Event Report
Steve Snow reveals what makes the Sheffield show the North’s easiest-going meet-up and plans for a second convention in Derby later this year
CHILLCON
Interview by Matt Jarvis
What’s new for ChillCon 2018?
We have more traders than last year, which is a good start. We’ve also made a conscious effort to give visitors more to do other than just browse and shop. We’ve sourced more and better quality participation and demo games, and we have a board game library and plenty of free tables on which people can play. We’ve also got a fantastic Smiffy’s Smoke Shack and a medieval tavern, so people can enjoy some hot food and a cool drink whilst they chill out and play some games.
You claim to be “the North’s most chilled out convention”. Why is this the case?
We’ve made a real effort to give visitors more to play and do – and the room to do it all in – so we’re expecting guests to stay longer, chill out with a few games and a beer, and really take their time to enjoy the show and the demo games. There’ll be no need to rush around the stands, spend your budget and then leave straight away.