Back Again Board Game Cafe
@backagaincafe.bsky.social
We are a family-friendly tea & coffee shop in Middletown CT, offering snacks and 1k+ games to play for all levels.
So... there's some games. And they seem to be fun.
#boardgames
#boardgames
January 10, 2026 at 12:57 AM
So... there's some games. And they seem to be fun.
#boardgames
#boardgames
Want some guidance on to play and/or prizes for playing games? Yes, then this is your post. No, great you've saved some time by not reading the below.
We're happy to help with questions, clarifications, games, etc. Good luck!
TBC
We're happy to help with questions, clarifications, games, etc. Good luck!
TBC
January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Want some guidance on to play and/or prizes for playing games? Yes, then this is your post. No, great you've saved some time by not reading the below.
We're happy to help with questions, clarifications, games, etc. Good luck!
TBC
We're happy to help with questions, clarifications, games, etc. Good luck!
TBC
New games to the library for January
* Adulting: balance stress & self-care (1-4p, 30-45m, 10+)
* Android Netrunner: hack the planet (2p, 45m, 14+)
* Beyond the Horizon: grow your civilization's history (2-4p, 90-120m, 14+)
* Civolution: student civilization simulation (1-4p, 90-180m, 14+)
TBC
* Adulting: balance stress & self-care (1-4p, 30-45m, 10+)
* Android Netrunner: hack the planet (2p, 45m, 14+)
* Beyond the Horizon: grow your civilization's history (2-4p, 90-120m, 14+)
* Civolution: student civilization simulation (1-4p, 90-180m, 14+)
TBC
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
New games to the library for January
* Adulting: balance stress & self-care (1-4p, 30-45m, 10+)
* Android Netrunner: hack the planet (2p, 45m, 14+)
* Beyond the Horizon: grow your civilization's history (2-4p, 90-120m, 14+)
* Civolution: student civilization simulation (1-4p, 90-180m, 14+)
TBC
* Adulting: balance stress & self-care (1-4p, 30-45m, 10+)
* Android Netrunner: hack the planet (2p, 45m, 14+)
* Beyond the Horizon: grow your civilization's history (2-4p, 90-120m, 14+)
* Civolution: student civilization simulation (1-4p, 90-180m, 14+)
TBC
One of the biggest changes 2026 brings to the cafe is an update to our loyalty program. We are enhancing it (as of 1/6/26) while retiring the fellowship discount (by 1/10/26).
Now, you will earn points for every transaction - not just game passes. Each full dollar spent is worth 1 point.
TBC
Now, you will earn points for every transaction - not just game passes. Each full dollar spent is worth 1 point.
TBC
January 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
One of the biggest changes 2026 brings to the cafe is an update to our loyalty program. We are enhancing it (as of 1/6/26) while retiring the fellowship discount (by 1/10/26).
Now, you will earn points for every transaction - not just game passes. Each full dollar spent is worth 1 point.
TBC
Now, you will earn points for every transaction - not just game passes. Each full dollar spent is worth 1 point.
TBC
1/5-1/11 Events
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
W
4 - Mouse Guard RPG
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Civolution
6 - Pirate Borg RPG
S
2 - Women Are Werewolves (nonbinary storygame - signup)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
W
4 - Mouse Guard RPG
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Civolution
6 - Pirate Borg RPG
S
2 - Women Are Werewolves (nonbinary storygame - signup)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
January 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
1/5-1/11 Events
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
W
4 - Mouse Guard RPG
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Civolution
6 - Pirate Borg RPG
S
2 - Women Are Werewolves (nonbinary storygame - signup)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
W
4 - Mouse Guard RPG
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Civolution
6 - Pirate Borg RPG
S
2 - Women Are Werewolves (nonbinary storygame - signup)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
January Special Events (all are signup here unless noted)
- Sat 1/10 at 2pm: Women Are Werewolves (non-binary story game)
- Mon 1/12 at 6pm: Gayme Night (signup opens with Middletown Pride 1/5)
- Sat 1/17 at 6pm: The Witch Is Dead RPG
- Sat 1/24 at 2pm: A Vineyard Cold Case Murder Mystery
TBC
- Sat 1/10 at 2pm: Women Are Werewolves (non-binary story game)
