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Category: News
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Welcome Special Guest Chris Gonnerman
“I was born in Edina, Missouri at the old Gibson Hospital (which they closed not long afterward… coincidence?) and raised north of Hurdland, Missouri on a farm. I graduated from Knox County High School in 1983, and went to Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) but after almost three years I entered the Air Force. My plan was to finish my degree after I got out, but I never went back, and I have no regrets.”
While his work is in various computer-related fields, his passion for games and for writing led to the creation of the Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game rules in 2006 and the Iron Falcon Rules For Classic Fantasy Role-Playing in 2014, followed by several adventure modules and other supplements as well as a handful of less well-known works of fiction.
Chris makes occasional appearances at game conventions and other public game venues, and in 2024 worked with the Fall-Con Convention in Quincy, Illinois to create the Basic Fantasy Adventure Binge, a unique two-day event for almost thirty participants to play up to fourteen hours of Basic Fantasy RPG in a completely new, as-yet unreleased adventure series. This is expected to become an annual event, and the 2025 Adventure Binge is already under development.
Of course, you can find Chris on Facebook, Basic Fantasy Forum.
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Board of Directors-Call for Nominations
When you attended Nuke-Con 2024, you became a member for the full year. With Nuke-Con 2025 approaching it is time again for the call of Nominations
As a member of Nuke-Con, do you want to help guide the direction of the convention?
The Board of Directors is comprised of five people who are appointed directly and two more who are elected by fellow Nuke-Con members. Who have responsibility for the general oversight and financial well-being of the organization. The Board of Directors also helps to ensure effective and efficient management of the organization’s operations. In other words, the Board of Directors guides what Nuke-Con does.
If you are interested in running for our open position, click here to see the board and here for submitting your nomination!
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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.
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Hotel Block
With Nuke-Con coming closer we invite you to come stay close by staying at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, IA
To book online or via phone (712) 318-5706 and ask to put in the Nuke-Con block.
Rates are $129 (plus taxes and fees) a night and rooms are going fast!
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Vendor Shout-out Petty Cache
Nuke-Con 2025 is a return engagement for Petty Cache, your #1 source for fancy dice trays, dice bags, dice jewelry and custom printing and binding. Contact them at pettyprinting@gmail.com to ask about customs!
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Pre-Registration Badge Deadline
To get Pre-Reg Badge prices you must complete your purchase by 6PM Central on 09/12/2025.
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Vendor Shout-out Gaming at Joe’s
When you visit Gaming at Joe’s, you’ll see that everything he sells at his booth are items he would buy for himself for his personal collection. It’s good to have him back!
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Don’t forget your badge!
Come join us on October 3rd though the 5th for a Weekend of Games and vendors and fun!
We are happy to be at the Mid America Center again for our 35th year! Set your sights on the future with us — working to bring in more engagement and fun. You coming to join us year after year has made our community, AND you get to meet the new people who’re discovering us for the first time. We’re looking forward to seeing bright faces and hearing the laughter and joy
Buy your badge here.
Register a game here.
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Call for Game Masters
Have you wanted to share a game or TTRPG with others but haven’t found anyone to play? Why not come to Nuke-Con and share with us! We welcome gamers of all ages to show and tell about what games you have to share. You can plan to play a few different games over the whole weekend!
