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LATEST NEWS 07-31-2025
The Pirate Borg TTRPG MEGA Game is HERE!Join us on an adventure unlike any you’ve ever experienced! Up to 20 players will participate in a unique mega game of Pirate Borg. Participants and their storyteller will play through four different one hour scenarios, plus a special scenario at the end of the evening! E-mail the club for details or to join!
WHEN: AUGUST 30TH, 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE: THE CITADEL GAME CELLAR
This event is free and all materials will be provided. Seats are first come, first serve (via bookings sign-up). This event is open to anyone ages 18+ - tell your friends!
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MONTHLY GAME SPOTLIGHT
Inis published by Matagot
Inis is a 2-4 player game deeply rooted in Celtic history and lore in which players win by being elected King of the Island by either being chieftain over enough other clans, lording over territories, or pursuing peace with sanctuaries. At the start of each round, players draft a hand of four action cards that determine their available actions during that round with the opportunity to collect more by controlling territory or earning “epic tales” cards that depict the deeds of the ancient Irish gods and heroes. Careful drafting, hand management, bluffing, good timing, and a precise understanding of the balance of power are the keys to victory. Inis has been nominated for several awards and has an expansion that allows for the inclusion of a 5th player.
“Inis is one of those games that’s relatively simple to pick up and start playing but the more you play the more intricacies present themselves rewarding those who can find alternatives to who can build the biggest army and go smash. Between drafting elements and a board that changes every game, no two games feel quite the same.” – Thomas Glavan
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
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)
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
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. Members can 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.)
AUGUST 2025 CLUB EVENTS
Fri, Aug 1st: Go Big or Go Home Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Sign-up VIA Bookings
Wed, Aug 6th: Open Play Trading Card Game Night @ The Clever Kobold from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thu, Aug 7th: A Puzzling Affair #5 Puzzle Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tue, Aug 12th: Bring Your Own Board Game Night #24 @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 13th: Open Play Trading Card Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri, Aug 15th: Go Big or Go Home Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Sign-up VIA Bookings
Sat, Aug 16th: Forgotten Waters: Spoils of the Damned Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Sign-up VIA Bookings
Tue, Aug 19th: One Unstable Night Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 20th: Open Play Trading Card Game Night @ Prowess Gaming from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thu, Aug 21st: A Game of Thrones Limited Seating Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Sign-up VIA Bookings
Sat, Aug 23rd: The Flames of Terra W40k Narrative Event @ The Clever Kobold from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue, Aug 26th: Patio Construction Board Game Night @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri, Aug 30th: Pirate Borg MEGA-TTRPG Role-Play @ The Citadel Game Cellar from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM - E-mail us to Sign-up or VIA Bookings
FUTURE EVENTS - 2025
Warhammer 40k Crusade: S2: Jul-Sep; S3: Oct-Dec 2025
2025 Catan Tournament: September 2025
Phantom Magic: The Gathering Draft: November 2025
2025 Holiday Potluck: November/December 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