- Mon 1/12 at 6pm: Gayme Night (signup opens with Middletown Pride 1/5)
- Sat 1/17 at 6pm: The Witch Is Dead RPG
- Sat 1/24 at 2pm: A Vineyard Cold Case Murder Mystery
TBC
January 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
January Special Events (all are signup here unless noted)
- Sat 1/10 at 2pm: Women Are Werewolves (non-binary story game)
- Mon 1/12 at 6pm: Gayme Night (signup opens with Middletown Pride 1/5)
- Sat 1/17 at 6pm: The Witch Is Dead RPG
- Sat 1/24 at 2pm: A Vineyard Cold Case Murder Mystery
TBC
- Sat 1/10 at 2pm: Women Are Werewolves (non-binary story game)
- Mon 1/12 at 6pm: Gayme Night (signup opens with Middletown Pride 1/5)
- Sat 1/17 at 6pm: The Witch Is Dead RPG
- Sat 1/24 at 2pm: A Vineyard Cold Case Murder Mystery
TBC
Here's a quick summary of 2025 in games and treats at the cafe:
5,281 game plays (vs 5,179)
832 different games played (vs 764)
2,064 cups of tea (vs 1,511)
716 cocoas (vs 540)
1,735 cookies (vs 1,657)
Fastest rising game: Flip 7
and for those curious... Boop is still our most played game
5,281 game plays (vs 5,179)
832 different games played (vs 764)
2,064 cups of tea (vs 1,511)
716 cocoas (vs 540)
1,735 cookies (vs 1,657)
Fastest rising game: Flip 7
and for those curious... Boop is still our most played game
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Here's a quick summary of 2025 in games and treats at the cafe:
5,281 game plays (vs 5,179)
832 different games played (vs 764)
2,064 cups of tea (vs 1,511)
716 cocoas (vs 540)
1,735 cookies (vs 1,657)
Fastest rising game: Flip 7
and for those curious... Boop is still our most played game
5,281 game plays (vs 5,179)
832 different games played (vs 764)
2,064 cups of tea (vs 1,511)
716 cocoas (vs 540)
1,735 cookies (vs 1,657)
Fastest rising game: Flip 7
and for those curious... Boop is still our most played game
Upcoming January events
1/10 2pm: Women Are Werewolves, a non-binary story game (signup)
1/16 6pm: Beginner Dungeons & Dragons
1/16 6pm: Texas Hold 'em Poker
1/17 6pm: The Witch Is Dead (signup)
1/24 2pm: A Vineyard Vintage Murder Mystery (signup)
1/31 6pm: Social Deduction Saturday
TBC
1/10 2pm: Women Are Werewolves, a non-binary story game (signup)
1/16 6pm: Beginner Dungeons & Dragons
1/16 6pm: Texas Hold 'em Poker
1/17 6pm: The Witch Is Dead (signup)
1/24 2pm: A Vineyard Vintage Murder Mystery (signup)
1/31 6pm: Social Deduction Saturday
TBC
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Upcoming January events
1/10 2pm: Women Are Werewolves, a non-binary story game (signup)
1/16 6pm: Beginner Dungeons & Dragons
1/16 6pm: Texas Hold 'em Poker
1/17 6pm: The Witch Is Dead (signup)
1/24 2pm: A Vineyard Vintage Murder Mystery (signup)
1/31 6pm: Social Deduction Saturday
TBC
1/10 2pm: Women Are Werewolves, a non-binary story game (signup)
1/16 6pm: Beginner Dungeons & Dragons
1/16 6pm: Texas Hold 'em Poker
1/17 6pm: The Witch Is Dead (signup)
1/24 2pm: A Vineyard Vintage Murder Mystery (signup)
1/31 6pm: Social Deduction Saturday
TBC
What better way to bring in a new year than games with our cafe friends.
January 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
What better way to bring in a new year than games with our cafe friends.
January Drink Specials
Cappucci-Know Your Worth: chocolate tiramisu cappuccino (oat or dairy)
Tea-Center Yourself: amaretto earl grey tea topped with tiramisu oat foam (iced possible)
New Year New You Tiramisu: vanilla tiramisu steamed milk with cinnamon (oat or dairy)
TBC
Cappucci-Know Your Worth: chocolate tiramisu cappuccino (oat or dairy)
Tea-Center Yourself: amaretto earl grey tea topped with tiramisu oat foam (iced possible)
New Year New You Tiramisu: vanilla tiramisu steamed milk with cinnamon (oat or dairy)
TBC
January 2, 2026 at 12:13 AM
January Drink Specials
Cappucci-Know Your Worth: chocolate tiramisu cappuccino (oat or dairy)
Tea-Center Yourself: amaretto earl grey tea topped with tiramisu oat foam (iced possible)
New Year New You Tiramisu: vanilla tiramisu steamed milk with cinnamon (oat or dairy)
TBC
Cappucci-Know Your Worth: chocolate tiramisu cappuccino (oat or dairy)
Tea-Center Yourself: amaretto earl grey tea topped with tiramisu oat foam (iced possible)
New Year New You Tiramisu: vanilla tiramisu steamed milk with cinnamon (oat or dairy)
TBC
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Game Challenge. If the wheel landed on you, you've won a free month's membership and we'll be in touch soon - Congratulations!
