Polar Vortex 2025
Welcome to Polar Vortex 9!
Join us for our annual general gaming convention held during February in the Chicagoland area.
We invite you to a weekend of RPG's, D&D Adventure League, board games, card games, miniature games, puzzle rooms, our charity silent auction supporting the American Cancer Society, paint and take, Play & Win, game demos from supporting manufacturers, vendors, board game library, cosplay, larping, costume contest, and more!
You can discover further details at polarvortex.games
So come relax, have a great time, and join us as we launch into the new gaming year. May your dice rolls and card draws be ever in your favor!
CONVENTION HOURS
Will Call & on-site registration opens friday @ noon.
The Main Hall is open till 11pm and reopens at 8am.
The hotel lobby can be used for open gaming after 11pm.
Friday, Feb 14th: 1pm - 11pm
Saturday, Feb 15th: 9am - 11pm
Sunday, Feb 16th: 9am - 8pm
REGISTRATION HOURS
Friday, Feb 14th: 12pm - 8pm
Saturday, Feb 15th: 8am - 8pm
Sunday, Feb 16th: 8am - 3pm
EVENT SLOTS
Slot 1: Fri 2pm - 6pm
Slot 2: Fri 7pm - 11pm
Slot 3: Sat 9am - 1pm
Slot 4: Sat 2pm - 6pm
Slot 5: Sat 7pm - 11pm
Slot 6: Sun 9am - 11pm
Slot 7: Sun 2pm - 6pm
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Location
Lisle, Illinois
Venue
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
(630) 505-1000
POLAR VORTEX HOTEL BLOCK
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 6053
Polar Vortex has secured a hotel block with the Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel!
Booking a room at the Sheraton allows you to game as late as you want and/or start your day at the con bright and early so you don’t miss any of the fun.
The Sheraton has an excellent breakfast buffet, restaurant + bar, gym, pool, and many other amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Rooms are $119/night, and reservations are available till Saturday, January 31, 2024.
