Tag: News

  • Meet the Vendors: Konspiracy Cosplay

    Meet the Vendors: Konspiracy Cosplay

    We are a family of cosplayers (Mom & twins) located in South Central South Dakota.  Having cosplayed for about 15 years, we are experienced in sewing, foam smithing, wigs & prop making.  Konspiracy Cosplay is best known in our local area for our whimsical character beanies & block buddies.  We do accept commissions for costumes, wigs & plushies.  We also offer mending & alteration services & are comfortable working with most fabrics.

  • Find the Right Nuke-Con Job Part 1: No Experience Needed

    Find the Right Nuke-Con Job Part 1: No Experience Needed

    Have you wanted to see what is takes to set up the Nuke-Con? Have you wanted to help out and see what is takes to be a part of the Con? Sign up as a Volunteer and see what we have going on!

    We need people during the Weekend of Games to help with these jobs:

    Set up

    This happens the morning of the convention. Put signs on tables and signposts; prepare Game Reg, Prize Vault, and special event areas; help vendors bring their displays and products into the convention space.

    People are needed Friday from around 10 am to open.

    Runner

    Runners are one way the staff at headquarters keeps in touch with the rest of the convention. Runners check in with the other staff, guests, and other organizations, to make sure their weekend is going well. A runner might run errands for people (at the convention – no need to leave the space!) or keep watch at a booth while the vendor gets something to eat. They check the convention spaces to make sure trash cans aren’t full, that we have plenty of water, that chairs are pushed in and trash is picked up, and that the entire space is generally tidy.

    People are needed throughout the weekend for an hour or so at a time. Ideally, we would like 2-3 people to be available during the busiest hours of the convention.
    Friday open to 8pm
    Saturday 9am to 8pm
    Sunday 9am to 5pm

    Tear Down

    At the end of the weekend we need to put everything back in the box that it came in. During Tear Down we take the signs down; pack up the Prize Vault, Game Reg, and the special event areas; generally tidy up throughout the convention space; help vendors move their gear back to their cars. It’s a frantic but vital activity.

    We need people starting about 5:30 pm and going until we’re done, no later than 7 pm.

    We’ll talk about some other jobs in Parts 2 and 3 later this week.

    If you’d like to help out, please contact volunteers@nuke-con.com.

  • Featured Games: D&D Adventurers League

    Featured Games: D&D Adventurers League

    The D&D Adventurers League (AL) is the current iteration of Organized Play for Dungeons and Dragons Role-Playing Game. Borne in 2014, it captures elements of the former D&D Organized Play iterations; The Role-Playing Game Network, Living Greyhawk and D&D Encounters.  AL provides players with a style of play that allows player characters to participate in a game anywhere in the world, where AL is presented, within a standardized rules set for players and DMs, and with thematically single and multi-table community events. It also forms the framework for the Dungeoncraft adventure design program, which gives content designers the opportunity to create adventures for AL Play. If you’re interested in learning more about AL, click here D&D Adventurer’s League Article, or better yet, take a look at our Schedule for Nuke-Con 2024 and see for yourself. Good Gaming All!

  • Meet the Vendors: Petty Cache

    Meet the Vendors: Petty Cache

    Petty Cache is your one-stop shop for all your tabletop needs! Dice, things to hold your dice, things to roll your dice in, dice you can wear, all in one place! What loot will you find in the cache?

  • Pre-Registration Closes Tonight!

    Pre-Registration Closes Tonight!

    Maybe you’ve been waiting to see what else shows up in the schedule or you’ve just been busy. Today is the last day to grab your badge before Nuke-Con 2024. It saves you time, money, and you can sign up for events before you even step in the door.

    Come out for a weekend of games with your family or friends!

  • Meet the Vendors: Tabletop Adventures

    Meet the Vendors: Tabletop Adventures

    Tabletop Adventures!

    Tabletop Adventures is a publisher of roleplaying supplements for use with many types of roleplaying games. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company primarily publishes digital material, with some items in print – which are available at Nuke-Con! The digital items can be found at www.drivethrurpg.com and other online stores.

    While specializing in products that describe features of locations (fantasy cities or dungeons, spooky houses, derelict spaceships), the company also publishes the Against the Darkness Vatican horror roleplaying game and more. Tabletop Adventures is marking its 20th anniversary in 2024 and invites you to stop by the booth to pick up a celebratory coupon.

  • Meet the Vendors: Nerds Making Nerdy Things

    Meet the Vendors: Nerds Making Nerdy Things

    We started with random crafts and then shadow boxes at the local farmer’s/community market. We eventually graduated to craft fairs and vendor markets. We had a hard time naming the business until we agreed that we are just Nerds Making Nerdy Things. We make items from all sorts of different fandoms and we are always looking for new designs and ideas. Drop by our booth or contact on Facebook to talk about custom orders.

  • Meet the Vendors: Rochelle’s Designs

    Meet the Vendors: Rochelle’s Designs

    Rochelle’s Designs started at Nuke Con years ago creating jewelry for game lovers.  Lanyards turned into RPG accessories and now custom pieces, which you can order by contacting Rochelle at rogallagher2@gmail.com.  The last couple years we have added dice earrings and meeples.  We look forward to creating new expressions every year.

    [note: waiting for Steve to change the email into a mailto link]

  • Meet the Vendors: Strange Fate Crafts

    Meet the Vendors: Strange Fate Crafts

    Hello, all geeks and nerdy folks ready to procure the finest of geeky goods! Strange Fate Crafts is a family-run family-fun business ready to share with the world all the accessories we make to enhance gaming experiences for Table Top Role Playing. We believe in what we make because we made it for ourselves and decided it would be great to share it with the world.

    We make an all-in-one dice organization system called Adventure Kits(AK). The AK includes a dice roller that has covers doubling as dice trays, a storage box and dice jail for all them misbehaving dice! We have another product called the Dungeon Kit (DK) that is like the AK, but bigger and badder with more features! Strange Fate Crafts also makes a large assortment of leather goods such as dice bags, dragon ears and hair accessories. We also have some crochet and other small items to pique your interest. We are very customizable so if you like something from our design books or are looking for something a little different, we can fit all your nerdy needs!

  • Meet the Vendors: What the Cat Made

    Meet the Vendors: What the Cat Made

    You have money. I have fun things. Come to my booth and give me your money and take home fun things.