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Beach Day - Art and games (Ages 18-24)!

Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM
From Let's Be Friends! (Ages 18-24)

Hi everyone! šŸ’• Welcome to Let’s Be Friends! We’re so excited to have you here! We'll be at Playa Del Rey Beach and just follow the balloons šŸŽˆšŸŽˆšŸŽˆ This group is for ages 18–24 and is all about meeting new people, making genuine friendships, and having fun together. 🌸 For our beach meetup, we’ll be hanging out, doing some art at the beach, playing games, snacking, and getting to know each other! šŸŽØšŸŒŠ Feel free to bring any beach/outdoor games, art supplies, snacks, blankets, or anything else you think would be fun to share. Come as you are—no pressure if you don’t know anyone yet. That’s the whole point! 🫶 We can’t wait to meet everyone and hopefully make this the first of many fun get-togethers!

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

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

Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 PM
From First Play: L.A. Board Game Playtesters
4.9

**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\!

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Los Angeles Rapid Dating for Young Professionals on Zoom

Thu, Oct 1, 7:08 PM
From Level Up Your Esports Skills Together

**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)

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Game Night - Common Space Brewery

Game Night - Common Space Brewery

Tue, Sep 29, 1:00 AM
From Vending Machine Games Game Nights
5.0

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!

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Gamers Get GAINS (Group Workout)

Gamers Get GAINS (Group Workout)

Mon, Sep 21, 2:00 AM
From A Flock of Gamers
4.9

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 ā€œin shapeā€ 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

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MACE: Medieval Fantasy Adventure Game (playtest session, new players welcome)

MACE: Medieval Fantasy Adventure Game (playtest session, new players welcome)

Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 PM
From Westside Tabletop Adventure Games
5.0

**NOTE: SCHEDULING IS CONDUCTED ON** [DISCORD](https://discord.gg/SevNwag8Yy). Join us for an open-table game of old school Dungeons & Dragons!MACE is a series of house rules of original Dungeons & Dragons that I have been working on for some time, as well as a medieval fantasy barony-crawl I would love to test out with some folks, especially those new to tabletop role-playing. The rules and setting guide will be provided in physical form at the session, as well as everything needed to play. The game prioritizes player agency, creativity, and problem solving, prior experience is unnecessary. Address and contact info will be provided before session. We play in apartment near Wilshire & Bundy. If you are waitlisted for a session, you will get front-of-line privileges for upcoming ones. Thank you!

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Frequently asked questions

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To find gaming events in Los Angeles, simply search for gaming groups in your area on Meetup. You can then browse through locally organized events to join and participate with other enthusiasts.

Yes, Los Angeles hosts a variety of competitive gaming meetups. You can join these meetups to connect with other gamers, compete in tournaments, and enhance your skills.

Creating a Meetup account and joining groups is generally free. However, some events may have a fee, depending on the organizers and the event type.

Absolutely, you're encouraged to RSVPs to multiple events that match your interests. This flexibility lets you explore a variety of competitive gaming experiences.

Gaming events on Meetup are organized by individual group leaders or hosts. These passionate community members plan and manage events, offering opportunities for gamers to connect.

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Not all events focus on competition. Some meetups might be casual gatherings or focus on discussions. Check event details to see the format and activities planned.

Yes, you can start your own gaming group on Meetup if you don't find an existing one. This allows you to lead events and grow a community with your fellow gamers.

Events can be either online or in-person, depending on the organizers. Be sure to check each event's details for logistical information.

While Meetup does connect gaming enthusiasts, finding local players depends on active participation and the groups available in your area.

If no groups are available, you can create your own. Alternatively, search broader categories to find related groups or activities nearby.

Yes, you can find meetups focused on specific games or genres. Join groups dedicated to your favorite games to meet other devoted players.

Some gaming events may be inclusive for different ages, but it's crucial to check any age restrictions specified by the organizers before joining.

Some groups may have a membership fee, while others are free to join. It's best to review each group's page for details on any associated costs.