TABLETOP GAMING CLUB

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Latest News 03-03-2025

To those that attended, thank you for participating in our Schoolyard Magic event! We hope the unique experience was educational and are looking for any feedback you may have to offer.

This month the big event is our Tabletop Game Bazaar to be held on Saturday March 22nd from 12PM to 4PM at the Citadel Game Cellar in Groton. If you're looking to sell anything please contact the club to reserve space. If you're looking to buy just come on over. More details can be found in the invite sent to members on March 3rd.

All you Warhammer 40k players stay tuned! Season 1 details of the club's anticipated crusade will be released later this month!

In other news, we've added new locations to the Places tab on the webpage.

Monthly Game Spotlight



Moonrollers by IV Studios
Moonrollers is a push-your-luck dice game for 2-5 players where individuals are pitted against one another as ship captains competing to complete requirements, gain crewmates, and build prestige.

"This game has always been enjoyed among the club. Every session has been tense, with loads of memories shared. Every session has been unique and exciting; whether players are pushing their luck at the roll of the dice, chancing it with the hazard tokens, using crew member abilities, or playing it safe; the game offers an experience like no other." -Jonathan DuPaul

Want to see a game under the spotlight?
E-mail us and you might see it here next month!

Credit
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: 212
EBAC official since June 2023
Playing games together since June 2022

MEET THE CLUB LEADERS

PHOTO COMING SOON

These are the folks that make this club possible! *Cheers*

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 Emeritas Coordinator: Aimee Suchomel

BECOME A MEMBER

BECOME A MEMBER!
To become a member of this club you must be a member of the Electric Boat Athletics Club. If you are, send us an e-mail (ebac_tgc@gdeb.com) and ask to be a part of this club!

Members receive our monthly newsletter, Outlook invites to each club event, and upon request receive an invite to the discord channel.

CLUB CALENDAR

In the future we hope to bring you a live calendar, but until then we have a listing of events! Become a member to receive Outlook invites for easy tracking!

MARCH 2025 CLUB EVENTS

Wed, March 5th: Trading Card Game Learn to Play Lorcana & Open Play @ The Clever Kobold from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM


Thu, March 6th: Thrill of the Hunt Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tue, March 11th: Bring Your Own Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thu, March 13th: Marching Orders Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sat, March 15th: Forgotten Waters Board Game (Kraken's Eye) Limited Seating - Become a member to sign-up!

Tue, March 18th: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thu, March 20th: A Puzzling Affair Puzzle Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sat, March 22nd: The TGC Bazaar (Yard Sale) @ The Citadel Gaming Cellar from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Fri, March 28th: Role-Play Night (Star Trek, Mothership, & Magical Fury) Limited Seating - Become a member to sign-up!

FUTURE EVENTS - 2025

Spring Board Game Tournament (Splendor): April 26, 2025

Warhammer 40k Crusade: Apr-Jun; Jul-Sep; Oct-Dec 2025

Magic: The Gathering Tarkir Dragon Storm Draft: April/May 2025

TGC 2 Year Anniversary: Saturday June 21, 2025

MEGA Pirate Borg Role-Play Event: July 2025

2025 Catan Tournament: Fall 2025

Phantom Magic: The Gathering Draft: November 2025

2025 Holiday Potluck: November/December 2025

POPULAR PLACES

Take a look around, there are a lot more hobby stores in New England than you’d think! Have any suggestions to include in the list? Let us know!

CONNECTICUT

BERLIN, CT
Dragon'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, MA
Pandemonium 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, RI
Game On!
Address: 943 Namquid Dr Warwick, RI 02888
Board Games, Miniatures/W40k, Trading Cards (TCG)

FAQS

Are friends and family allowed to attend club events?
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.