We're Back! In Wisconsin, that is.
This is awesome for so many reasons! We started in Wisconsin. As we grew, we shifted to find a bigger venue, and now it’s time to shift again to an even bigger venue. We are proud to be going back home to where we started. Speaking of home, Wisconsin is also home to Aurora Cancer Care. We are excited to be operating in the same area where your money and our donation benefits the most.
Regular gamers may recognize the Hyatt. Many other local conventions have passed through here over the years, as well as being a popular hotel for GenCon attendees in the past. The new venue is nearly double the event space, allowing for more games, more special events, more space, and more people to meet. All this adds up to achieving the ultimate goal, raising funds for cancer charities, while playing board games!
Regular gamers may recognize the Hyatt. Many other local conventions have passed through here over the years, as well as being a popular hotel for GenCon attendees in the past. The new venue is nearly double the event space, allowing for more games, more special events, more space, and more people to meet. All this adds up to achieving the ultimate goal, raising funds for cancer charities, while playing board games!
Important DatesEvent - May 2-4, 2025
Badge Pre-Registration Sunday, January 19th, 2 PM Event Submission Sunday, January 19th, 2 PM Hotel Block Reservations Opens Open Now! VIG Early Event Sign Up Begins Friday, February 7th, 12 Noon Gen. Admission Event Sign-Up Begins Sunday, February 9th, 4 PM |
HoursFriday 5/2, 10 AM - Midnight
Saturday 5/3, 8 AM - Midnight Sunday 5/4, 8 AM - 5 PM Doors open 30 minutes before event |
BadgesWeekend
$65 Single Day Friday $25 Saturday $35 Sunday $25 VIG $129 On-site Badges (if available) Weekend $75 Fri. $30, Sat. $40, Sun. $30 |
Gaming Hoopla 2024
We raised $30,684 for Aurora Cancer Care!
The Gaming Hoopla is dedicated to making sure that all people feel welcome and safe at all Hoopla events.
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All of our proceeds go directly to
Aurora Cancer Care
Aurora Cancer Care raises funds for leading-edge cancer research and compassionate care at Aurora Health Care facilities throughout eastern Wisconsin. Their work helps patients, supports families, and builds cancer awareness across our community.
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