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Tag: 2024
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The Hermits Homebrew Podcast
Come sit in on a cozy listen from The Hermits podcast talking with CrazyhermitDM listen to a chat with Oakleysnerdnook.They used Nuke-Con for their atmosphere so you can feel like you’re right there with them. The group talks about many things, where they get their wood, how Oakley started, how they go to different conventions over the mid-west and truly so much more. It’s like sitting next to a group of friends enjoying each others company.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QxFrRZKiGLuyHLIxwuvkU– Part 1 of episode 19
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2i8s8hDpIYipwejJFBqg12– Part 2 of episode 19
“CrazyhermitDM hosts a podcast about Tabletop RPGs with focus on Dungeons and Dragons style play and a variety of other roleplaying systems. CrazyHermitDM, LangeMiniStudio, and Kilk explore many topics relevant to the tabletop gaming scene!”
Nuke-Con 2025 Oct 3rd-5th
Mid-America Center Council Bluffs IA
Don’t forget to come join us this year!
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The Con is over, but the Aftershocks are coming!
Nuke Con 2024 may be dead and buried, but the games are rising to be played again!
Every gamer has at least one of those games they used to love to play and most likely still love to play, but they’ve been sitting, dusty and neglected, for far too long.
Most people also have at least one “extinct game”. What we mean by this is that everyone has at least one game that’s no longer in print, but is still just as much fun to play today as it was the day it rolled out of the factory.
And in some cases, people have at least one dead game that’s been sitting on their shelves lonely and forgotten.
Well guess what? Its time to dust off and resurrect those long-neglected dead games, because the “Dead Games” event is coming!
Aftershock: Dead Games!
- Who: All you gamers, of course! Alive preferred (whereas the games can be alive or dead).
- What: Resurrecting all those venerable but dusty and neglected games you’d like to play again, and/or show others why you love that game so much!
- When: November 2nd, 2024.
- Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church [Click here for the address]
- Why: Reuse, repurpose, recycle . . . and have a good time in the process.
- How much: No charge! Bring some cash, though, for the Sale of the Dead Games!
Another way to bring those dead games back to life is to offer them DOA to the…
Sale of the Dead Games!
This is a fundraiser for the annual Nuke-Con convention. So empty out your coff – er, closet and help out your favorite convention at the same time.
Remember: The Dead Games will live again on November 2, 2024. Bring your living friends (and their dead games) along as well!
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Dead Games Day!
Free Aftershock: Dead Games Day
On November 2 Nuke-Con is holding a game day and fundraiser featuring those games that just don’t see much table time in your house.
You can:
· Schedule a game you want to play, so people will know it’ll be there. The schedule is open now.
· Play a game someone else brings, so the game will be happy to know people still love it.
· Donate a game to the Garage Sale so it can find a new home and Nuke-Con can earn a little money to keep the convention great!
The Aftershock will run from 10 am to 10 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. No charge to come and play! Food and drink will be available.
See you there!
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The Dead Games will rise again!
Every gamer has at least one of those games they used to love to play and most likely still love to play, but they’ve been buried and neglected for far too long.
Most people also have at least one “extinct game”. What we mean by this is that everyone has at least one game that’s no longer in print, but is still just as much fun to play today as it was the day it rolled out of the factory.
And in some cases, people have at least one dead game that’s been sitting on their shelves lonely and completely forgotten.
Well guess what? Its time to dust off and resurrect those long-neglected dead games, because the “Dead Games” event is coming!
Aftershock: Dead Games!
- Who: All you gamers, of course! Alive preferred (whereas the games can be alive or dead).
- What: Resurrecting all those venerable but dusty and neglected games you’d like to play again, and/or show others why you love that game so much!
- When: November 2nd, 2024.
- Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church [Click here for the address]
- Why: Reuse, repurpose, recycle . . . and have a good time in the process.
- How much: No charge! Bring some cash, though, for the Sale of the Dead Games!
Another way to bring those dead games back to life is to offer them DOA to the…
Sale of the Dead Games!
This is a fundraiser for the annual Nuke-Con convention. So empty out your coff – er, closet and help out your favorite convention at the same time.
Remember: The Dead Games will live again on November 2, 2024. Bring your living friends (and their dead games) along as well!
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Thanks for a Great Weekend!
Thank you to everyone for making it another successful convention.
P.S. We do have some Lost and Found items. If you are missing something, please reach out to us via email, FB, or Discord.
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Free Aftershock: Dead Games Day!
Every gamer has at least one of those games they used to love to play and most likely still love to play, but they’ve been sitting on the shelf, dusty and neglected, for far too long.
Most people also have at least one “extinct game”. What we mean by this is that everyone has at least one game that’s no longer in print, but is still just as much fun to play today as it was the day it rolled out of the factory.
