While everyone walks around with a high powered computer in their hand, there's still something truly human about sitting down with some friends and playing an old fashioned board game.

According to Business Wire, board games have making a huge comeback in the United States. Popularity has surged as families and friends look for ways to have authentic connection over staring at their phones for hours. A new gaming cafe set to open in Westbrook hopes to capitalize on that.

Owlbear's Rest Will Open at Stockhouse Station in Westbrook This Spring

The new gaming cafe will be called Owlbear's Rest as an homage to the classic Dungeons & Dragons role playing game. It will be located inside the Stockhouse Station plaza right next to the Stockhouse restaurant and sports pub.

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The space at 506 Main Street is being assembled right now and Owlbear's Rest hopes to have a grand opening date as well as an initial list of events and more in the not-too-distant future.

Owlbear's Rest Will Have a Variety of Games and Food Too

Owlbear's Rest plans on welcoming gamers for casual drop-ins as well as holding themed nights feature some classic as well as up-and-coming board games. One of the other unique things they appear they'll offer is guided-play events where newcomers can learn some of the more detailed but fun games.

Owlbear's Rest also plans to serve food at their cafe. As every good gamer knowns, nourishment is key. Owlbear's Rest plans to release their menu as their grand opening date approaches.


 

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