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Havoc! XL Event Submissions Close

Today, event submissions close for Havoc! XL, the premier miniatures gaming convention of the Northeast. If you want to run a game at Havoc!, sign up today.

Battle Group Boston has run Havoc! continuously for 39 years, well…except for the two Covid-19 years. We will hold Havoc XL (2026) at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA. Badges are not required to submit events. Hours and sessions will be:

  • Fri., Mar. 27 2026, 6:00pm – 11:30pm, 1 session
  • Sat., Mar. 28 2026, 8:00am – 11:30pm, 3 sessions
  • Sun., Mar. 29 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm, 1 session

Havoc has a long tradition of being the best miniatures convention in the Northeast with high quality games, displays and tournaments. Check out our Havoc! page for game master and player registration information or go straight to our Table Top Events page to register. Every year we present two awards at Havoc!:

  • The Dave Award, in honor of Dave Donovan, friend and mentor to us all. It is BGB’s recognition of excellence and is given to the best of show event at each Havoc! Check out the past winners;
  • The Al Award, in memory of Al Garnache. This award is given to the game master that puts on the event with the most visual appeal. You can see the past winners.

The cost for the weekend is:

  • $50 for a player over 12;
  • $25 for any players 12 and under;
  • $20 for game masters;
  • $2 for non-playing game masters;
  • Free for people viewing the games or visiting the dealers.

Do you need a roommate? Post a request on the Havoc Facebook page to find someone to room with.

Some important convention dates to keep track of:

  • Mar. 20, Player pre registration ends. You can always register at the door.