And in some cases, people have at least one dead game that’s been sitting on their shelves lonely and forgotten.
Well guess what? Its time to dust off and resurrect those long-neglected dead games, because the “Dead Games” event is coming!
Aftershock: Dead Games!
- Who: All you gamers, of course! Alive preferred (whereas the games can be alive or dead).
- What: Resurrecting all those venerable but dusty and neglected games you’d like to play again, and/or show others why you love that game so much!
- When: November 2nd, 2024.
- Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church [Click here for the address]
- Why: Reuse, repurpose, recycle . . . and have a good time in the process.
- How much: No charge! Bring some cash, though, for the Sale of the Dead Games!
Another way to bring those dead games back to life is to offer them DOA to the…
Sale of the Dead Games!
This is a fundraiser for the annual Nuke-Con convention. So empty out your coff – er, closet and help out your favorite convention at the same time.
Remember: The Dead Games will live again on November 2, 2024. Bring your living friends (and their dead games) along as well!
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Welcome to the Con!
It’s that time again. Do you have your dice, meeples and other gaming gear?
When and Where
Nuke-Con 2024 is hosted in the ballrooms at the Mid-America Center at One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Parking Lot D is the closest to the south doors / convention center entrance.
Hours of operation
Badge purchasing or pre-registration pickup
Friday 1:00pm
Saturday 8:00am
Sunday 8:00amFor the first-time attendee:
- Go to Reg to get your badge
- Reserve a seat at a game table at Game Reg
- Visit with someone in a STAFF shirt to learn the ropes
- Read the Program Book: games by time slot or by name; convention etiquette, etc
- We want you to have fun. Escape Reality! Play a Game!
- Drink a glass of water with every game
GMs check their schedules. This link (once you login) will take you to your schedule: https://www.nuke-con.com/fs/member/schedule
GMs should also review the rules: https://www.nuke-con.com/game-master-rules-and-information/
Games
Friday: 2pm until 2am Saturday
Saturday: 8am until 2am Sunday
Sunday: 8am until 6pmStill Have Questions? Our staff would love to help! We will have staff shirts on that are pink that say staff or a pink vest.
We have an online FAQ that has many common questions answered. If that doesn’t have what you’re looking for, we have several ways for you to get hold of us.
Registration: reg@nuke-con.com
GM and Event Registration: gmreg@nuke-con.com
Vendors: vendors@nuke-con.com
Volunteering: volunteers@nuke-con.com
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Board of Directors
The time for voting is just a part of the season and to make sure your voices are heard we would like you to vote for Board of Directors. And if you have a recommendation we have a spot of the ballot to write in.
Voting will be held onsite during the convention only. There will be no absentee ballots. Each member is allowed to cast a vote. Your ballot can be picked up at the registration desk. Once you have filled in your ballot, please return to the registration desk to cast your vote.
To ensure a single vote per member, you will receive a sticker and then have your badge stamped.
Voting Hours
Friday 2pm – 10pm
Saturday 9am – 10pm
Sunday 9am – NoonTabulation
To happen during the annual Board Meeting on Sunday at 1pm. The election results will be announced after the annual Board Meeting
David Moore
Hello there. My name is David Moore. I best describe myself as an avid gamer and maker here in Omaha. I am also, as some of you know, the current president of the Omaha Beach Wargaming Club. I helped started the club to promote historical gaming to the public, but now I want to take that same spirit and bring it to Nuke-Con. I have been attending the con for a decade now and wish to provide my time to ensuring that Omaha has a gaming convention that will last decades more. I have felt in recent years that I should be giving back to this gaming community and I figured that this is the best way that I can do that. A vote for me is a vote for bigger, brighter future. Thank you.
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Staffer Steve’s Refresher Reminder
Staffer Steve here,
I’ve noticed a trend at every Nuke-Con where there’s always a few people who’ve forgotten the rules for the game (or games) they’re hosting / running / demoing / playing / etc. at the con. Sometimes it’s a game they’ve played many times before, but it’s been a while and so they’re scrambling as they try to shoot through the rule book two minutes before game time as they’ve forgotten some or most of the rules.
Its okay, it happens. I’m not any throwing in this glass house, for I did it once (or maybe twice) myself.So this is my friendly “a few days before the con” reminder to spend a few minutes refreshing yourself with the rules of the games you plan to run. Even if you’re certain that you know the game inside and out, a confidence refresher never hurt anyone.
P.S. While you’re at it, it would also be a good time to look over the game contents and make sure you’ve got all the pieces. Sometimes pieces get moved around between games. Sometimes a core game piece gets put in an expansion box by mistake (this has happened to me before). In some cases, children just get curious and tool around your games when you’re not looking.
Stuff just happens sometimes so it’s a good habit to check your games ahead of time.
See you at the con!