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  • Introducing: The Aftershock Quick Sale Table!

    Introducing: The Aftershock Quick Sale Table!

    “Staffer Steve” here, and I have two questions for you…

    #1. Do you have any board games or RPG books you’ve been meaning to let go of?

    #2. Would you like to help the Nuke-Con?

    If you answered yes to both questions, well my fellow Nuke-Head, have I got some good news for you!

    We’re trying something new at the May Aftershock by hosting a sale of “gently used” board games and RPG books. So, if you have such items that you’d like to donate, bring them with you to the May Aftershock, and we’ll take care of the rest!

    On the other hand, for those of you looking to buy board games or RPG books at reasonable prices, then the May Aftershock is also for you!

    It’s a win for everyone as the donators will get back some storage space, the game collectors will get games at good prices and all proceeds will help Nuke-Con fund future events!

    So stop by the registration desk to drop off your donations and/or purchase donated items at the Nuke-Con Quick Sale Table. It’s as simple as that! 

    See you at the Aftershock! 

  • [Bzzzt] Data Correction in Process

    [Bzzzt] Data Correction in Process

    There are one or two old posts floating around the social media world about Nuke-Con’s annual convention. While we love the engagement, we need to make a correction:

    Nuke-Con 2023 is happening at the Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA on September 22, 23, and 24.

    Bring your dice, your meeples, your terrain . . . and your friends!  You can purchase your badges, and if you want to run a game (yes, please!) submit events to run on our website.

  • D&D 5E at the Aftershock

    D&D 5E at the Aftershock

    If you’ve got a sweet tooth craving for some tasty RPG treats, then the Aftershock is the just the candy shop you’ve been looking for!

    Our cadre of seven DMs will be presenting some D&D Adventurer’s League,
    some D&D Learn to Play for the curious, the new Dungeon Crawl Classics
    0-level funnel adventure and a ShadowDark RPG 0-level dungeon crawl!

    You can see the full (ever-changing) schedule of games here.

    Learn more — times and costs — here.

    See you at the Aftershock!

  • May 2023 Aftershock – Volunteers

    May 2023 Aftershock – Volunteers

    Greetings!

    Are you planning on attending the May Aftershock? Think you might have some free time between games?

    Maybe you aren’t sure, but maybe you’d like to help out?

    Step on up – we’re taking names (no rear kicking involved) of folks who are interested in helping out at the front desk. If you have an hour or more available and are willing to give your time, contact volunteers@nuke-con.com.

  • Return of the Aftershock

    Return of the Aftershock

    Staffer Steve here, and I…

    Wait… do you feel that?

    I haven’t felt one of these in over two years!

    THE AFTERSHOCKS HAVE RETURNED!

    For those you new to the sensation of an Aftershock, allow me to explain…

    Periodically, Nuke-Con arranges for one-day special game events, known as “Aftershocks”, which are held at locations around the Omaha area.

    Related: Aftershock Game Days

    They have returned… and our first Aftershock in over two years is taking place at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church!

    We will need GM’s! We will need game hosts! And we will need gamers… so many gamers!

    We will have board games! and tabletop RPGs! and miniatures!  Bring your friends!  Everybody is welcome!  We must all Escape Reality, one game at a time!

    The Aftershock happens May 27th, 2023 at 10AM and goes to 10PM, for twelve hours worth of Escaping Reality.

    Get your tickets at the door for $5 per person for the entire day (or take $1.00 off with a donation of two cans of food for the church’s food pantry)!

    I’ll see you there!

    UPDATE: I just received word that Nuke-Con artist extraordinaire Fredd Gorham will be hosting an Artist Jam at the Aftershock, so we’re calling all artists to the event!

  • News Roundup: BoD Nominations, Early Bird Registrations

    News Roundup: BoD Nominations, Early Bird Registrations

    Tonight, at 11:59pm central time, is the deadline for nominations for our Board of Directors.

    The board has the following timeline of events upon the close of nominations:

    • 2022-12-29 The board confirms eligibility of nominees.
    • 2022-01-16 Campaign period starts for nominees.
    • 2022-01-29 Election begins.
    • 2022-02-03 Election / voting ends at end of day.
    • 2022-02-06 Announce new directors.

    We will be following up with additional info on eligibility for voting.

    Early Bird Registration Ends Soon

    You can still purchase your registration at the discounted early bird price through 12/31/2022 11:59pm central time. A weekend of gaming is also a great gift to give friends an family!

  • Nuke-Con 2022 – That’s a Wrap

    Nuke-Con 2022 – That’s a Wrap

    Thank you to our sponsors, Nebraska Ataxia and Our Family Plays Games, our merchants, our play organizers, our game masters, our board game hosts, and our gamers!

    Thank you to our guests Fredd Gorham and Steve Dawes!

    Thank you to those who volunteered during the year and throughout the weekend!

