectful tables, and encourage players and Storytellers to come as themselves. PAX recognizes that you can play any game at various locations throughout the show, but offers The Intersection tables with an expectation, not exception, of acceptance.

If you’re interested in being a Storyteller and running a safe space table in The Intersection, look out for the PAX West Storyteller application form

If you have questions about the PAX Together program, or if you think your game should be featured in The PTI Games Library; that it is a tabletop, board, or roleplaying game that is either created by, or features, BIPOC or members of stigmatized communities, then email [email protected] to learn more. Featured games have scheduled PTI Games sessions in The Intersection, with the game's name and description featured prominently in the schedule.

The PTI Fellowship is a new program created to highlight BIPOC game devs and content creators who are rising luminaries and influencers in the gaming industry. The program launched at PAX West 2023 with Tanya DePass as the first PTI Fellow.  At Unplugged 2024, in collaboration with Games Unbound and subsidized by I Need Diverse Games, PAX was honored to have 4 amazing Fellows who embodied the mission of The Intersection in their work.

PAX looks forward to growing this program - working with other gaming-focused organizations and diversity-aware companies to continue highlighting the contributions of BIPOC devs and creators to the gaming industry. Email [email protected] to learn more.

PAST East Fellows Include