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LATEST NEWS 9-30-2025
Holiday Potluck - Save the Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH!We are excited to announce the date for this year’s Holiday Potluck! Games, raffles, food, and other surprise announcements to come!
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The Bazaar is Just Days Away!
Join us outdoors behind the Citadel, on Saturday, October 4th @11am to buy/sell/trade tabletop gaming items! Those specifically looking to sell should e-mail the club by October 2nd to make sure you claim a spot in the car line-up!
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Role-players Rejoice!
This month there will be a number of opportunities outside of the club to play tabletop roleplaying games. We encourage players to check it out!
- The Citadel is hosting their “Dungeons in the Dark” event— five tables of RP on Saturday, October 11th. Visit the store or sign-up online!
- The New London County Roleplaying Guild is hosting “Drinking and Dragons” on Saturday October 25th. Player sign-ups open soon! Check out their social media for more info and for their sign-up link when released!
MONTHLY GAME SPOTLIGHT
Marvel Crisis Protocol by Atomic Mass Games
Marvel Crisis Protocol or MCP is a tactical combat skirmish tabletop game. Where players use figures to represent specific heroes and villains from the Marvel universe and battle each other. Its most common format is a 2-player game where each player builds a roster of heroes/villains.
The game is played as a back and forth interaction between you and the opponent where each player activates a character and performs actions then the other player does the same until all characters on the battlefield have activated for that round. The game is scored at the beginning of each round and ends when either a certain point value has been reached or a player’s team has been tabled. The system to determine if actions are successful is based on a custom eight sided dice that determines successes or failures. In addition, each character can have specific rules to help or hinder dice roles. A typical game can last between 45 minutes to around an hour.
Once the mission has been determined, the players will decide which point value each team will be drafting. Each hero/villain has a specific point value along with stats and a special rule set denoted by a character card. The game modes can vary from rescue missions to Intel capture to control the points and many more. The battlefield is dynamic and tends to be player-based setup so each game played is never really the same layout.
As a tabletop war-game fan and an avid painter, MCP is one of the easier tabletop skirmish games to get into. With a team consisting of just a handful of models, people can jump into the game fast without a big dent in their wallet. The game itself is very dynamic players can make the game as simple or complex as they want. In addition, the models are very detailed and fun to paint. With characters from the massive Marvel universe you can create those epic battles, maybe even answer those crazy questions of who would win in a fight: Venom or The Incredible Hulk.
-Mike Lew
Want to see a game under the spotlight?
E-mail us and you might see it here next month!
TGC Club Logo created by Finn Roberts (2023)
Webpage created by Rachel Saliga and Jonathan DuPaul (2025)
ABOUT THE CLUB
The EBAC Tabletop Gaming Club (TGC) is a community of Electric Boat employees that come together to participate, talk, share, and altogether involve ourselves in the hobby. Some seek to broaden their knowledge of a particular hobby, to test the waters in a new game, or to simply find others that have a common interest. The TGC considers the following to be under our Tabletop Gaming umbrella;
Board/Card Games (BGs) are tabletop games that typically use pieces. These pieces are moved or placed on a pre-marked board and often include cards, miniatures, and more. (ex. Wingspan, Catan, Uno)
Trading Card Games (TCGs) are a type of card game that mixes strategic deck building elements with features of trading cards. (ex. Magic the Gathering, Pokemon TCG, Lorcana)
Miniature Games (MGs) are a form of tabletop game which prominently features the use of miniature models or figures. (ex. Warhammer 40,000, Battletech)
Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs), also known as pen-and-paper role-playing games, are a game in which the participants describe their characters' actions through speech, and sometimes movements. (ex. Dungeons & Dragons, Mork Borg, Alien RPG)
The club officially joined the EBAC in June 2023, but really began in June 2022 with an EB Forum post. There was a small gathering for a game of Catan and the rest is history.
Current Member Count: 230
EBAC official since June 2023
Playing games together since June 2022
MEET THE CLUB LEADERS
Club Commisioner: Rachel Saliga
Club Co-Commisioner: Greg King
Club Treasurer: Robert Reynolds
Club Secretary: Derek Kuper
Club Moderator: Jonathan DuPaul
Club Public Relations: Jimmie Rush
Club Coordinator: Thomas Glavan
Club Coordinator: Michael Lew
Club Emeritas Coordinator: Aimee Suchomel
BECOME A MEMBER
BECOME A MEMBER!
To become a member you must be a part of the Electric Boat Athletics Club.E-mail us to join!
Tabletop Gaming Club members receive our monthly newsletter, Outlook invites, notifications, priority seating to limited seating events and upon request, access to our discord channel. Members may change their e-mail preferences here.
CLUB CALENDAR
CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOKINGS PAGE! - CLICK HERE!
