Friday 10/1, 10:00am - 2:00am
Saturday 10/2, 8:00am - 2:00am
Sunday 10/3, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before event

On-site badge sales will NOT be available for 2021. Online Registration is now closed.
Below is a quick summary of those details that are different for 2021, but the major change will be that all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination means all attendees 12 years old or older must:
  • Show a photo, scan, or your original vaccine card. The name of the vaccine card must match the name on the badge
    - OR - Digital vaccination record from the place that administered your vaccine
  • Fully vaccinated = 14 days after either your second shot or your single Johnson & Johnson shot
If you are not able/willing to show proof of vaccination, or not enough time has lapsed to ensure full protection, then you will be denied entry to the Hoopla. We recognize that this decision may alienate some potential attendees, but we simply are not willing to compromise on the highest standard of public safety. As a charity for cancer research and treatment, some of our Hoopla attendees may be at a higher risk due to particular types of cancer or cancer treatment, so we will continue to hold ourselves to the highest level of safety on their behalf. 

What will be the same:
  • The Best Raffle EVER - will be as awesome as ever, with a mix of new items and those that were intended for 2020
  • Silent Auction - will be moved to a new area with significantly more space!
  • Events - As before, we will use TableTop.events and attendees can both create and register for specific game events
  • Library - The Gaming Hoopla will provide our entire library of board games available to borrow for free to all attendees (as usual)
  • Exhibitors - We are delighted to welcome back Colosseum Games as an exhibitor for 2021!

What will be different:
  • Play n’ Win - the Play N’ Win section will not be present for 2021
  • Tournaments - Likewise, we will skip most of our regular tournaments for 2021
  • VIG Reception - We will be pausing the VIG reception for 2021, but we will make sure that VIG get some extra special goodies for their generous, additional support of The Hoopla
  • Weekend Badges only  - In deference to possible capacity restrictions, we will be selling ONLY full, weekend-long badges to help regulate the upper cap of attendees allowed at any given time. Single day tickets should return in 2022. 
  • On-site Badge Sales - All attendees will need to register for a badge BEFORE The Hoopla, and on-site badge sales will not be allowed.
  • Proof of Vaccination - Be prepared to show proof of vaccination when you check in to receive your badge for The Hoopla.
  • Masks - As of August 26th, 2021, Illinois has reinstated an indoor mask mandate. Therefore, all Hoopla attendees will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the Hoopla. Complimentary masks will be available for free for those who need or desire one.

As mentioned above, registration for badges will continue through Sept 29th. On-site badge sales will NOT be allowed, so you must register before The Hoopla begins.