Welcome to Minevention, the Minecraft convention

If you have a child aged five upwards, chances are you’ll know all about Minecraft. Mother-ofthree Caroline Delaney attended a convention where she learnt that its appeal is far greater than she’d ever imagined

WHEN you hear about someone who has hundreds of thousands of fans, you presume it’s a movie star or pop singer — but it’s just as likely to be a Minecraft YouTuber.

These are ‘experts’ at playing Minecraft, an online game similar to Lego, whereby players create lands out of square blocks that represent anything from a pig to diamonds or a wood. The game can be made as complicated as the player likes and skills and tips are learnt along the way.