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.
Good Times to Drop in Solo...
Tuesdays 5pm Try a Game: learn & play a game
Wednesdays 6pm Board Game Club: meet up and play
Thursdays 7pm Trivia: join a team or try solo
Fridays 6pm Heavy Games:
we teach a game & you play
Sundays 4pm Blood on the Clocktower: a group game of social deception
Tuesdays 5pm Try a Game: learn & play a game
Wednesdays 6pm Board Game Club: meet up and play
Thursdays 7pm Trivia: join a team or try solo
Fridays 6pm Heavy Games:
we teach a game & you play
Sundays 4pm Blood on the Clocktower: a group game of social deception
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Good Times to Drop in Solo...
Tuesdays 5pm Try a Game: learn & play a game
Wednesdays 6pm Board Game Club: meet up and play
Thursdays 7pm Trivia: join a team or try solo
Fridays 6pm Heavy Games:
we teach a game & you play
Sundays 4pm Blood on the Clocktower: a group game of social deception
Tuesdays 5pm Try a Game: learn & play a game
Wednesdays 6pm Board Game Club: meet up and play
Thursdays 7pm Trivia: join a team or try solo
Fridays 6pm Heavy Games:
we teach a game & you play
Sundays 4pm Blood on the Clocktower: a group game of social deception
1/26-2/1 Events
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
Wednesday
4 - Mouse Guard RPG (later ok)
6 - Board Game Club
Thursday
6 - Mothership RPG
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
TBC
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
Wednesday
4 - Mouse Guard RPG (later ok)
6 - Board Game Club
Thursday
6 - Mothership RPG
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
TBC
January 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
1/26-2/1 Events
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
Wednesday
4 - Mouse Guard RPG (later ok)
6 - Board Game Club
Thursday
6 - Mothership RPG
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
TBC
Tuesday
5 - Try a Game (teach)
6:30 - Root RPG
Wednesday
4 - Mouse Guard RPG (later ok)
6 - Board Game Club
Thursday
6 - Mothership RPG
6 - Enclave RPG
7 - Trivia
TBC
❄️ Please be advised that the cafe will not be open today (1/25). It has been left in the care of Nosh & Pickle. This is fine.
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
❄️ Please be advised that the cafe will not be open today (1/25). It has been left in the care of Nosh & Pickle. This is fine.
Welcome to 2026 board game brackets
- this is for fun not money
- get a bracket in cafe or download one from our Discord (1/person)
- fill out a bracket as you like
TBC
- this is for fun not money
- get a bracket in cafe or download one from our Discord (1/person)
- fill out a bracket as you like
TBC
January 24, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Welcome to 2026 board game brackets
- this is for fun not money
- get a bracket in cafe or download one from our Discord (1/person)
- fill out a bracket as you like
TBC
- this is for fun not money
- get a bracket in cafe or download one from our Discord (1/person)
- fill out a bracket as you like
TBC
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Mascots, take your marks. Get set. Race!
Welcome to the zany game of mascots racing forwards, backwards, falling down, and moonwalking across the finish line.
#hotstreakgame #boardgames
Welcome to the zany game of mascots racing forwards, backwards, falling down, and moonwalking across the finish line.
#hotstreakgame #boardgames
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Mascots, take your marks. Get set. Race!
Welcome to the zany game of mascots racing forwards, backwards, falling down, and moonwalking across the finish line.
#hotstreakgame #boardgames
Welcome to the zany game of mascots racing forwards, backwards, falling down, and moonwalking across the finish line.
#hotstreakgame #boardgames
Advice from Hot Streak: "Underdogs have more fun."
It's the weird moments, the connections with others, and the defeat of adversity that we remember not the sure easy winner.
It's the weird moments, the connections with others, and the defeat of adversity that we remember not the sure easy winner.
January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Advice from Hot Streak: "Underdogs have more fun."
It's the weird moments, the connections with others, and the defeat of adversity that we remember not the sure easy winner.
It's the weird moments, the connections with others, and the defeat of adversity that we remember not the sure easy winner.
