While I was painting a miniature at PAX Australia here in Melbourne the other weekend, I started talking to the guy sitting across from me who was there with his support dog. (I'm not sure if that's the official term but I'm running with it). We got to chatting about all sorts of things in the hour we sat across from each other. That's the great things about PAX - everyone is so friendly and willing to have a chat with a complete stranger. After all, we have a common love of games which makes for a great ice breaker!

As we were painting away, his partner rocked up and showed him a little plastic fox mask she had got for free. Well you know me. I love free. Which makes PAX an ideal place for me - so many free goodies to collect! I asked her where she got it from and she pointed me in the direction of the Ukiyo booth which I had already passed at least half a dozen times over the course of the weekend.

I'm so glad I asked her about it because the Ukiyo dark fantasy locked room was a super cool experience. It was mystical, quirky and macabre. Only five minutes of mind blown and I'm still thinking and talking about it to anyone who will listen.

It was so good that I ended up buying their game, Kitsunedo, because I wanted to take some of the magic home with me. I have no idea of how to play the game but I adore the art work and the card design. It was the only game I bought but didn't play while I was at PAX.

Missed out on PAX? Don't worry, Ukiyo have locked room experiences in Brunswick that you can go and check out for yourself. They're rated as one of the top tourist attractions in Melbourne and I can see why.