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Event Series: Forge Gamers Society Event

Forge Gamers Society Open House — Community Tabletop Gaming Night

Event Description

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Idea Forge Studios, Willimantic, CT
Hosted by: Project Imo

Tabletop Gaming in Willimantic Connecticut

Looking for board games near you?

Join us for the first official Forge Gamers Society Open House at Idea Forge Studios — a welcoming community tabletop gaming night where players of all experience levels can connect, play, and discover a new creative community in Windham.

This special event marks the launch of the Forge Gamers Society, one of the first Communities at Idea Forge Studios — groups built around shared interests, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned tabletop strategist, a role-playing enthusiast, a miniature painter, or someone who has always wanted to try board games but didn’t know where to start, this event is designed for you.

The evening will be a relaxed open house format, so guests are welcome to drop in anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 PM to explore the space, meet community members, learn about memberships, and enjoy casual gaming sessions.

What to Expect

Visitors will have the opportunity to:

  • Play a variety of board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, and miniature games

  • Meet members of the new Forge Gamers Society community

  • Tour Idea Forge Studios and learn about memberships and programs

  • Connect with other gamers and creative community members

  • Learn about upcoming gaming nights, campaigns, and events

Participants are encouraged to bring their own games, miniatures, RPG materials, or favorite systems to share with others. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where people can introduce new games, teach others, and build friendships around shared interests.

A Welcoming Gaming Community

The Forge Gamers Society operates under the belief that games build connection, confidence, and community. Our motto is simple: All Gamers Welcome.

We prioritize a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where new players feel comfortable learning and experienced players feel excited to share their knowledge. No prior experience is required — curiosity is enough.

About Idea Forge Studios

Idea Forge Studios, a program of Project Imo, is a creative community maker space and learning hub in Willimantic focused on hands-on education, entrepreneurship, and community connection. The Forge includes creative studios, maker equipment, media production resources, and community gathering spaces designed to empower people of all ages to learn, create, and collaborate.

The new IFS Communities initiative brings people together around shared passions such as gaming, arts, crafts, music, storytelling, and more — providing opportunities for connection, belonging, and creative growth.

Membership Opportunities

Guests attending the open house can learn about:

  • Idea Forge Studios memberships- only $10.00/month for Community group members!!!

  • Community group benefits and discounts

  • Future Forge Gamers Society meetups (regular Tuesday gatherings)

  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

  • Board game enthusiasts

  • Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPG players

  • Warhammer and miniature gamers

  • Families and teens interested in gaming

  • College students and young adults

  • Anyone looking for social activities in Windham

  • Curious newcomers wanting to explore Idea Forge Studios

Join Us

Come meet new people, discover new games, and experience the energy of a growing creative community.

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

For questions, contact Project Imo at teamimo@projectimo.org or follow us on social media for updates.

Featured Games and Community Favorites

The Forge Gamers Society Open House will highlight an impressive range of tabletop experiences — from immersive storytelling adventures to strategic board games, party games, and miniature battles.

We’re especially excited to feature BattleTech for fans of giant mech tactical combat, alongside classic and modern tabletop RPG experiences including Dungeons & Dragons, Avatar Legends, Starfinder, Savage Worlds, Marvel Multiverse RPG, Deadlands, and more. Whether you’re exploring Spelljammer’s wildspace, surviving Weird West showdowns, or telling heroic anime-inspired stories, there’s a system waiting for you.

From our Idea Forge Studios tabletop game library, guests may encounter favorites such as:

  • Arkham Horror

  • Betrayal at House on the Hill

  • Everdell (Collector’s Edition)

  • Wingspan

  • Talisman

  • Firefly

  • Ticket to Ride

  • Settlers of Catan

  • Carcassonne

  • Evolution: Climate

  • Unfathomable

  • Photosynthesis

  • Forest Shuffle

  • Marvel HeroClix

  • Party favorites like Exploding Kittens, Poetry for Neanderthals, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and more

We’re also proud to feature Keepers of the Questar, designed by Idea Forge Board member Gordon LeVasseur.

And yes — we have LOTS of minis, dice, and terrain ready for tactical play.

Guests are welcome to bring their own games, miniatures, RPG books, or favorite systems to share.

Whether you’re building ecosystems in Earth, surviving cosmic horror, commanding heroes, or rolling dice in a brand-new campaign, this open house is about discovering the joy of tabletop gaming together.

March 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios

54 North Street
Willimantic, CT 06226 United States

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Organized By

Project Imo

(860) 786-5799

teamimo@projectimo.org

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  • A full refund, or

  • The option to transfer your registration to a future event (upon request)

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