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.

Important Dates

​Badge Pre-Registration
ENDS Friday, April 19th
(Walk-in badges available on site)
Event Submission
January 19th - April 25th
Hotel Block 
Open Now, CLOSES April 10th
VIG Early Event Sign Up Begins
Friday, February 7th, 12 Noon
Gen. Admission Event Sign-Up Begins
Sunday, February 9th, 4 PM
Event sign-up runs live through the weekend.

Event
May 2-4, 2025

Hours

Friday 5/2, 10 AM - Midnight
Saturday 5/3, 8 AM - Midnight
Sunday 5/4, 8 AM - 5 PM
Doors open 1 hour before event
IMPORTANT NOTE: No outside food or drink is allowed in the hotel common spaces or event spaces. Food and drink purchased on site at the restaurants or convenience area are allowed. Outside food is allowed in all guest rooms. 

Badges

Weekend
$65
Single Day
Friday $25
Saturday $35
Sunday $25
​VIG 
$129

On-site Badges (if available)
Weekend $75
Fri. $30, Sat. $40, Sun. $30
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W Kilbourn Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53203
​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!

Gaming Hoopla 2024

We raised $30,684 for Aurora Cancer Care!

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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.

​To learn more, click here.
Can't attend the Hoopla? You can help anyway!
For more information about our charity or where your money goes, visit Aurora Cancer Care.