ReedPop Releases Statement on PAX West Health and Mask Policy

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 28, 2021

News: If you intended on attending PAX West this year there are certain requirements you are going to need to meet.

Earlier in the year ReedPop announced that PAX West will be taking place this year in Seattle despite the fact that we are still in the middle of a global pandemic. Precautions would be taken to try to minimize the risk of catching COVID but in an environment where people would get sick before COVID even existed, it isn’t the best idea to go through with it. With that said it is still scheduled to take place in approximately a month and the organizers at PAX West have revealed updated health and safety measures. They issued a statement about the updated health and security measures for the whole, which we have included in its entirety below:

Throughout the year, the PAX team has been actively working to support a safe environment for our PAX West visitors. We are pleased to announce that, in line with the recommendations of state and local public health authorities, we will be implementing a vaccination or negative COVID-19 test requirement for everyone at PAX West. We appreciate your patience as we worked with our venue and the authorities to create our comprehensive plan.

Prior to entry we will now require proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test, each to be verified with a valid, government issued ID. If you have purchased badges and have questions or concerns about this requirement, please reach out to PAX Questions at PAX_Questions@PAXsite.com.

When PAX West 2021 badges were announced, the PAX Team made the decision to communicate what we could commit to at that time, rather than what we were working toward. While we let the community know the health and safety guidelines could evolve, we wanted to get it right and we feel confident that verification of fully vaccination or negative test, along with continued face covering requirements for everyone, will create an environment that promotes the wellbeing of our PAX community.

The PAX team is steadfast in our commitment to health and safety, including reduced capacity and mandatory face coverings to be worn at all times by attendees, exhibitors, staff, and Enforcers. We will continue to evaluate our policies, listen to feedback from the community, follow the guidance of public health officials, and do everything in our power to make PAX West as safe as possible. We will always do what we can to support the global gaming community and the cities PAX calls home.

For those interested in joining us at PAX West 2021, we’re pleased to announce that the currently sold-out 4-day badges will be available again for sale shortly here in a limited capacity.”

-Kyle Marsden-Kish, Global Gaming Event Director, ReedPop

If you plan on making the trip to Seattle to attend PAX West in approximately four weeks, be sure you have your health records in order and be sure not to forget your mask(s) as you will need them to attend the show.