    Through the generosity of donors and buyers, the charity raffle, re-rolls, benefit games, our gamer garage sale, and other donations, we raised . . .

    $1370.00 for Extra Life / Children’s Hospital Foundation.

    On behalf of the staff, board, and volunteers, thank you for your generosity!

    We’ll be back in 2023!

  • Convention Book Available

    Convention Book Available

    Happy Nuke-Con Eve!

    In addition to viewing the Schedule online and being able to reserve your spot at games, you can now download the PDF of the 2022 Nuke-Con Convention Book!

    Inside you will find information about the events, when they happen, a map of the space, our Special Guests, Sponsors, and more!

    Huge thanks to the volunteer who assembles the book and the volunteers that proof the content, create graphics, etc. It looks great!

    See you tomorrow! Nuke-Con is for Everyone!

  • More About the 2022 Charity Raffle!

    More About the 2022 Charity Raffle!

    The Extra Life raffle is your chance to win something new for your nerd collection and at the same time help to entertain the children receiving care at Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $1 each, or you can buy 8 all at once for only $5. All proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital and Medical Care Foundation.

    Would you like to know what you might win?  Here’s a list, and they’ll all be on display near the Adventurers League play area on the convention floor.

    Many thanks to our generous donors!

    ItemDonorDrawing time
    Dungeon Crate #1Dungeon Crate OmahaFriday 6 pm
    Dungeon Crate #2Dungeon Crate OmahaFriday 8 pm
    Daniel Cortopassi print “She Cats of Venus”Nuke-ConFriday 10 pm
    Dungeon Crate #3Dungeon Crate OmahaFriday 10 pm
    Lora Zombie watercolor
    “Eddie Munson II”    		Marcello de VelazquesSaturday noon
    Sarah Clemens print “When it rains”Nuke-ConSaturday noon
    Dungeon Crate #4Dungeon Crate OmahaSaturday noon
    Dungeon Crate #5Dungeon Crate OmahaSaturday 2 pm
    Shipwreck d6Shipwreck DiceSaturday 2 pm
    Dungeon Crate #6Dungeon Crate OmahaSaturday 4 pm
    Limited Edition Tiamat FunkoMarcello de VelazquezSaturday 4 pm
    Dungeon Crate #7Dungeon Crate OmahaSaturday 5:30 pm
    Painted Dwarven Forge Dungeon Set complete with miniatures “Adventure Awaits”Terry BarneySaturday 5:30 pm
    Norse Foundry “Baby Flamingo” Flamingo DiceJosh StorzSaturday 8 pm
    Dungeon Crate #8Dungeon Crate OmahaSaturday 8 pm
    Dungeon Crate #9Dungeon Crate OmahaSunday 10 am
    3D Diorama of Erol Otis’ “Basic D&D” CoverJoshua FrittsSunday 10 am
    Dungeon Crate #10Dungeon Crate OmahaSunday noon
    Mimic FunkoJames SchweissSunday noon
    Spelljammer Book Set: Adventures in SpaceBrian CliftSunday noon
  • “What’s Up” with Artist Guest of Honor, Fredd Gorham

    “What’s Up” with Artist Guest of Honor, Fredd Gorham

    What are you excited about in regards to the Con?

    Where do I start? I am excited to see my Nuke-Con family! I’m excited to meet new artists and talk about art! I am beyond excited to get the chance to draw and design people’s player characters or OC’s! I am excited to premier two new art prints at this convention! I am excited at the prospect of getting a few artists to sit with me at my table to draw with me. Just drawing while being in the room with people who are excited about their games is inspirational for me to create.

    Most of all, I am excited about being home, because Nuke-Con has been my home away from home since its beginning. 

    What was the last Movie or Show you have watched?

    The last movie I watched: THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film produced by the legendary Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. The film follows a highly fictionalized version of San Te, a legendary Shaolin martial arts disciple who trained under the general Chi Shan, and brought Shaolin kung-fu to the masses. Lots of great action, lots of humor and a wonderful example of the Shaw Brothers studio at its prime.

    The last documentary I watched: 24×36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS is a documentary that explores the world of illustrated movie poster art; the artists who create it, companies and studios that commission it, galleries that display it, and collectors and fans who hang it. 

    The latest Star Wars work: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT v.2 is the next Star Wars card set that I worked on for Topps Cards. I can’t get enough Boba Fett now that he’s ACTUALLY cool. lol.

    What is your latest Project?

    FREDD GORHAM’S SKETCHBOOK V.2 is the latest volume of my artbook series. This should be out by the end of the year, and feature commentary on several of my art pieces. Also due sometime in the new year are  365 v.1 – v.2, which are two collections of my “Sketch Every Day” challenges. For one year I sketched a new sketch everyday as a way to challenge myself, and I liked it so much I did it twice.

    Your greatest wish? 

    To grow up to be a real live boy. 

    Fredd Holds Official Star Wars Cards He has Drawn