Back Again Board Game Cafe LLC

Join local game designers as they present brand-new prototype board and card games. Play, provide feedback, and help shape the games of tomorrow!
Saturday, August 8, 2026 Noon to 10:00 pm
Come for an hour or stay all day! Drop in anytime between noon and 10pm.
Play Games Before They're published! Be the first to try exciting new games in a variety of genres: family-friendly, short, long, silly, strategic, and more!
Your Feedback Matters! Playtesters help designers by sharing honest opinions and experiences. No special experience needed - just a love of games and a desire to help!
Raffles &amp; Giveaways! We'll be raffling off over a dozen brand-new games to playtesters from companies like Blue Orange, Capstone, and GameNerdz (thank you sponsors!).
All Day Game Pass of $10 Includes access to First Play Game Day AND the cafe's massive library of games! A wide selection of beverages &amp; snacks are also available for purchase.&nbsp;
All Ages Welcome! New to playtesting? Perfect! Everyone's input is valuable.
Preregister for Extra Raffle Tickets! Visit <a href="https://ctvisit.com/events/rb.gy/aq0gz7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rb.gy/aq0gz7</a> to preregister or <a href="https://discord.gg/yQ9mEMeJNQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/yQ9mEMeJNQ</a> to learn more.
Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main Street #11, Middletown, CT backagaincafe.com
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All Day Game Pass of $10 Includes access to First Play Game Day AND the cafe's massive library of games! A wide selection of beverages &amp; snacks are also available for purchase.

Local Event: First Play Game Day - game design showcase

Middlesex County

Middletown

Connecticut

First Play Game Day - game design showcase

Join local game designers as they present brand-new prototype board and card games. Play, provide feedback, and help shape the...

Jennifer Barone

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Back Again Board Game Cafe is a family-friendly tea and coffee shop in Middletown CT, offering snacks and a library of over 800 games to play with a game adventure pass. 

Durham-Middlefield

East Hampton-Portland

New Haven County

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Meriden

Hartford County

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Berlin

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Glastonbury

Help Flood the Food Banks on Wednesday, August 5! Middlesex United Way, in partnership with The Flood Law Firm, is hosting a countywide food drive to benefit local food pantries throughout Middlesex County.
Community members are encouraged to donate nonperishable food and essential household items at participating collection sites across the county. Volunteers are also welcome to help collect donations throughout the day. (See link to sign-up to volunteer or donate)
The event is part of Middlesex United Way's Middlesex Pantry Project, an ongoing initiative to strengthen local food pantries and help ensure neighbors experiencing food insecurity have access to nutritious food year-round.<h3>Participating Collection Locations</h3>
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Adams Hometown Market – Deep River
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Adams Hometown Market – Portland
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Stop &amp; Shop – Clinton
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Stop &amp; Shop – East Hampton
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Stop &amp; Shop – Middletown
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Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market – Middlefield</li></ul>

Local Event: Flood the Food Banks Countywide Food Drive

Flood the Food Banks Countywide Food Drive

Help Flood the Food Banks on Wednesday, August 5! Middlesex United Way, in partnership with The Flood Law Firm, is hosting a...

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<h2>Secure your child's spot today at our Kids' Korner Middletown, Portland, Durham/Middlefield locations.</h2>While summer is still in full swing, now is the time for families to begin planning for the upcoming school year. The Northern Middlesex YMCA is now enrolling children in its Before &amp; Afterschool Child Care Programs, helping parents secure dependable care while giving children a safe, fun, and enriching place to learn, play, and grow each day.



More than just child care, the YMCA's Kids' Korner programs provide children with a safe, welcoming place to learn, play, and grow before the school bell rings and after the final dismissal.
Each day, children receive homework support, participate in STEM activities, create art, stay active through games and recreation, and build important social-emotional skills that help them succeed in school and in life. Most importantly, they become part of a caring community where they are encouraged to discover their strengths, make new friends, and develop confidence.
More than 500 children participate in YMCA Before &amp; Afterschool Programs each year. During the last school year alone, children took part in 7,780 healthy living activities, 4,417 STEM and enrichment experiences, and 4,744 social-emotional learning opportunities that supported their academic and personal growth.
The YMCA believes every child deserves access to high-quality child care, regardless of a family's financial circumstances. Last year, the YMCA awarded $79,348 in Open Doors Financial Assistance to help 141 children attend before and afterschool programs, with more than one-third of participating families receiving scholarship support. Thanks to the generosity of YMCA donors, Middlesex United Way, the Peach Pit Foundation, and other community partners, financial assistance continues to make these opportunities possible for local families.
Whether you're looking for dependable care before school, a fun and enriching place for your child after school, or both, the YMCA offers flexible options designed to meet the needs of today's families.
Space is limited at several locations, and early registration is encouraged.
Learn more, apply for financial assistance, or register today at <a href="http://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>.
Because every child deserves a place to learn, grow, belong&mdash;and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing their child is in caring hands.

Kids' Korner Registration Now Open

Secure your child's spot today at our Kids' Korner Middletown, Portland, Durham/Middlefield locations.While summer is still in full swing, now is...

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