Nuke-Con

Category: Activities

  • Summertime Aftershock Game Days

    Summertime Aftershock Game Days

    We had such a good time at our Aftershock in May at the Bellevue Public Library that we’ve decided to do it again. And again!

    Gen Can’t on August 1st

    Gen Can’t is for all you folx choosing not to travel to Indianapolis. The Game Shoppe Bellevue is once again welcoming people for RPGs (there’s a DCC event already scheduled!), at least 3 new Asmodee games (Azul Kids, Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo, Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains), and whatever else you all choose to bring and share.

    Check out the evolving schedule and add your own games to it here.

    No charge to come and enjoy!
    Game times are 11 am to 8 pm.
    The Game Shoppe Bellevue is located at 1406 Harlan Dr, Bellevue, NE.

    Yellow Cake on August 22

    Once again Holy Cross Lutheran Church is hosting us for an all-day game event. In addition to the games and good times, there will be food available on site. You can schedule your game here and see what else is being offered here.

    There will be a $5 charge at the door to help defray expenses. The charge is only $4 if you bring one or two (or a bagful!) of non-perishable food items. All food donations go to Holy Cross’s food bank.

    Who: You! and maybe two or three of your friends.
    When: Game times are from 10 am to 10 pm.
    Where: 4117 Terrace Drive Omaha, NE

    We’ll be seeing you soon!

  • Nuke-Con is this Weekend!

    Nuke-Con is this Weekend!

    Countdown to first day of Nuke-Con on Oct 3rd!

    This is a reminder to…

    • Check the Game Schedule
    • See what Vendors we have to sell you fine goodies galore
    • Examine the list of our Panels for the weekend
    • Say hello to our local Ghostbusters on Saturday Oct 4th
    • Come see Artemis, Retro Gaming and More!
    • Play in an Extra Life Charity Event during the weekend
    • Help us name our three new Mascots. Just look at them!
    • Surf through the Board Game Wagon’s collection of over 1500 games
    • Have a Weekend of Games full of fun!
  • Extra Life at Nuke-Con

    Extra Life at Nuke-Con

    Extra life is a nationwide charity that raises money for Children’s Miracle Network. While a lot of Extra Lifers use video game streaming to raise money, we’re partnering with Nuke-Con to bring board games into the mix!

    So many ways to contribute! Extra Life will have a booth in Vendor Alley where we offer 3D-printed board game upgrade components along with other gaming accessories and things that just look cool on your shelf! Don’t forget to play a game of plinko or roll a custom die to try your luck at winning a prize. We’ll also have custom re-roll tokens, good at selected D&D Adventurers League and Pathfinder Society games when you need just one more chance to succeed! And look for the board games run by Adam Vraspir and you’ll be able to contribute right at the table.

    On behalf of Nuke-Con and Extra Life, thank you for helping to support Children’s Hospital Foundation.

  • Kids’ Track

    Kids’ Track

    Welcome to Kids Track! Welcome to the Kids Track! 

    We want the kiddos to have plenty of choices to pick from and enjoy themselves as much as the adults do and these events are designated “kid friendly”.

    A few of the events we expect to see:

    • Floriferous : “Experience joy as you gather flowers from your garden and pair them with your cards!”
    • Monkey Palace (the Lego game) : “Rebuild a breathtaking palace for a community of monkeys.”
    • Solar Gardens : “Draft tiles to build a rooftop garden in harmony with nature.”

    Many thanks to Katy Themm for putting this schedule together, and to the GM Kids who’re running other games throughout the weekend.

  • The War Room at Nuke-Con

    The War Room at Nuke-Con

    The War Room at Nuke-Con: A New Front for Your Tabletop Warfare

    This year, Nuke-Con is launching a new play area for fans of tactics, terrain, and tabletop firepower – a dedicated zone for tabletop and miniature wargaming known as:

    The War Room

    Whether you’re a seasoned commander or a curious newcomer, this is your call to arms. The War Room adds a whole new dimension to Nuke-Con’s already diverse lineup of tabletop experiences.

    For 2025, The War Room will be proudly hosted by the Omaha Beach Wargaming Club (OBWC), OBWC will feature a wide array of historical and fantasy miniature games, including:

    • What A Tanker! – Dominate the battlefield one turret at a time.
    • Fly! Fight! Win! – Take to the skies in thrilling dogfights.
    • Commands & Colors – Command ancient armies in fast-paced, card-driven warfare.
    • Oathmark: Lord of the Rings -Epic fantasy battles in Middle-earth.
    • …and more.

    Want to Lead the Charge?

    GM sign-ups are open now, and slots are filling fast! Nuke-Con is actively recruiting Game Masters to help bring The War Room to life. If you’ve got a scenario you’re itching to run or a ruleset you’re passionate about, this is your moment. Schedule it into the arena here.

    Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new chapter at Nuke-Con.

    We’ll see you on the battlefield.

  • Can’t Make Gen Con? Join in Gen Can’t

    Can’t Make Gen Con? Join in Gen Can’t

    The Game Shoppe Bellevue will join with Nuke-Con on Saturday Aug 2 from 11am-8pm to bring the unconventional Con to you! There will be plenty of games and snacks to keep you going all day, so bring friends and family to join in on the fun.

    No entry fee! No table fee! No table reservations required!

    Want to show off a game? Register to run now!

  • Gen Can’t

    Gen Can’t

    Gen Can’t is coming!

    The Game Shoppe Bellevue is hosting Gen Con Alternate events July 31 to Aug 3, and Nuke-Con is partnering with them to celebrate tabletop gaming at the local level. We’ll be running games at the store on Saturday, August 2 from 11 am to 8 pm.

    No entry fee! No table fee! No table reservations required!

    Want to share your favorite game? Register to run it now at https://www.nuke-con.com/fs/submit-event/83/Aftershock+2025.2+-+Gen+Can’t

  • Play Games at Aftershock Yellow Cake!

    Play Games at Aftershock Yellow Cake!

    There’s still time to schedule your favorite game for Aftershock Yellow Cake on Saturday July 19!

    We’ll be playing from 10 am to 10 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4117 Terrace Dr, Omaha, NE 68134.

    You can see what’s already on the schedule here.

    Food will be available!

    Join us all day for just $5. If you choose to bring two non-perishable food items for the food bank, the cost is only $4.

    See you there!

  • Great Plains Game Festival time!

    This Friday-Sunday Great Plains Game Festival is in Lincoln and Nuke-Con will be there!

    “GPGF hosts the full spectrum of tabletop games. Nuke-Con will present four of this year’s hot games — Trio, Cities, Cabanaga and Castle Combo – plus a favorite dice game called Naasii.”

    We’ll be here all weekend. Come join us in the Yankee room! We will in the pink.

  • Monthly Con Meeting Time!

    Monthly Con Meeting Time!

    Its Wednesday! So that means its our monthly meeting day. If you have ever wanted to join the convention then today is a good start. We will talk with all the committees, talk about upcoming events, and make plans for Nuke-Con 2025. Everyone is welcome and come see if you want to join us for the coming year! Start time is 6:30pm and we will go till about 8

    Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/tss9ApS