PAX Unplugged 2026
Structured 3-Part TTRPGs
At PAX East, 2024, we offered a short-form Dungeons & Dragons adventure, The Silent Bell of Greywatch, divided into three, standalone adventures (though with a shared story), to highlight different pillars of play in D&D: roleplay and social interactions, puzzle-solving, and combat. After the success of these adventures at PAX East, we are excited to expand our offerings to include the Daggerheart RPG, and to feature a brand new system, Duality, a genre-crossing TTRPG designed by the neurodivergent and queer led group MimicsNMisfits. Below, we include a description of each system featured, along with detailed sample descriptions of the D&D adventure we ran in the AFGL at PAX East 2026 and will offer again at PAX Unplugged 2026.
Short-Form Indie TTRPGs
Description: Building on the successes of our three-part D&D 5e adventures at PAX East, we are expanding the AFGL events to highlight some exciting quick-play indie TTRPGS, to introduce attendees to the wide range of wonderful TTRPG offerings, and the ways in which our accessibility tools can be utilized for all sorts of tabletop gaming systems.
Learn to Play Trading Card Games (All Ages)
Description: Building from the success of our Pokemon TCG Learn to Play Experience and Gwent Learn to Play Experience at PAX East, OTG is excited to announce that we are expanding our Learn to Play offerings to include Magic: The Gathering.
Pokemon TCG - Learn to Play Experience
Description: Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card game in a supportive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules of the game and provide you with the tools you need to start your Pokemon journey. Everyone is welcome, including kids and teens with disabilities.
Magic the Gathering - Learn to Play Experience
Description: Learn to play Magic: The Gathering in a supportive and inclusive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules and mechanics of the game, give you a chance to test out different decks, and provide you with tools you need to start playing. Everyone is welcome, including kids and teens with disabilities.
Gwent (All Ages)
Description: “Care for a round of Gwent?” Learn to play the legendary card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in a supportive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules of the game, from choosing your faction to tactically deploying your units on the battlefield. Everyone is welcome, including teens and adults with disabilities.
Title | Category | Date & Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
D&D Encounter: Social | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | DAILY | Dungeons and Dragons Part 1, Social Encounter: The Knell of the Keepers, Part 1 of The Silent Bell of Greywatch (13+): The Keepers of Greywatch have gone silent, and none know whether they still fulfill their sacred duty to tend the Bell of Greywatch. Sent by the surrounding realms, the adventurers travel to the remote Belltower to uncover what befell the order and determine who, if anyone, remains. Suspicion and secrecy linger, and trust must be earned before truths are shared. What role will you play in this quiet war unfolding far beyond the skies? |
D&D Encounter: Puzzle | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | DAILY | Dungeons and Dragons Part 2, Puzzle Encounter: Dissonance in the Sanctum, Part 2 of The Silent Bell of Greywatch (13+): Having gained access to the Sanctum of the Bell, the adventurers confront the artifact at the heart of Greywatch. They discover that a mysterious force is transmitting from beneath the tower toward a distant and ominous presence beyond the heavens. To stop it, they must decipher the Bell’s mystical tuning mechanisms and bring its discordant energies back into balance. Failure risks inviting something vast and unknowable. Will you succeed in interrupting this cosmic beacon? |
D&D Encounter: Combat | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | DAILY | Dungeons and Dragons Part 3, Combat Encounter: The Hollow Crescendo, Part 3 of The Silent Bell of Greywatch (13+): With the Bell re-phasing ritual complete, the Null Signal is scattered—but the Bell remains unstable and vulnerable. In a desperate measure, hostile forces surge from the swamp of Grey Hollow to silence the Bell's interference. The adventurers must defend Greywatch against encroaching threats seeking to resume calling their malevolent master. How far will you go to buy time for the Bell to complete its awakening and turn the tide of this unsung war? |
Daggerheart Encounter: Social | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 1:00 PM | Daggerheart Part 1, Social Encounter |
Daggerheart Encounter: Exploration | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 2:30 PM | Daggerheart Part 2, Exploration Encounter |
Daggerheart Encounter: Combat | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 5:00 PM | Daggerheart Part 3, Combat Encounter |
Duality Encounter: Social | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 1:30 PM | Duality Encounter: Social Description: Duality is a new, independent TTRPG by MimicsNMisfits, a neurodivergent and queer led TTRPG production group. Duality was developed in consultation with OTG and other AFGL partners. It is a math-light, roleplay-centered game that sees characters jumping between multiple archetypical worlds, such as fantasy, cyberpunk, or the old west. The first part of a three-part structured adventure in the Duality system will focus on the core gameplay elements: character creation and social interaction. |
Duality Encounter: Exploration | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 3:00 PM | Duality Encounter: Puzzle Description: Duality is a new, independent TTRPG by MimicsNMisfits, a neurodivergent and queer led TTRPG production group. Duality was developed in consultation with OTG and other AFGL partners. It is a math-light, roleplay-centered game that sees characters jumping between multiple archetypical worlds, such as fantasy, cyberpunk, or the old west. The second part of a three-part structured adventure in the Duality system will focus on the core gameplay elements: exploration and investigation. |
Duality Encounter: Combat | Structured 3-Part TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 5:00 PM | Duality Encounter: Combat Description: Duality is a new, independent TTRPG by MimicsNMisfits, a neurodivergent and queer led TTRPG production group. Duality was developed in consultation with OTG and other AFGL partners. It is a math-light, roleplay-centered game that sees characters jumping between multiple archetypical worlds, such as fantasy, cyberpunk, or the old west. The third part of a three-part structured adventure in the Duality system will focus on the core gameplay element: combat. |
Nancy Druid | Short-Form Indie TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 1:30 PM | Nancy Druid is a cozy RPG where players take on the role of druid detectives. Featuring cute animal creatures, and solving easy mysteries. All-ages family-friendly. 60 min. |
Pigeons Eleven | Short-Form Indie TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 3:00 PM | Pigeons Eleven: Be birds; do crimes. In Pigeons Eleven, players become birds and plan heists! Sarcastic humor; Recommended ages 13+. 90 min. |
Rebel Scum | Short-Form Indie TTRPGs | Fri, Dec 4 • 4:00 PM | Rebel Scum is a cinematic science fiction RPG in the style of space operas. Antifascist adventures featuring plenty of opportunities to punch space nazis. Recommended ages 13+. 90 min. |
Pokemon TCG - Learn to Play Experience | Learn to Play Trading Card Games (All Ages) | DAILY | Description: Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card game in a supportive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules of the game and provide you with the tools you need to start your Pokemon journey. Everyone is welcome, including kids and teens with disabilities. |
Magic the Gathering - Learn to Play Experience | Learn to Play Trading Card Games (All Ages) | DAILY | Description: Learn to play Magic: The Gathering in a supportive and inclusive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules and mechanics of the game, give you a chance to test out different decks, and provide you with tools you need to start playing. Everyone is welcome, including kids and teens with disabilities. |
Gwent (All Ages) | Learn to Play Trading Card Games (All Ages) | DAILY | Description: “Care for a round of Gwent?” Learn to play the legendary card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in a supportive environment! We will coach you step-by-step through the rules of the game, from choosing your faction to tactically deploying your units on the battlefield. Everyone is welcome, including teens and adults with disabilities. |