The Pokémon Company International has revealed its official PAX Unplugged 2022 plans. Read on below to learn more:
BELLEVUE, Wash. — December 2, 2022 — Pokémon fans attending PAX Unplugged 2022 will be able to visit the Pokémon Play Lab at booth #2507 this weekend from Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4, where they can learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) through fun guided play experiences, regardless of their skill level or familiarity with the game.
Hosted by The Pokémon Company International and designed for beginners and casual players, the Play Lab at PAX Unplugged will offer three modular experiences at no cost to event attendees — Poké Catch, Attack and Attach and 30-Card Demo Deck Battle — each ranging in duration and play level to suit all kinds of Trainers. In addition, all Play Lab participants will have a chance to receive a unique Pokémon pin.[1]
More information on the play experiences can be found below.
Poké Catch: Poké Catch is an entry-level teaching tool designed to introduce young players to Pokémon and Energy types.
- Duration: 5-10 minutes
- Play Level: Basic — recommended for young players and those who are brand-new to the Pokémon TCG
Attack & Attach: Attach & Attack requires a basic knowledge of Pokémon TCG mechanics as it introduces Basic and Evolution Pokémon, turn order and cards in the hand.
- Duration: 10-15 minutes
- Play Level: Stage 1 — recommended for players who are still learning the fundamentals of the Pokémon TCG and wish to play a bit longer.
30-Card Demo Deck Battle: The 30-Card Demo Deck Battle showcases a simplified Pokémon TCG experience, featuring the Umbreon V, Lucario V or Greninja V demo decks. This battle also introduces Abilities, Pokémon V and more complex game actions such as “searching the deck.”
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
- Play Level: Stage 2 — recommended for players who are familiar with most Pokémon TCG mechanics and can play through battles with minimal guidance
The Pokémon Play Lab booth will be open between 10 PT to 6 PT. For more information, please visit https://unplugged.paxsite.com/.
[1] Play Lab experiences are subject to change to ensure modules are best suited to participants’ interests and age range.
Source: The Pokémon Company International
Source: Pokemon
