Category: Activities

  • Last Call: Nuke-Con Hotel Block

    Last Call: Nuke-Con Hotel Block

    Last day to get the special Nuke-Con rate is Sept 4.

    This is the last call! This post means this that we are getting closer to having an amazing weekend together. Consider staying at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Council Bluffs, IA and take this chance now to get our group rate of $129/night. Use the group name: Nuke-Con or the booking number SH78M1.

  • Game Runners Countdown

    Game Runners Countdown

    Masters of Games! We want you to run your games and you’ve got just over a week — until September 9th — to get them into the Program Book!

    You can register your games at this link, and as soon as they’re approved everybody can see the schedule here!

  • T-Shirt Countdown

    T-Shirt Countdown

    Your best chance at getting awesome shirt with the art of Fredd Gorham is to order them now! Order your shirt by September 9th.

  • Our Family Plays Games Hot Games Tables!

    Our Family Plays Games Hot Games Tables!

    With thousands of board games released every year and the hundreds already in your closet, it’s hard to decide which one’s up next. Not to worry – our friends at Our Family Plays Games are bringing some of the hottest to Nuke-Con. AND they’ll show you how to play!

    This year’s selections:

    If you want to be sure of a seat at the table, make sure to buy your badge here and then go to the schedule to reserve a spot.

  • Featured Game: Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

    Featured Game: Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

    1. Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
      Brought to you by Richard Norton, Artemis is back! With Artemis, players become the officers. There are new
      roles in this year’s program. All playing levels allowed, available to play all weekend. The Bridge is in Room H.

    Brought to you by Richard Norton. In Artemis, players can become the bridge Captain, Navigation, Communication, Weapons Officer and more! All playing levels allowed. Check here for the times available The Bridge is in Room H.

  • Gamers Garage Sale

    Gamers Garage Sale

    Clean out your gaming closets and turn your unwanted geekery into cash!

    Sell your gaming gear at the Nuke-Con Gamer Garage Sale on Saturday, October 5th from 12pm-2pm. This is your chance to unload those old games, consoles, collectibles, books, and more to folks who want to give them a new home.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to make some extra cash and help other gamers find their next favorite treasure!

    Space is limited, so sign up early! Details here https://www.nuke-con.com/gamer-garage-sale/

  • Score Epic Deals at the Gamer Garage Sale!

    Score Epic Deals at the Gamer Garage Sale!

    Can’t resist a good bargain? Well neither can we, so join us for the Gamer Garage Sale at Nuke-Con!

    On Saturday, October 5th from 12pm to 2pm, outside the Main Gaming Hall, convention-goers will be unloading their gaming treasures. Board games, comics, RPG’s, video games, books, card games, rare collectibles and must-have accessories… you just never know what gaming loot you’ll find at the Gamer Garage Sale!

    Don’t miss out on this chance to snag some amazing deals and expand your collection of gamer goodness!

  • Buy Your Badges Now

    Buy Your Badges Now

    Nuke-con is excited about our time together, it is getting closer each day! Not to toot our own horn but with this being the 34th year we are 3400% more excited to show up and show you all a great time.

    This is a reminder that we have less then 50 days till Nuke-Con!
    To get your badge, simply click here to get started.
    A quick note from Staffer Steve: I suggest that you get your badge now while its fresh on the brain.
    Not next week, not the day before the con starts, but right now!

    And since you’re coming to the con, why not look like a style icon?
    This year’s Nuke-Con shirt design is celebrating D&D’s 50th anniversary, and its as stylish and iconic looking as it gets!
    You can Pre-order these stylish and iconic looking until September 9th.
    Click here to order your stylish iconic shirt

  • Badges Still at Pre-Reg Prices

    Badges Still at Pre-Reg Prices

    Announcement time!

    Nuke-Con is getting ready for another great year. Here is a friendly reminder that pre-registration is available now!

    Badges are available for $45 for the whole weekend or you can get daily tickets for Friday and Saturday. Badges for kids accompanied by an adult are $6.

    Buying a badge? Why not buy a shirt! Want to buy a shirt? Buy a badge! We want you to be the coolest in the room.

    These pre-registration prices will be in effect until September 8th at 11pm. After that you can buy badges at the door.

  • Nuke-Con Out and About

    Nuke-Con Out and About

    We haven’t forgotten that OCon is this weekend — June 28, 29, 30. You still have time to see what it’s all about!

    You can catch Nuke-Con on Sunday, June 30 in the game room with the following games:

    • Flamecraft (10 am, 2 pm)
    • Wyrmspan (2 pm)
    • Fluxx (10 am)
    • Splendor (Noon)

    Many other games are also available.

    See you there!