(Additional Booking how-tos can be found in our FAQ section here.)
OCTOBER 2025 CLUB EVENTS
Fri, Oct 3rd: Go Big or Go Home Part 1 Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - E-mail to Sign-up
Sat, Oct 4th: The Curbside Bazaar Yard Sale @ The Citadel Game Cellar Lower Parking Lot for 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue, Oct 7th: Neon and Chrome Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wed, Oct 8th: Open Play Trading Card Game Night @ The Clever Kobold from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thu, Oct 9th A Puzzling Affair #7 Puzzle Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tue, Oct 14th: Bring Your Own Board Game Night #26 @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri, Oct 17th: Go Big or Go Home Part 2 Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - E-mail to Sign-up
Tue, Oct 21st: Pumpkin Spice Smackdown Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri, Oct 24th: Mysterium Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - E-mail to Sign-up
Wed, Oct 29th: He Did the Monster Mash (Again) Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri, Oct 31st: Role-Play Night (Ten Candles) @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - E-mail to Sign-up
FUTURE EVENTS - 2025
Phantom Magic: The Gathering Draft: November 2025
2025 Holiday Potluck: December 7, 2025
POPULAR PLACES
CONNECTICUT
BERLIN, CTDragon's Lair
Address: 848 Farmington Ave Suite 2 Berlin, CT 06037
Board Games, Miniatures/W40k, Trading Cards (TCG), TTRPGs
GROTON, CT
Lee’s Toys and Hobbies
Address: 935 Poquonnock Rd Groton, CT 06340
Board Games, Toys, Miniatures (Trains, W40k), Puzzles, Legos
The Citadel Game Cellar
Address: 565 Long Hill Rd Groton, CT 06340
Board Games, Miniatures/W40k, Trading Cards (TCG), TTRPGs, Public Events (Paint Night, TTRPGs, TCG Releases), Game Library and Open Tables
The Clever Kobold
Address: 78 Plaza Court Groton, CT 06340
Board Games, Miniatures/W40k, Trading Cards (TCG), Various Events (TCG Releases), Open Tables
Minn Cha
Address: 116 Fort Hill Rd Groton, CT 06340
Boba/Bubble Tea and waffles!
MANCHESTER, CT
The Grid
Address: 52 Purnell Pl Manchester, CT 06040
Trading Cards (TCG), comic books, and video games
The Portal
Address: 60 Hilliard St Manchester, CT 06042
Board Games
MIDDLETOWN, CT
Back Again Board Game Cafe
Address: 484 Main St Unit 11, Middletown, CT 06457
Board games, custom sodas, coffee
MYSTIC, CT
Arisu
Address: 27 Coogan Blvd Building 12C Mystic, CT 06355
Anime/Japanese Pop Culture
Alice in the Village
Address: 27 Coogan Blvd #26A Mystic, CT 06355
Boba/Bubble Tea
NEW HAVEN, CT
Barcade
Address: 56 Orange, St New Haven, CT 06510
Arcade games, Pub Food, Drinks 21+
Elm City Games
Address: 71 Orange St New Haven, CT 06510
Board Games, Various Events (Board Games, TCGs, TTRPGs, W40k), Rentable Tables
Mew Haven Cat Café
Address: 904 Whalley Ave New Haven, CT 06515
Coffee/Tea, Pet Cats
NEWINGTON, CT
Tabletop Gaming Center
Address: 741 New Britain Ave Newington, CT 06111
Board Games, TCGs, Miniatures/W40k, TTRPGs
NEW LONDON, CT
Sarge’s Comics & Games
Address: 124 State St New London, CT 06320
Comic Books, Graphic Novels/Manga, Board Games, and Collectables, Various Events (TTRPGs, MtG Releases), Open Tables
NIANTIC, CT
The Book Barn
Address: 41 W Main St Niantic, CT 06357
Check out all four locations scattered throughout Niantic!
Used Books, CDs, and DVDs
NORWICH, CT
Gilt Leaf Games
Address: 276 W Main St Norwich, CT 06360
TCGs, TTRPGs, Miniatures/W40k
PLAINFIELD, CT
G-Rod Hobby Shop
Address: 1370 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374
TCGs: Sports, Pokémon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, Pokémon Tournaments (Saturday 6pm-9pm)
WATERFORD, CT
Books a Million
Address: 915 Hartford Turnpike Waterford, CT 06385
Comic Books, Graphic Novels/Manga, Board Games, Books
The Toy Vault
Address: 850 Hartford Turnpike Waterford, CT 06385
Board Games, Collectibles, Comics
Prowess Gaming
Address: 909 Hartford Turnpike Waterford, CT 06385
Trading Cards (TCG), Tournaments, Table Space
MASSACHUSETTS
CAMBRIDGE, MAPandemonium Books & Games
Address: 4 Pleasant St. Cambridge, MA 02139
Books, TTRPGs, Various Events
HOLYOKE, MA
Round 1
Address: 50 Holyoke Street Space J210, Holyoke, MA 01040
Japanese Arcade, Karaoke, Darts, Billiards, Ping Pong, & Bowling
RHODE ISLAND
Warwick, RIGame On!
