Field Report: Vindiecon 2026

This years Vindiecon was just had last weekend - this year I was purely a punter - got in played a game, chatted with pals, shopped the vendors, bailed. A very early start to the day by eldest had made it long already by the time I got in the door and I turned into a pumpkin and rolled home just as the second slot was starting up. First impressions This year felt like a solid evolution on last year - perhaps not "better" since the first one last year had a wonderful boutique vibe but bigger without losing the charm. There was a big vendors hall in the centre and a half dozen game rooms. The location was decent for public transport and opened right onto a little mall cluster with a supermarket which was very handy for snacks. It was busy without being overcrowded, the vendors seemed to be doing a brisk trade but one could thread your way through the hall without pushing. There were always free chairs in the 'cafe' area whenever I looked so not overly packed. Activities I got there a…