Hidden Gems is Ward Games' PAX panel series where we invite friends and colleagues from across the games industry to join us in scouring the show floor to find an assortment of small and overlooked games and experiences to showcase.

Previous Hidden Gems Panels

Hidden Gems of PAX West III

Back at PAX West 2023, Hidden Gems is here to showcase all the overlooked games at the show!

Hidden Gems of PAX East V

Hidden Gems' return has Dylan Ilvento, Coby West, and Anya Combs showing off games they found at PAX East 2023!

Hidden Gems of PAX Online

The first Hidden Gems in over a year has us showing off games from the second digital PAX!

Hidden Gems of PAX East IV

Join Dylan Ilvento, Felix Kramer, Jenny Windom, and Pat Baer for the tenth Hidden Gems panel!

Hidden Gems of PAX South III

A crew of Hidden Gems veterans assembles at PAX South to showcase what the con has to offer!

Hidden Gems of PAX Unplugged

The inaugural Hidden Gems panel at PAX Unplugged has us talking dice games, card games, and more!

Hidden Gems of PAX West II

Hidden Gems returns to PAX West with our friends Dante Douglas, Kevin Snow, and Mike Williams!

Hidden Gems of PAX East III

Listen in as Dylan Ilvento, Felix Kramer, Nelson Johnson, and Sarah Elmaleh find the latest hidden gems at PAX East 2019!

Hidden Gems of PAX South II

It’s another gem hunt with our friends at Finji, Kickstarter, and Vlambeer!

Hidden Gems of PAX West

Join Dylan Ilvento, Felix Kramer, Austin Walker, and Kahlief Adams as they cover everything cool and unique at PAX West 2018!

Hidden Gems of PAX East II

Dylan, Mason, Felix Kramer, and Mike Futter talk about all the hidden gems at PAX East 2018.

Hidden Gems of PAX South

Ward Games and Instant Replay Live bring the Hidden Gems panel to PAX South!

Hidden Gems of PAX East

Dylan, Dan, Mason, and Alex take over the Cuttlefish Theatre at PAX East to showcase a suite of hidden gems!

Recent Hidden Gems Blog Posts

Hidden Gems Descends on PAX West 2023!
Hidden Gems Descends on PAX West 2023!
Hidden Gems is Going Virtual for PAX Online East!
Hidden Gems is Going Virtual for PAX Online East!
It's Time for the Tenth Hidden Gems Panel!
It's Time for the Tenth Hidden Gems Panel!