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That's right, folks, after a two year hiatus we are so excited to be back for the 11th annual NOVA Open Tabletop Wargaming Convention. Not only are we back in action, but NOVA Open is bigger than ever before as we have added over 17,000 square feet of new event space at the adjacent Renaissance Capital View hotel.
Come join us for four full days of gaming, seminars, activities, and adventure for you and your family.
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The Venue
Boasting easily the best venue for both you and your family, the NOVA Open convention has never disappointed with its amazing Hyatt Regency host accommodations, or with the large selection of activities in the D.C. area! Come to the NOVA Open for great gaming and a travel experience of the nation’s capital at our special discount rate!
New in 2022, the NOVA Open is expanding across the street into the Renaissance Capital View hotel, bringing another 17,000 square feet of event space chock full of gaming and hobby goodness! Located a short 4 minute walk across Crystal Drive, the Renaissance offers both accommodations and gaming for all attendees.
The Staff
Meet the hosts of your favorite tabletop wargames! NOVA Open has an incredible team of vibrant, dedicated volunteer event leads, year-round staff, and convention volunteers. Many are well-known leaders in their hobby and gaming communities. What they all have in common is a genuine love of and commitment to NOVA Open, always putting attendees and fun first!
The east coast’s largest wargaming convention
What We’re About
The NOVA Open is a Washington, DC area tabletop wargaming convention with a strong focus on organized play, charity, hobby seminars, and social connection. Over 3,000 gamers attended in 2019.
2022 will see the 11th year of the NOVA Open, whose origins are traced to a 32-person outdoor charity BBQ tournament held in 2009 in Springfield, VA. Its legacy events include a massive Warhammer 40,000 GT, and more than 100 player events in X-Wing, Infinity, Warmachine, Malifaux, and many other large organized play tracks in numerous other game systems.
The NOVA Open Charitable Foundation is the sister organization of the convention. NOVA Open supports the charity and underwrites more than 80% of its expenses. This is achieved through the generosity of this community and the dedication of NOVA Open’s volunteers.