Casual Gaming Los Angeles

Board games and brews!

Join Us for Games, Drinks, and Food Looking for a fun, social way to unwind? Come join our board game meetup! We offer a wide variety of games for all kinds of players—whether you’re into strategy, party games, or laugh-out-loud chaos, there’s something here for you. Here are just some of the awesome games we’ll have on hand: ️ Catan - the original game that started it all. A fun way to build and gather resources. * Catan: Game of Thrones – Brotherhood of the Watch * Catan: Starfarers * Catan Expansions Werewolf, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Clocktower, Avalon, Secret Hitler If you enjoy social deduction and casual gas-lighting then this is the place to play ‍♂️ Magic Maze A silent, real-time co-op game where you guide fantasy heroes through a mall to steal magical gear—without talking! Exploding Kittens Draw cards and try to avoid the Exploding Kitten! Fast, funny, and full of surprise twists. Unstable Unicorns Build your unicorn army and sabotage others in this cute-yet-cutthroat card game of magical destruction. Bang! A hidden-role Wild West game where players shoot, scheme, and try to outwit the Sheriff and outlaws alike. Bananagrams A fast-paced word game where you race to build crossword-style grids. Think Scrabble—but quicker and no turns! Anarchy Pancakes Stack and slap pancakes in a frantic race to match toppings. Perfect for groups and younger players! Neanderthal Poetry Speak only in caveman grunts and gestures to help your teammates guess the right word. Creative and hilarious! ️ Codenames: Pictures Give clever one-word clues to help your team find the right pictures on the board before the other team does. Trial by Trolley A dark and hilarious party game where one player controls a runaway trolley—and everyone else argues over who gets run over. Morally questionable fun! ⸻ And that’s not all—we have even more games than those listed! Our collection is always growing, and we love variety. Got a game you love? Bring it along! Whether it’s a hidden gem or a popular favorite, we’re always happy to try something new. Come for the games, stay for the good vibes and great company

September 2026 - Playtest games at Geeky Teas! PLUS board game 'free store'

