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Nuke-Con is a not-for-profit organization, formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to promoting the positive social, educational, and entertainment aspects in all types of gaming hobbies through their game days and annual convention.
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Convention and Game Days
Nuke-Con was founded in 1990 in the Omaha, Nebraska Metro Area.
Nuke-Con is a not-for-profit, all volunteer, organization dedicated to promoting the positive social, educational, and entertainment aspects in all types of gaming hobbies.
Traditionally held the first weekend in October, Nuke-Con's annual gaming convention features a spectrum of games, from table-top and live-action role playing to board games, card games, miniature games and computer games.
Dealer tables are positioned around the edges of the main gaming room, with other events, such as an anime/SciFi room and Art Show, being located nearby.
Nuke-con actively promotes a family-friendly environment with age-appropriate games and activities for younger children.
Recent guests have included game designers James Earnest and Bruce Glassco, artists Aaron Williams and Scott Johnson, as well as Author David Wellington. Perennial guest-artist emeritus is Fredd Gorham.
Game Days are held periodically throughout the year and frequently emphasize a particular type of game. These community days are called "Aftershocks" keeping in the Strategic Nuclear theme.
More information about current events and volunteer opportunities may be found at their web site.
Organization
Nuke-Con is governed by a board of 7 volunteer members and is registered with the State of Nebraska as a Not-for-Profit Corporation.
Nuke-Con's events, game days, and annual gaming convention are managed by an all volunteer staff.
Locations by Year and Guests
2011: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Jennie Breeden
2010: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham
2009: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Peter Schweighofer
2008: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Scott Johnson
2007: Creighton University, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Bruce Glassco
2006: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and David Wellington
2005: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham, Aaron Williams, and Matt Ragan
2004: Days Inn, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Steve Long
2003: Days Inn, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham, Jean Rabe, and Rich Wulf
2002: Days Inn, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham, James Ernest, and Brian Jelke
2001: Ramada, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Mark Arsenault and Fredd Gorham
2000: Ramada, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham, Shane Lacy Hensley, and author Michael A. Stackpole
1999: Four Points Sheratan, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Travis Heermann
1998: Four Points Sheratan, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Steve Kenson
1997: Holiday Inn Old Mill, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Fredd Gorham and Dan Smith (artist) "SMIF"
1996: Holiday Inn Central, Omaha, Nebraska- Special Guests: Tom Prusa and Fredd Gorham
1995: Midlands Reception Center, Papillion, Nebraska- Special Guests: Stan West, Tom Dowd, and Fredd Gorham
1994: Midlands Reception Center, Papillion, Nebraska- Special Guests: Merle M. Rasmussen, Fredd Gorham, and James Davis
1993: St. Bernard's Church, Omaha, Nebraska- Special Guests: Stan West and Fredd Gorham
1992: American Legion Post #331, Omaha, NE- Special Guests: Stan West and Fredd Gorham
1991: Quality Inn Crown Court, Bellevue, Nebraska- Special Guest: Fredd GorhamReferenced from...
Osfes- Omaha Area Convention History
Nuke-Con HomepageCatch Phrases and AKA
Escape Reality... Play a Game
Weekend of Games
Gaming OmahaExternal links
Related Fandom Groups
- Otaku Omaha- Omaha area Anime group that runs an annual convention, anime days, and coordinates the Anime Room at Nuke-Con
- Omaha Science Fiction Education Society- Omaha area Sci-Fi group that has an annual convention and is running the Atomic Arcade at Nuke-Con
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