2021 Gaming Hoopla

Welcome to the 2021 Gaming Hoopla!

The 2021 Gaming Hoopla will be held October 1st-3rd at the Doubletree by Hilton in Mundelein, IL.

The Gaming Hoopla is an gaming convention that is a fund-raiser for cancer related charities. This year the Gaming Hoopla is happy to partner with Aurora Cancer Care! To find out more about the Hoopla and why we do it, click here: Gaming Hoopla

To ensure public safety, you must be vaccinated fully, and show proof of vaccination at the door - your original card, or a photo or scan. As a charity for cancer research, we may have higher risk attendees and will hold ourselves to the highest standard of safety. More Information

The Gaming Hoopla features tabletop board gaming, miniatures, RPG's, giant board games, tournaments, free game rental from the Gaming Hoopla games library, exhibitors, and much more!

With hundreds of scheduled events, as well as open gaming areas and a well-curated rental library, Gaming Hoopla is an ideal place for board game hobbyists to play with friends and family, or meet new gaming buddies!

We also feature: The Best Raffle Ever!; Silent Auction; and the Hoopla Math Trade.

Less than an hour north of Chicago center and 1 hour south of Milwaukee center, 15 minutes off I-94, the DoubleTree by Hilton offers an on-site restaurant and bar (the Karma Pub), as well as dozens of very close dining options from fast food to sit-down restaurants.

The DoubleTree is located at 510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060. We have reserved a block of rooms with a reduced rate for Hoopla guests that are staying overnight. To reserve your discounted room, use this link: Gaming Hoopla Room Reservations or call (847)949-5100. If using the website, be sure to click the "Special Rates" box and put "GHG" in the group code field. If calling, be sure to give them the code "GHG" to get your discount! Breakfast for 2 guests per room is included. Be sure to reserve a room by September 19th!