Address: 943 Namquid Dr Warwick, RI 02888
Board Games, Miniatures/W40k, Trading Cards (TCG)
GENERAL FAQS
Yes! Bring them along, but please be aware of the age restriction and themes of the games planned for the event. Guests will also need to sign a liability waiver to participate.
I am looking to rally other club members to play a game I am interested in outside of the usual club events. How would I go about doing this?
You can post your event details in the "Looking For" section of our Discord and/or in the EB Forums under EBAC Tabletop Gaming Club. Be sure to include a description, dates, a responsive point of contact, and other expectations to get the most responses.
I would like to volunteer as Gamemaster for Role-play Night one-shot at the end of the month.
We love volunteers! A new gamemaster always mixes things up. Please provide the number of players you're comfortable with, your adventure system (and version if applicable), and the adventure hook you'd like to use. The club leaders typicaly discuss scheduling on the last week of the month, so please submit your idea accordingly.
I am severing/leaving Electric Boat. Is there a way I can stay a member?
Of course! You are a part of our community. You will still be required to have a signed liability form on file with us, and we can notify you of future events if requested. The only change is for any closed events or tournaments members will receive priority.
MS BOOKINGS FAQS
- You can request to run an event during our “Go Big or Go Home” date which always on the 1st Friday/3rd Friday of the Month, or even further out if necessary. (Reminder, Holidays and Float weeks may conflict)
- We recommend hosts submit their request to run events during “Go Big or Go Home” one month prior to the month in which you wish to run your event. Additionally, if you wish for them to be placed in the newsletter; please submit your request by the 20th for the following month.
- You do not have to schedule an event during a club event date either; feel free to choose a date that works for you.
- All events will be setup/ran through our Microsoft Bookings Private Event Application; thus, if approved a Leader will reach out and setup the event for you.
- Events can be declined depending on the Store and/or Club's availability when scheduling specific locations. They may also be declined due to other various reasons. We will do our best to work with you when scheduling your event.
- Reminder, as a host you will be required to conduct professional mannerism and provide any/all resources necessary to accommodate the game/event, as well as, to the participants involved in the event.
- If you require assistance from the club or store; please do not hesitate to reach out.
You must have have an Office 365 account (If you do not have an account please reach out to the club; we can add you/get you situated).
How do I sign-up for an event?
Click here to be directed to EB’s outlook booking website. Search among the available events and dates accordingly, fill in the appropriate prompted information, then click “Book” to sign-up!
Is there a Table Seating Limit? Each table has a limited amount of seating’s; they are first come first-serve.
Is there a waitlist? If seats are filled; the table will transition into a waitlist available for members to sign-up for. If a cancellation occurs with a member who had secured a seat, then the next individual in the queue in order of date/time signed up will be contacted to fill the seat which had just opened up.
Am I retricted to what I can sign-up for? You are only allowed to sign-up for ONE seat at ONE table per Event. As long as the times do not conflict. If individuals book multiple conflicting events; your first one will remain and the other’s will fall off. Holding/reserving seats is not allowed.
What about host cancellations? If not enough seats are filled; the table will be cancelled and all members signed up will be notified. Additionally, if something unexpected occurs causing the host to cancel; the table will be cancelled and all members signed up will be notified. Afterwards, members can free sign-up for another event following the same Sign-up restrictions stated above.
What about member cancellations? Are dependent on the host’s preference. The event may allow players to cancel on their own; otherwise please send an email to the club’s official email to cancel accordingly.
Can I sign-up on the day of? Player’s signing up day of an event may be declined by the host. Certain games require heavy setup; and might cause problems with last minute additions.
Is there a way to sign-up from home. External sign-ups are allowed; individuals who would like to sign up using an external email will need to request access by emailing the club.
How will I know I have secured a seat to the event? A confirmation email will be sent 1-2 days prior to the event; requesting a confirmation from both the host & each seat member’s attendance for the event. If no answer is provided prior to day-of the event, the host is eligible to revoke that member’s seat booking followed by an awareness email. Then, reach out to the next member in the waitlist queue and offer the now vacant seat. (Per Host’s decision of course)
I would like to host an event through the club's booking page. How would I go about it? Club members are welcome to submit/request to host their own events through our Bookings application. Please fill out the Microsoft Form if interested - EBAC TGC Private Event Request Form