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** **FEE:** $8 to play at Geeky Teas - payable at the event to Geeky Teas at front desk. Once paid, you're covered to play games ALL DAY. **SPECIAL TO THIS EVENT!** **During Open Play from 11am-1pm, we will be hosting a board game 'exchange'.** How this will work: * Bring up to 5 of your own games (new or used) you don't want or need anymore * All games go into a collective "free store" pile * Anyone in the group may take 1-5 games from the "free store." * If your game/s haven't been taken, bring them home, or donate them to the Geeky Teas library. Please note this is NOT a math trade. No one will be reinforcing fair trades for equally valuable games, so don't bring your $200 copy of Battlestar Galactica unless you are really ok with giving it away! **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two, please follow this protocol: **Fill out the form here- [First Play Designer Signup](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/1c9a3d4ed35b8034b34ced27ef3d1c40)** Please read the descriptions of each time to determine if your game is appropriate for a scheduled session. *Note: new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game. If this is your first time showing your game at FPLA, please introduce yourself to either Damon or Cassandra (one or both will be near the front of the room) before your session for a quick explainer on how to get your game to the table and what to expect from playtesting.* **SCHEDULE:** Game days have 3 segments. **You do not need to come for the whole day!** However, it is good etiquette if you are testing your own game to stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. 11:00am - 1:00 pm **OPEN PLAY TESTING** This is unstructured play time, ideal for short games (45min or less), 2 player games, and games that require a quieter environment. If you're a designer, grab an available table and let people know you are looking for players. If you're a player, just sit down at a game and play! **SESSION ONE** 1:15pm - 3:15pm **SESSION TWO** 3:30pm - 5:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! This event we have three scheduled sessions, with about 4-6 games running during each time slot. Following moderator announcements, each designer running a game will have the opportunity to do an 'elevator pitch' to players. After which, players decide which game they want to play. Two hour sessions are ideal for games that are 60-90 minutes, and have been playtested multiple times before. After play, be sure to leave time to give and receive feedback. Oh, and sometimes we give away prizes! 5:30-6:30pm **DINNER BREAK** 6:30-10pm **THE SKUNKWORKS** This is unstructured time to test your wildest ideas. Bring the game that may break in 5 minutes, the one that requires 10 people, or the one that may involve crawling on the ground. Bring objects that *could* be games, half baked ideas, and untested print and plays. Take risks, be silly, and most importantly, have fun! **SPECIAL NOTES**: No outside food is permitted but there are snacks/drinks sold at Geeky Teas. Also, FYI - There are cats at the store, roaming but keep to themselves. Please read these guides, especially if you are new to design or playtesting- **[How to do better playtesting!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-do-better-playtesting-1c9a3d4ed35b807b9f6ff643b5635885)** **[How to explain rules for your confusing game prototype!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-explain-rules-for-your-confusing-game-prototype-1d3a3d4ed35b80c683e7e4f6953e8545)** **Code of Conduct Rules** 1. Be kind. 2. Seriously, be even more kind than you think you need to be. 3. Read the guidelines for giving and receiving feedback. 4. Respect the rules of our venues (Geeky Teas, Paper Heroes, Odyssey, etc). We will continue to be welcome as long as we continue to be good guests. 5. New members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game. 6. If you have RSVP'd to run a game, show up for your time slot. If you do not show up for your time slot, you will get a strike against you. Three strikes and moderators will discuss next steps with you about if you will be allowed to continue running games. 7. Be respectful of other community members- give as much as you receive. Playtest other peoples' games, not just your own. 8. In the case of an unresolvable or continuing conflict, please let a moderator know so we can determine next steps. 9. You will receive a warning if a legitimate complaint is lodged against you. In the case of a continuous issue, a group of at least 3 moderators will discuss and determine next steps. Consistent bad behavior will lead to a group ban. **See you soon!** **Have questions?** For FAQ's, please see here - [First Play FAQ’s](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/First-Play-FAQ-s-1d5a3d4ed35b809eadb7c5c72359521b) For a specific question please email *cassandra@ixiongameworks.com* For community conversations join the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: [https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT](https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT) \- find the \#first\-play\-la\-chat channel\!

Downey Library Game Day

Come play board games and card games with us at the Downey Library. We welcome starting players all the way to expert players. Please bring a copy of the games you would like to play, or we have copies to play. The Downey Public Library also has a collection of games to play. Some examples of popular board games are Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Some examples of popular card games are Flip 7, Century Spice Road, and Splendor. We like to learn new games and to teach new games. There is no fee, and food and drink is welcome, just please clean up after yourself. We are in the area, to the left of the main entrance. Note that there are no parking restrictions on the weekend or holidays; please respect the Embassy Suites reserved parking. Hosted by Mark Shocklee.

Anji Truffle's Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Join us for a cozy **Coffee & Chill** starting at 10am—a slow, easy morning to relax, sip good coffee, and enjoy good company. We’ll have a build-your-own coffee bar with fun syrups and toppings, light brunch treats, a laid-back coloring table, and some board games for anyone who feels like playing. There’s no schedule or pressure—just a warm space to hang out, chat, and enjoy a calm start to the day. Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like! And please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly. Come as you are, grab a mug, and settle in for a cozy morning together. Located near San Vincente Blvd and Beverly Blvd. Full address to be provided day before the event. Park anywhere in the neighborhood. **Sunday September 20th · 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT** The host will be providing various games like: Rivals of Catan, Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, Side Effects, Pictionary, and more! Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone who brings a game to share with guests is encouraged to establish their own rules for the safe handling of their items and all guests are expected to respect and abide by those rules. **RSVP Policy:** 10-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, please read our House Rules by clicking or copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM?e=nQ6miq) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community. Please speak with Troy if you would like to receive a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Sunny Saturdays are the best days for a multi-hour RPG or a friendship ruining card game! Sip on fresh brew and nibble on your favorite morning pastry while the sun’s rays reveal the path to undeniable victory! This event is for those who never needed a screen to game. Bring your favorite board game or card game and we’ll bring ours with the coffee and dairy-free creamer. The host will be providing various games like: Rivals of Catan, Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, Side Effects, Pictionary, and more! In addition to snacks, participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone who brings a game to share with guests is encouraged to establish their own rules for the safe handling of their items and all guests are expected to respect and abide by those rules. **RSVP Policy:** 15-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by copy and pasting the link below in your browser. [Flock of Gamers - House [Rules.pdf](http://rules.pdf/)]([https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM)) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of any photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Los Angeles Rapid Dating for Young Professionals on Zoom

