What is the Carcosa Club?
The Carcosa Club is a member-run, not-for-profit tabletop gaming club. We are a collective of wargamers, board gamers, roleplayers, and card gamers who realize that in NYC, it's hard to get the space you need to really enjoy your hobby.
We offer...
Large, custom built tables for gaming.
A variety of themed, painted terrain you can use at the club.
Game mats in a variety of themes.
Retail discounts for our members.
Regular events open to members and their guests.
A vibrant community of gamers to play your games with.
It's within business hours but the club isn't open... Why?
Our posted hours are when our members can come in and play. If no members are there, the gate is down. If you’d like to visit, connect with a member on our Discord who can host you, or attend one of our public events.
What kind of game store is this?
We are not your standard FLGS. Our revenue comes from membership dues, events, and a small margin on retail sales. The money we bring in keeps the club running. The club is managed by six unpaid volunteer officers who make all business decisions, and other members who volunteer to help out with day-to-day tasks. Our members may host guests at the club.
How do I become a member?
Our membership is currently closed, but you can sign up for our waitlist right now. When a membership spot opens up, we notify the next person on the waitlist. Click here to learn more.
Can I still come in and play a game if I'm not a member?
Absolutely! Our members can host guests, and we have regularly scheduled events that are open to members and the public.
If coming as a member’s guest, daily passes are $15 per visit, and must be purchased online via our online store. To get in touch with a member, reach out on our Discord.
To check out our events schedule, click here.
How do I find people to play with?
We have a very active public Discord that we would love you to join. This is being updated constantly and you can reach out to members there. Click here and join the conversation. Be sure to include the game you want to play and available times you'd like to come by. Someone will usually get back to you within a day or so, if not faster.
Inclusivity
The Carcosa Club values being an inclusive and friendly space for all people to game and hang out. Currently the Club is not representative of the NYC gaming scene that we love, which is full of gender diversity. Thus, the club is introducing a new policy: Club members will get one month of membership free for referring women and non binary people to the club. These new members will also receive one month of free membership.
Why Carcosa?
Carcosa is a reference to short story published in 1886 called An Inhabitant of Carcosa by Ambrose Bierce. This story would establish a setting borrowed by other 19th century authors like Robert W. Chambers and H.P. Lovecraft. You may have also heard references to it in True Detective, Season 1. Read more about it here.
Do you offer programs for kids?
Brooklyn has a fantastic community of young gamers. Our feeling is that this group is well served by many stores offering special events and programs dedicated to children. Our Discord and club are meant for adults, and we do not offer memberships to minors. Parents can bring their children as guests to events, but we make no guarantees about the language or comportment of our members being appropriate for children.
We highly encourage parents to check out the many great programs for young gamers around Brooklyn before bringing your kids in to play.