Category: News

  • Aftershock!

    Its almost here! Come join us this weekend May 16th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Bellevue Public Library.We will be in our pink Nuke-Con shirts by conference room.

    Look here to register some games to play!

    Its free admission. Most games are welcomed, because of limited space board games and card games would be preferred.

  • New Mascots!

    New Mascots!

    Thank you everyone made suggestions for our new Mascots’ names. Please welcome Haz Max, Raddius and Trinity to the Nuke-Con family!

    Haz Max

    Euro-type board games is Haz Max’s regular pleasure, but he really shines in the abstract game category. You would not believe the thinking power in that headblock.

    Raddius

    Raddius is a fan of wargame minis. He finds his sword most useful in reaching across the long tables to move the pieces.

    Trinity

    A-a-a-nd Action! LARPs, boffos, comedy improv, costumes — those are the things Trinity loves best. Anything to keep moving!

    Our new generation mascots are ready to carry the Nuke-Con story onward!

    What do you think they are doing this summer? Does Haz Max look like a captain to you? Is Raddius cool enough to fill the Prize Vault with new goodies for you to spend your rads on? Trinity wants to try her hand at everything!

    What stories do you think they would tell?

    We invite our creative Nuke-Con community to imagine backstories or artwork for the trio. We’d love to see what you’ve got! Send your thoughts to mascots@nuke-con.com

  • Last chance, Early Birds!

    Last chance, Early Birds!

    The year is wrapping up and so is our early bird pricing. You have until end of day December 31st to get your badges for Nuke-Con 2026 October 2nd-4th at the Mid America Center. If you have already gotten your badge but you know someone who would love to come along, buy them a badge, too! You both can have a fun-filled weekend of gaming, adventures and stories galore! With your continued support we are looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

  • Extra Life at Nuke-Con 2025

    Extra Life at Nuke-Con 2025

    Extra life was a success! With everyone’s efforts Extra Life raised a total over the weekend of $1,387 dollars! Thank you for everyone who played games, bought raffle tickets (and donated raffle prizes!) and contributed at the Extra Life booth. All these helped us raise so much for the Extra Life!

  • Thank you!

    Thank you!

    Nuke-Con 2025 has come and gone in the blink of an eye. We had an incredible weekend with many good times! The sounds of dice and laughter were a delight amidst the murmur of everyone being lost to the many worlds laid before them. Thank you to the Ghostbusters for keeping the Mid America Center and all of us and safe from ghosts and ghouls. Thank you to everyone who came out in cosplay! To all who participated in our panels and to everyone who enjoyed them. To our vendors, To Fredd, Shay, and Chris for coming and sharing our space. Most of all, thank you! To the gamers, who are the reason Nuke-Con exists. From all of the staff and our volunteers we couldn’t have Nuke-Con without you.

  • Play to Win at Nuke-Con

    Play to Win at Nuke-Con

    Thanks in part to Double Exposure’s Envoy program we have a selection of Play to Win games at Nuke-Con this year!

    Look for the Play-to-Win tables near the main entrance of the Ballroom. Any paid member can check out one of our Play to Win games and try it out at our Play to Win tables.

    Check out the full details on our site.

  • 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!
  • Shout-out to Our Exhibitors

    Shout-out to Our Exhibitors

    The Weekend of Games welcomes all sorts of family entertainment. Please make time to visit with our exhibitors:

    • LOLUG (Lincoln and Omaha LEGO® User Group) is a group of Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFOL) that was founded in 2012 with two members meeting in a booth at Lazlo’s in the Haymarket in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since then the roster has soared to over 50 members! LOLUG has men and women fans of LEGO® from all ages so everyone should feel welcome at their meetings and events.
    • The House of Afros, Capes & Curls, promoting geek culture without ethnic boundaries. Speak, Friend and Enter!
    • Spielbound Board Game Café, whose founders believe that games inspire, motivate, and help us grow. Spielbound is a positive space seeking to provide all people the challenge, art, and fun unique to the world of board games.
    • Mike Seek, bringing his Rebel Fleet display.
    • Nebraska Pride, an all women’s tackle football team based in Omaha, NE. It’s the Womens Football Alliance 2024 Division II National Champion and has now been pushed to the pro league. Tryout season is in October and they are looking for more players and more fans. Come on by and meet the team!
  • Vendor Shout-out Konspiracy Cospla

    Vendor Shout-out Konspiracy Cospla

    “Hi!  We are Konspiracy Cosplay, a small family owned business located in South Central, SD.  We design & handmade fleece beanies, scarves & plushies as well as perler art.” 

  • FIND YOUR PATH THROUGH THE CONVENTION

    FIND YOUR PATH THROUGH THE CONVENTION

    Being new to Nuke-Con can be a bit overwhelming. We’re here to help!

    If you want to:You can:
    Play a game.Filter the online schedule for type of game and time it’s being played.
    Learn how role-playing games work.Ask at the DnD Adventurers League or The Pathfinder Society.
    Explore your artistic side.Spend some time with Special Guest Fredd Gorham. Visit with the artists in the Vendor Alley. Paint your own mini figure at the Paint-n-Take Table.
    Peek behind the screen of the different game types.Sit in on a panel.
    Try a new board game.Borrow a game from the library at the Board Game Wagon.
    Fight a WWII battle in miniature.Check out the activities at The War Room.
    Buy gifts for your friends or for yourself.Cruise the Vendor Alley.
    Eat!The Mid-America Center provides food and drinks.
    Have fun with your kids.Search the schedule for Kids Track events.
    Hang out with your friends.Relax at one of the tables in the hallway outside the game room.
    Earn Prize Rads.Play a game.
    Spend your Prize Rads.Browse the Prize Vault.
    Ask a question about the convention.Find a staff person in a hot pink STAFF shirt.