1/19-1/25 Events
T
5- Try a Game
6:30- Root RPG
W
4- Mouse Guard
6- Game Club
6:30- Game Design
Th
6- Mothership
6- Enclave
7- Trivia
F
6- Learn Beyond the Horizon
6- Pirate Borg
Sa
2- Murder Mystery
3- Spectaculars RPG
6- Drop-in D&D
Su
1- Pinched Demo
2- Sunday Games
4- Blood on Clocktower
T
5- Try a Game
6:30- Root RPG
W
4- Mouse Guard
6- Game Club
6:30- Game Design
Th
6- Mothership
6- Enclave
7- Trivia
F
6- Learn Beyond the Horizon
6- Pirate Borg
Sa
2- Murder Mystery
3- Spectaculars RPG
6- Drop-in D&D
Su
1- Pinched Demo
2- Sunday Games
4- Blood on Clocktower
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
1/19-1/25 Events
T
5- Try a Game
6:30- Root RPG
W
4- Mouse Guard
6- Game Club
6:30- Game Design
Th
6- Mothership
6- Enclave
7- Trivia
F
6- Learn Beyond the Horizon
6- Pirate Borg
Sa
2- Murder Mystery
3- Spectaculars RPG
6- Drop-in D&D
Su
1- Pinched Demo
2- Sunday Games
4- Blood on Clocktower
T
5- Try a Game
6:30- Root RPG
W
4- Mouse Guard
6- Game Club
6:30- Game Design
Th
6- Mothership
6- Enclave
7- Trivia
F
6- Learn Beyond the Horizon
6- Pirate Borg
Sa
2- Murder Mystery
3- Spectaculars RPG
6- Drop-in D&D
Su
1- Pinched Demo
2- Sunday Games
4- Blood on Clocktower
January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Roll dice. Steal cookie parts. Not the gumdrop buttons!
It's Roll for Your Life Candyman :)
It's Roll for Your Life Candyman :)
January 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Roll dice. Steal cookie parts. Not the gumdrop buttons!
It's Roll for Your Life Candyman :)
It's Roll for Your Life Candyman :)
Advice from a game: "Life is short. Live deliciously."
Kobolds Ate My Baby is a wacky RPG of chaos and short-lived characters. There is no time for worry. Just cause a buffet of laughter before you go. Do the things that make your life more life-y.
Also... don't eat babies.
Kobolds Ate My Baby is a wacky RPG of chaos and short-lived characters. There is no time for worry. Just cause a buffet of laughter before you go. Do the things that make your life more life-y.
Also... don't eat babies.
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Advice from a game: "Life is short. Live deliciously."
Kobolds Ate My Baby is a wacky RPG of chaos and short-lived characters. There is no time for worry. Just cause a buffet of laughter before you go. Do the things that make your life more life-y.
Also... don't eat babies.
Kobolds Ate My Baby is a wacky RPG of chaos and short-lived characters. There is no time for worry. Just cause a buffet of laughter before you go. Do the things that make your life more life-y.
Also... don't eat babies.
1/12-1/18 Events
M
6 - Gayme Night (rsvp)
Tu
5 - Try a Game
6 - Casual MtG
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Expeditions
6 - Beginner D&D
6 - Casual Poker
6 - RPG Adventure
Sa
3 - Spectaculars RPG
Su
4 - Blood on Clocktower
M
6 - Gayme Night (rsvp)
Tu
5 - Try a Game
6 - Casual MtG
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Expeditions
6 - Beginner D&D
6 - Casual Poker
6 - RPG Adventure
Sa
3 - Spectaculars RPG
Su
4 - Blood on Clocktower
January 12, 2026 at 12:42 AM
1/12-1/18 Events
M
6 - Gayme Night (rsvp)
Tu
5 - Try a Game
6 - Casual MtG
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Expeditions
6 - Beginner D&D
6 - Casual Poker
6 - RPG Adventure
Sa
3 - Spectaculars RPG
Su
4 - Blood on Clocktower
M
6 - Gayme Night (rsvp)
Tu
5 - Try a Game
6 - Casual MtG
6:30 - Root RPG
W
4 - Mouse Guard
6 - Board Game Club
Th
6 - Enclave
7 - Trivia
F
6 - Learn & Play Expeditions
6 - Beginner D&D
6 - Casual Poker
6 - RPG Adventure
Sa
3 - Spectaculars RPG
Su
4 - Blood on Clocktower
This is our current menu, but it's going to see some more changes through the year. Note that the menu doesn't have quick snacks & pastries on it like chips, GF brownies, and cookies, but we'll discuss them anyway. Here are some changes we expect at this time.
- Zucchini sticks, apple tarts...
TBC
- Zucchini sticks, apple tarts...
TBC
January 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is our current menu, but it's going to see some more changes through the year. Note that the menu doesn't have quick snacks & pastries on it like chips, GF brownies, and cookies, but we'll discuss them anyway. Here are some changes we expect at this time.
- Zucchini sticks, apple tarts...
TBC
- Zucchini sticks, apple tarts...
TBC
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