**Updated schedule: we have moved the start to 2:00 PM on October 4.** Private virtual meetings with residents of Los Angeles. [Register Below](https://juniper-7e665.theliveround.com/product?productId=658.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Los%20Angeles&groupurlname=level-up-your-esports-skills-together&face_v=7.0)

Rooftop Cinema

Hello fellow gamers and movie lovers! **ROOFTOP CINEMA** There's nothing quite like movie magic! Come appreciate the art, production, and vision of some of cinema’s most popular and lesser-known classics. Overlooking downtown and over Discord livestream, let’s marvel at the stars and expose our minds to the world’s extensive catalog of unique productions. **Tonight we'll be watching:** Demolition Man (1993) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106697/?ref_=ls_t_7 **Don't forget a snack!** Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite snack or drink, for themselves or to share! Water will be provided by the host. **Meet at –** 226 N Lake St, Rooftop **Tardiness Policy:** Please be present at the venue by no later than **8PM.** At that time we will no longer be granting access to the building. **RSVP Policy:** 20-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by copy and pasting the link below in your browser. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of any photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Gamers Get GAINS (Group Workout)

Hello fellow gamers! If you feel like you have been missing that support that pushes you to reach just a little harder, so have we. **Gamers Get Gains** is a gamified fitness event wholly focused on leveling up every participant’s strength, endurance, and mobility, whiles encouraging daily habits that will benefit not only our bodies, but also our mental health. **NO - you do not need to be “in shape” to feel welcome here.** **YES - you can participate no matter what your goals may be.** Health is an undervalued foundation of our daily lives and everyone deserves a chance to be supported at every stage of their journey! **Here is the structure:** There are 3 decks - **Upper Boddy, Lower Body, and Cardio.** The Group must draw 2 cards from each deck in any order. The chosen cards will specify the workout that is to be done together. All workouts are beginner friendly but If the exercise is too challenging or not challenging enough, just try your best or substitute for another similar workout. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need tips on how to modify any workout to best fit your unique needs. After the workout we get to cool off and relax on the roof and enjoy the evening air. **Meet at -** 226 N Lake St, Rooftop Gym @7pm **Please Bring –** Water, any snacks you need to sustain your energy, a yoga mat if you aren’t comfortable on the gym floor, and a protein smoothy for post-workout intake. **RSVP Policy:** 10-participant maximum. No admission fee. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP, please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community. Please speak with Troy if you would like to receive a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Skee-ball & Brews

BACK TO SCHOOL! Spades Syndicate September Meetup!

September is that time...back to school, new beginnings, fresh starts, and high spirits. Whether you're coming back after summer or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to find your groove and claim your spot in the Spades Syndicate family. **Rookie or veteran, YOU BELONG HERE MY LOVE!** We're all here to level up, learn from each other, and maybe, *just maybe*, catch someone slipping (in the most respectful way possible). The energy is supportive, the trash talk is light, and the wins? Those are FUN. This is the month to figure out your rhythm, get your good time in, and discover your tribe! \*Remember...food and drink is always included

Monday Night Chess

Join us for casual, fun chess and socializing. No chess clocks or intense competition, just relaxing fun. Bring your own chess set if you have one. We usually have a number of "loaner" boards.

Game Night - Common Space Brewery

It's time for another night of beers & games at Common Space Brewery! We're going to be at the brewery with a range of games for people to play for free, starting at 6PM - hope to see you there!