This weekend, war broke out in the suburbs.
From left, Justin Matthews of Howell, Mich., Luke Kozak of Hartland, Mich., Gregory Bell of Des Plaines, and Eddie Korando of Boston attend Adepticon on Sunday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Inside I'm playing a game called Warhammer 40,000.
Daily Herald's Callie Angel Luc
Fortunately, that's the kind of game it is, and thousands of people filled the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel for Adepticon, a convention for the miniature wargaming hobby and those who love it.
“This is like the best thing ever,” said Luke Kozak, who was in town from Hartland, Michigan, on Sunday. “This is far better than any video game I've ever played.”
Mattoon artist Adam O'Dell painted a Hobbit figure Sunday during Adepticon at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.
Daily Herald's Callie Angel Luc
The five-day convention featured more than 115 exhibitors and more than 675 events, ranging from board games and role-playing games to hobby seminars, team trivia, and social gatherings.
“Honestly, the hobby provides a great way to connect with other people,” said participant Mary Hart from Marion, Indiana.
Aiden Tanner, of Hartland, Michigan, wears a red sweatshirt as he plays a board game during Adepticon at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel on Sunday.
Daily Herald's Callie Angel Luc
Erika Campbell of Naperville and Moe Campbell, 16, a high school senior. On Sunday, we took some time to admire the intricate artwork in the Golden Demon Warhammer exhibit.
“I see this as eye candy,” Erica Campbell said.
Erica Campbell, second from left, wearing berets, and Moe Campbell, 16, fourth from left, both of Naperville, during Adepticon at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel on Sunday. I'm checking out the Midway area.
Daily Herald's Callie Angel Luc