We look forward to the 2026 Game Challenge 😄
We look forward to the 2026 Game Challenge 😄
December 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Game Challenge. If the wheel landed on you, you've won a free month's membership and we'll be in touch soon - Congratulations!
We look forward to the 2026 Game Challenge 😄
We look forward to the 2026 Game Challenge 😄
Advice from Awkward Guests... "Question everything." In a game where figuring out who dunnit, how, and why is dependent on sharing - or not sharing - information, everything can be a clue. Don't rule out motives you may not have realized before.
#advicefromagame #awkwardguestsboardgame #boardgames
#advicefromagame #awkwardguestsboardgame #boardgames
December 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Advice from Awkward Guests... "Question everything." In a game where figuring out who dunnit, how, and why is dependent on sharing - or not sharing - information, everything can be a clue. Don't rule out motives you may not have realized before.
#advicefromagame #awkwardguestsboardgame #boardgames
#advicefromagame #awkwardguestsboardgame #boardgames
12/29-1/4 Events
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG*
W
4 - Mouse Guard (later ok)*
6 - Board Game Club
10 - New Year's Eve PJ Gaming Party (RSVP)
Th
1 - Diplomacy (sign up)
1 - Twilight Imperium (sign up)
2 - Enclave RPG
TBC
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG*
W
4 - Mouse Guard (later ok)*
6 - Board Game Club
10 - New Year's Eve PJ Gaming Party (RSVP)
Th
1 - Diplomacy (sign up)
1 - Twilight Imperium (sign up)
2 - Enclave RPG
TBC
December 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
12/29-1/4 Events
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG*
W
4 - Mouse Guard (later ok)*
6 - Board Game Club
10 - New Year's Eve PJ Gaming Party (RSVP)
Th
1 - Diplomacy (sign up)
1 - Twilight Imperium (sign up)
2 - Enclave RPG
TBC
T
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG*
W
4 - Mouse Guard (later ok)*
6 - Board Game Club
10 - New Year's Eve PJ Gaming Party (RSVP)
Th
1 - Diplomacy (sign up)
1 - Twilight Imperium (sign up)
2 - Enclave RPG
TBC
On this snowy day, we look back at the warmth of indoor gaming where snow is likely cardboard.
#boardgames
#boardgames
December 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On this snowy day, we look back at the warmth of indoor gaming where snow is likely cardboard.
#boardgames
#boardgames
Join the Nutmeg Gamers group the fourth Saturday of each month at noon and beyond for some crunchy gaming.
#boardgames #boardgamesct
#boardgames #boardgamesct
December 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Join the Nutmeg Gamers group the fourth Saturday of each month at noon and beyond for some crunchy gaming.
#boardgames #boardgamesct
#boardgames #boardgamesct
Advice from the Dragon & Flagon game:
"Embrace plans that don't go to plan."
Here, your programmed moves will almost never happen as you thought they would and that's what makes it hilarious. Your exploded plans can be new opportunities.
"Embrace plans that don't go to plan."
Here, your programmed moves will almost never happen as you thought they would and that's what makes it hilarious. Your exploded plans can be new opportunities.
December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Advice from the Dragon & Flagon game:
"Embrace plans that don't go to plan."
Here, your programmed moves will almost never happen as you thought they would and that's what makes it hilarious. Your exploded plans can be new opportunities.
"Embrace plans that don't go to plan."
Here, your programmed moves will almost never happen as you thought they would and that's what makes it hilarious. Your exploded plans can be new opportunities.
