Around the Table Game Pub

We hate to do it, but we’re announcing that we are going to put all of our events on a two-week break, starting immediately, to see what Omicron does.

Some models are predicting huge numbers of breakthrough cases, and we want to be a voice on the side of caution and safety.

We’ll still be open our normal hours, and we’ll still have tables open for free play, for those who feel the risk is worth it. But we don’t want to encourage folks to do something they might not do otherwise, so we’ll save those awesome events for a later date.

I know this will be a huge disappointment for many - it certainly is for us! - but we’ll get things going as quickly as we can again once things calm down. Until then, please be safe and take care of each other out there! We can’t wait to see each and every one of your smiles again! ... See more

👓 New This Week 👓

- Pre-orders are open for the latest two expansions for Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game. The Pride of the Mandalore and Razor Crest expansions both bring characters, ships, and upgrades pulled straight from the hit Mandalorian TV show as well as Rebels and Clone Wars. Speak with staff to get yours on hold ahead of our January X-Wing League beginning later this month.

- Convention season is back! We are a proud long-time supporter and vendor at OrcaCon, the most inclusive Tabletop Gaming Convention in the PNW. Join Tim and others at this years' event at the Hilton Bellevue this weekend: https://www.orcacon.org/2021/

- Tuesday's co-operative bi-weekly Marvel Champions night continues Jan 4th with a rescue mission into the back alleys of the Hood's domain. Join other players shortly before 7pm, assemble your team of super heroes, and prepare for one heck of a challenge! Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1pplIBMk5

- Our Magic the Gathering crew loves Commander, so there is already some excitement building ahead of the January 28th release of the Commander Collection: Black. Inside are a choice set of eight reprinted cards that play into some of the most iconic black strategies in Magic. Pre-orders are open while supplies last, and are the perfect compliment to our 7pm Monday and Sunday "Casual Commander" Leagues happening throughout this month.

- New Release! Unfathomable takes the cult-classic "who can I trust?" DNA of the semi-cooperative boardgame Battlestar Galactica, and brings it to the murky, horrific world of H.P. Lovecraft. What should be a calm steamship ride across the ocean turns foul as nothing is as it seems: Can you ensure the ship stays afloat as monsters try to sink it? Can you manage daily crises that threaten to tear the ship's crew and passengers apart? And can you even trust that your fellow players aren't secretly working with the Deep Ones?

- As always, our first job during the pandemic has been to ensure the safety of our patrons. In the past that meant shutting down prematurely, making significant investments into air purifying, or canceling events. We remain confident about the overall level of safety of play in our space, especially with the reduced severity of symptoms of this latest variant. After doing our due diligence with Omicron, we will be delaying one-time tournaments and large events like our ChitCon Wargame Weekend until February.

___Other Event Updates___

- Monday (and Sunday) night's 7pm Casual Commander League rages on. Players can join up to the last night of the 31st, and all players regardless of performance will net prizes: https://fb.me/e/2G5Wmbf3U. Our free to play, cooperative, and bi-weekly Eldritch Horror Night also continues this coming Monday the 10th at 6pm.

- Tuesday Night Paint & Sip is set for January 11th. Bring some miniatures you got over the holidays, grab a drink, and paint with other hobbyists from 7pm to close: https://fb.me/e/1dFABqlmf. The same night, we'll also be hosting our first $5 bi-weekly Flesh & Blood Blitz competition with official Armoury prize support: https://fb.me/e/4NZYMD1EK. We are planning to expand our support of FAB events and make them weekly in February.

- Wednesday night D&D is winding back up at 6pm, with longtime DM Rich will be playing host to wandering players until a second group forms again: https://fb.me/e/1h9fFHitx. Our Game Room is due for some upgrades over the coming months that will make it better than ever to host your small RPG sessions there – more to come about that soon. And of course, the battle rages on those same nights with the War Game Wednesday (WGW) crew. Try and make it around 6pm for a planned game, or tag along later and jump into a pick-up game with others from our WarGamer Group: https://bit.ly/3FRCcqO

- Thursday night X-Wing will be picking up over the next week or two with a new Winter League beginning in mid-January. This is the perfect way to check out the new ruleset with other players! Our previously planned Charity tournament for this month, has been pushed back from to February and we'll be announcing more news of that soon in the X-Wing Group: https://bit.ly/3ETpyGE

- After a two week hiatus, our 7pm Friday Night Magic (FNM) Booster Draft is BACK baby! These $18 all-inclusive events require no prior cards, and are a fantastic way to explore the latest Magic the Gathering sets. This month's drafts will focus on the vampiris Innistrad: Crimson Vow set. Our prize support is generous, and we're loaded with promos to give out, ensuring it's an event that will reward all who participate!

- Saturday night Pathfinder / Starfinder Society continues this week at 6pm. Entry is free for these jaunts into one of the most popular fantasy and science-fiction RPGs in the area, and last minute observers are fine. Find out more, including how to join the Society at the event page: https://fb.me/e/af7CDIj0a

- Sunday's popular 1pm KeyForge events return with the 'Massively Mutant' series, a look back at the early 2020 KeyForge set. All competitions during this month long series will use decks from this set and there will be a primer on how to play for new players. Find out more at: https://fb.me/e/2hMQypqtC ... See more

We are closing New Years Eve at 5pm and will be back at 3pm tomorrow to start a rocking '22!

From all of us at Around the Table Boardgame Pub, THANK YOU ALL for another crazy year! 🥰