Who ranks for “wargaming convention”

Wargaming conventions bring tabletop miniature hobbyists together for multi-day tournaments, painting masterclasses, and massive historical or sci-fi scenario games. These events range from massive competitive circuits to relaxed community meetups.

A look at a smaller regional gathering demonstrates the relaxed and welcoming nature of local events: 14m Chillcon 2024 - The Best Wargaming Convention You've Never Heard Of! 4.5K views · 2 years ago YouTube · Tesseract Miniature Studios

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Major US Wargaming Conventions

The Las Vegas Open (LVO) : Held in Nevada, it is a premier destination for high-level competitive play, massive vendor halls, and extensive painting events. Adepticon : Located in the Milwaukee/Chicago area, it is one of the "big three" US conventions, famous for massive participation and cutthroat tournaments. NOVA Open : Based in the Washington, D.C. area, this massive charity-driven event hosts thousands of players across multiple miniature systems. HMGS Events : Run by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, conventions like Historicon, Fall In!, and Cold Wars focus heavily on historical military simulations and massive multi-player campaigns.

For a sense of scale at historical wargaming events, you can watch highlights from a specialized historical gathering: 9m Cold Wars 2025: It's Back? 28K views · 1 year ago YouTube · Little Wars TV

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