Every gamer has at least one of those games they used to love to play and most likely still love to play, but they’ve been sitting on the shelf, dusty and neglected, for far too long. Most people also have at least one “extinct game”. What we mean by this is that everyone has at …
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You can Early Bird for Nuke-Con 35 at Nuke-Con.com
Welcome to the Con!
It’s that time again. Do you have your dice, meeples and other gaming gear? When and Where Nuke-Con 2024 is hosted in the ballrooms at the Mid-America Center at One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Parking Lot D is the closest to the south doors / convention center entrance. Hours of operationBadge purchasing or …
Board of Directors
The time for voting is just a part of the season and to make sure your voices are heard we would like you to vote for Board of Directors. And if you have a recommendation we have a spot of the ballot to write in. Voting will be held onsite during the convention only. There …
Staffer Steve’s Refresher Reminder
Staffer Steve here, I’ve noticed a trend at every Nuke-Con where there’s always a few people who’ve forgotten the rules for the game (or games) they’re hosting / running / demoing / playing / etc. at the con. Sometimes it’s a game they’ve played many times before, but it’s been a while and so they’re …
Meet the Vendors: StarFighter Comics
StarFighter Comics is a new comic & game store located in Sioux City Iowa. We have been serving the geek community for 2 years now! We carry comics, games, cards, toys, & anything pop culture in between! We also have a website, StarFighterComics.com so if you can’t make the trip to Sioux City we can …
Meet the Vendors: Oakley’s Nerd Nook
At Oakley’s Nerd Nook, I make hand crafted, wooden gaming accessories. I have dice boxes in three different sizes, with the lid doubling as dice rolling trays. I also make dice towers in plinko style towers fronted with clear acrylic screen so you can see the dice as they pop. The boxes and towers work …
Meet the Vendors: Art by El
Art By El is the place to go for cute and nerdy stationery, resin dice and accessories. We can’t pick just one craft! El is a self-taught illustrator and crafter, supported by her husband and, occasionally, friends. With over 15 years of experience in various creative endeavors, we’re reaching for the stars with every event. …
Exhibitors
Some people just want to share their joy in our nerdy hobbies. Spend some time with our exhibitors: There’s more information on the Exhibitor’s Page, and (of course) during Nuke-Con’s weekend.
Featured Game: Mind’s Eye Theatre LARP
There’s roll-playing (you know, where the dice run the story) and then there’s role-playing. The ultimate in role-playing is the Live Action kind. The kind you’ll find with Omaha Underworld: Wild West. Omaha Underworld is a local troupe looking to share this amazing hobby. No boffer swords here, this is a theatre LARP. No experience …