12/22-12/28 Events
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6 - Enclave RPG
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6 - Learn & Play Cthulhu: Dark Providence
Saturday
12 - Nutmeg Gamers
1 - Enclave RPG
6 - Social Deduction Games
Sunday
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6 - Enclave RPG
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6 - Learn & Play Cthulhu: Dark Providence
Saturday
12 - Nutmeg Gamers
1 - Enclave RPG
6 - Social Deduction Games
Sunday
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
December 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
12/22-12/28 Events
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6 - Enclave RPG
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6 - Learn & Play Cthulhu: Dark Providence
Saturday
12 - Nutmeg Gamers
1 - Enclave RPG
6 - Social Deduction Games
Sunday
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6 - Enclave RPG
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6 - Learn & Play Cthulhu: Dark Providence
Saturday
12 - Nutmeg Gamers
1 - Enclave RPG
6 - Social Deduction Games
Sunday
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
It's cold outside... but not in here!
December 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It's cold outside... but not in here!
Board Games: a cheesy Hallmark-style movie: A best-selling board game moves to the library to cure potential obscurity and unknowingly falls in love with a much cozier game. When their true secrets are revealed, will they find the courage to... play a game?
Credits... TBC
Credits... TBC
December 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Board Games: a cheesy Hallmark-style movie: A best-selling board game moves to the library to cure potential obscurity and unknowingly falls in love with a much cozier game. When their true secrets are revealed, will they find the courage to... play a game?
Credits... TBC
Credits... TBC
Advice from the game Black Mold:
Take a deep breath. It helps with the madness to come...
Take a deep breath. It helps with the madness to come...
December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Advice from the game Black Mold:
Take a deep breath. It helps with the madness to come...
Take a deep breath. It helps with the madness to come...
12/15-12/21 Events
M
6 - Gayme Night
Tu
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
7 - Trivia (last of the year)
F
6 - Learn & Play SETI: Space Agencies
Sat
Open Library
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
M
6 - Gayme Night
Tu
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
7 - Trivia (last of the year)
F
6 - Learn & Play SETI: Space Agencies
Sat
Open Library
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
December 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
12/15-12/21 Events
M
6 - Gayme Night
Tu
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
7 - Trivia (last of the year)
F
6 - Learn & Play SETI: Space Agencies
Sat
Open Library
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
M
6 - Gayme Night
Tu
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
6:30 - Game Design
Th
7 - Trivia (last of the year)
F
6 - Learn & Play SETI: Space Agencies
Sat
Open Library
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on the Clocktower
Have a very merry gametime and a happy new joy!
December 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Have a very merry gametime and a happy new joy!
Blood on the Clocktower happens at our cafe every Sunday at 4pm. Pop in, draw a role with an alignment and a power, then lie to everyone about it.
Here's some advice from our players... do you trust them? Who has the most suspect advice?
#bloodontheclocktower
Here's some advice from our players... do you trust them? Who has the most suspect advice?
#bloodontheclocktower
December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Blood on the Clocktower happens at our cafe every Sunday at 4pm. Pop in, draw a role with an alignment and a power, then lie to everyone about it.
Here's some advice from our players... do you trust them? Who has the most suspect advice?
#bloodontheclocktower
Here's some advice from our players... do you trust them? Who has the most suspect advice?
#bloodontheclocktower
Advice from Roll for Your Life Candyman:
"Cookies are better when they crumble."
Sometimes you need to fall apart to end up with an even sweeter result.
"Cookies are better when they crumble."
Sometimes you need to fall apart to end up with an even sweeter result.
December 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Advice from Roll for Your Life Candyman:
"Cookies are better when they crumble."
Sometimes you need to fall apart to end up with an even sweeter result.
"Cookies are better when they crumble."
Sometimes you need to fall apart to end up with an even sweeter result.
12/8-12/14 Events
T
5 - Try a Game
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play White Castle
Sa
1 - Cozy Escape Game, Tavern RPG, Tea, & Treats (RSVP)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on Clocktower
featured item: candy cane fried dough
T
5 - Try a Game
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play White Castle
Sa
1 - Cozy Escape Game, Tavern RPG, Tea, & Treats (RSVP)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on Clocktower
featured item: candy cane fried dough
December 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
12/8-12/14 Events
T
5 - Try a Game
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play White Castle
Sa
1 - Cozy Escape Game, Tavern RPG, Tea, & Treats (RSVP)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on Clocktower
featured item: candy cane fried dough
T
5 - Try a Game
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play White Castle
Sa
1 - Cozy Escape Game, Tavern RPG, Tea, & Treats (RSVP)
Su
2 - Sunday 2pm Games
4 - Blood on Clocktower
featured item: candy cane fried dough