Tag: games

  • 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.

  • Game Highlight Artemis

    Game Highlight Artemis

    Brought to you by Richard Norton, Artemis is a cooperative spaceship bridge simulation game, where 2 to 11 players become the crew of a spaceship that you can fly from the comfort of your cushioned chair. Come and bring some friends to see the star captain experience!

    Players can choose become the Bridge Captain, Navigation, Communication, Weapons Officer and more! All playing levels allowed. Check out more about Artemis here.

  • Deadline to Submit Your Games Approaches

    Deadline to Submit Your Games Approaches

    Nuke-Con wants you to come play your games with us because we don’t want to keep all the fun for ourselves. Pick your few favorites and then schedule your games here. Make sure you get them submitted by September 8 at 11:59 pm to get them into the schedule and the program book!

    Don’t fret, it’s a full weekend of games so you have the time and space to plan game slots and still play games, too. Don’t forget to tell your friends!

  • Game Highlight: Jackbox Games

    Game Highlight: Jackbox Games

    Nuke-Con welcomes Jackbox Games!

    “Come play a collection of Jackbox Games with us! By the creators of ; “You Don’t Know Jack”, “Trivia Murder Party”, “Fibbage” & “Quiplash.” The only thing you need to play is your phone! (Make sure it’s charged too)” To check out the selection of games Jackbox has, visit : https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/

  • Kids’ Track

    Kids’ Track

    Welcome to Kids Track! Welcome to the Kids Track! 

    We want the kiddos to have plenty of choices to pick from and enjoy themselves as much as the adults do and these events are designated “kid friendly”.

    A few of the events we expect to see:

    • Floriferous : “Experience joy as you gather flowers from your garden and pair them with your cards!”
    • Monkey Palace (the Lego game) : “Rebuild a breathtaking palace for a community of monkeys.”
    • Solar Gardens : “Draft tiles to build a rooftop garden in harmony with nature.”

    Many thanks to Katy Themm for putting this schedule together, and to the GM Kids who’re running other games throughout the weekend.

  • Gen Can’t

    Gen Can’t

    Gen Can’t is coming!

    The Game Shoppe Bellevue is hosting Gen Con Alternate events July 31 to Aug 3, and Nuke-Con is partnering with them to celebrate tabletop gaming at the local level. We’ll be running games at the store on Saturday, August 2 from 11 am to 8 pm.

    No entry fee! No table fee! No table reservations required!

    Want to share your favorite game? Register to run it now at https://www.nuke-con.com/fs/submit-event/83/Aftershock+2025.2+-+Gen+Can’t

  • Upcoming Game Days — Two of Them!

    Upcoming Game Days — Two of Them!

    Aftershock Yellow Cake on Saturday, July 19 from 10 am to 10 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church . There will be games for everybody, but if you like historical miniature wargaming, this is the one for you! Full details here.

    Gen Can’t at The Game Shoppe Bellevue at 1406 Harlan Dr, Bellevue, NE all weekend 11am-8pm for those who just can’t make the drive to Indianapolis. Nuke-Con will be there on on Saturday, August 2 Nuke-Con is partnering with The Game Shoppe Bellevue to celebrate tabletop gaming at the local level.

    No entry fee! No table fee! No table reservations required with hot board games, vintage board games, and who knows what else.

    Register your games for Gen Can’t here.

  • Play Games at Aftershock Yellow Cake!

    Play Games at Aftershock Yellow Cake!

    There’s still time to schedule your favorite game for Aftershock Yellow Cake on Saturday July 19!

    We’ll be playing from 10 am to 10 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4117 Terrace Dr, Omaha, NE 68134.

    You can see what’s already on the schedule here.

    Food will be available!

    Join us all day for just $5. If you choose to bring two non-perishable food items for the food bank, the cost is only $4.

    See you there!

  • Nuke-Con Out and About: Heartland Pride

    Nuke-Con Out and About: Heartland Pride

    Youth Pride July 11th, Heartland Pride Festival July 12th at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha.

    Come see us upstairs in the game room. We have a variety of games to play!

    More information is available on their website.

  • GAME DAY! Aftershock Yellow Cake Returns!

    GAME DAY! Aftershock Yellow Cake Returns!

    This year featuring Omaha Beach Wargaming Club with at least three tables of historical miniatures.

    There’s plenty of room for board games, card games, and RPGs, as well. All games are suitable for new players and veterans alike.

    Saturday, July 19
    10 am to 10 pm
    Holy Cross Lutheran Church
    Food and drinks will be available on site.
    $5 to play all day, with a discount if you bring some non-perishable food items for HCLC’s food pantry.

    Canned goods with pull tab lids, Crackers, Applesauce, Shelf stable boxed foods, Dry/Shelf stable Milk

    Got a game to offer? Go here to get it on the schedule.