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🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

Support each other.

Anji Truffle's Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Join us for a cozy **Coffee & Chill** starting at 11am—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 · 11:00 AM to 2:00 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:** 15-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. Please update RSVP if you can’t make it. **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

Discussion and mutual support regarding divorce and separation.

Going through a divorce is most often a very challenging process - financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Your way of life may change dramatically as you are faced with legal and relationship conflicts, endless discussions, heated arguments, complicated negotiations, and a myriad of choices and decisions to make. Communication between you and your spouse, often difficult under any circumstances, may become excruciatingly painful as you argue about the custody and care of your children, how much time you'll each have with them, and who is going to pay for what. While you're in the divorcing process it is hard to be vulnerable and attempt to heal and complete the past. You are angry, your spouse is angry and fighting comes all too easy. And yet, just as you must resolve your legal issues, healing and completing is exactly what can and should take place. At this time it is important to have a positive support network - good friends, family and professionals who will listen patiently and give sound advice sparingly. You do not need someone egging you on with unrealistic expectations and hurtful strategies of punishment and revenge. The Marina del Rey Divorce, Separation and Mediation Group is a resource for support as you go through this challenging life transition. The group is facilitated by Dennis A. Cohen an attorney and mediator. Using a combination of education, exercises, group encouragement and sharing, participants receive support in coping with the divorce process, learning about the law, improving communication skills, and getting the perspective of others who are also going, through the challenging process of ending a marriage. Come join us.

Boba & Hong Kong Mahjong Social

Spooky Pack Walk with LARPBO in Griffith Park

Join LARPBO for a spooky pack walk to get into the mood for Halloween! We'll meet in the parking lot near Chrystal Springs Picnic area pad A, B, C in Griffith Park and then walk along the route for the Haunted Hayride. The Hayride won't be open for business yet and before it starts operating later in the day, the park is open to the public. There will be lots of opportunities for spooky photos of your pups and yourselves. Not scared yet? Join us! Hosted by Allison & Michaela Meeting Point: Parking Lot, 4663 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. [link to map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+4663+Crystal+Springs+Dr,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90027/@34.1333055,-118.2767485,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2c08d2ffd98a7:0x3021175b44b14cee!8m2!3d34.1335724!4d-118.2771008!16s%2Fg%2F11c4kh4zbc!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **REQUIREMENTS:** **➊ Complete and submit a** **[Member Form and Release of Liability](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqY0MnqIOkSK68BH04MRHbz1VWpLKIRuarQhTkK1QNmuPcGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*before\***\* **you come to your first class or packwalk.** **➋ While we do not require you bring these documents, make sure your dog is current on the following:** **Bordetella vaccinations/titer and rabies vaccination for dogs 4 months and older OR Bordetella vaccination for 4 months and younger; and** * **Local animal care and control agency licensing requirements.** **Also note that by signing our** **[Release of Liability](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqY0MnqIOkSK68BH04MRHbz1VWpLKIRuarQhTkK1QNmuPcGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link), you are confirming that you are up-to-date on these requirements.** **Please read entire description before you RSVP.** **RULES:** ***First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun!*** **All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.** 1. **Participants limited to 22 people.** **RSVP is required to hold a spot.** **As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.** 2. **If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.** 3. **Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.** 4. **Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.** **MEETING LOCATION:** **Parking Lot, 4663 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. [link to map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+4663+Crystal+Springs+Dr,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90027/@34.1333055,-118.2767485,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2c08d2ffd98a7:0x3021175b44b14cee!8m2!3d34.1335724!4d-118.2771008!16s%2Fg%2F11c4kh4zbc!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **PARKING: There is a large parking lot and nearby parking lots are available, too.** **WHAT TO BRING: Water for you and your dog. There will be some distractions and stimuli, so bring some value treats for your pup, too.** **PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 1.5-2 miles round trip.** **TRAIL: Mix of paved, dirt path and grass.** **DIFFICULTY: Easy** **DISTRACTION LEVEL: There's the usual- other park visitors, other dogs, birds, squirrels, an “unofficial off-leash” dog, and of course ghosts and other spooky elements.** **LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:** **#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.** **#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction.** **#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.** **#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.** **#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!** **#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.** * **All breeds welcome.** * **There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several others dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.** * **If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct https://www.larpbo.org/faqs-4** **RELEASE AND WAIVER:** **In consideration of being allowed to participate in LARPBO events posted on the LARPBO Community Meetup group, you agree that:** * **You are an adult over the age of 18.** * **You knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, which may arise in connection with your participation in any events, including, but not limited to, injury, illness, property damage including injury to you or your dog, contact with other dogs or spectators at the event, injuries sustained by and through other dogs or participants at the event and assume full responsibility for your participation in the event.** * **If you feel that you or your dog are unable to safely and comfortably complete the event, you agree to leave.** * **You hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless LARPBO Community Meetup group, LARPBO – Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners, Inc. and all of their respective officers, organizers, and volunteers**

Triple Feature in Glendale!

**Thursday, October 15th, 7 - 10pm** we return to Knoxlabs in Glendale for a **triple feature**! In addition to our usual double feature of gaming fun, we're excited to have Nick Ross demo the new **SPECS** mixed-reality glasses! **[Knoxlabs](https://www.knoxlabs.com/)** is a leading supplier of enterprise XR solutions, robotics and wearable hardware. This event takes place in their spacious warehouse--giving us far more room to play with than usual. **[Knoxlabs VR Marketplace](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1BLiFijqTyfZBwKy6)** 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA 91204 **DUNGEONS OF ETERNITY** Four players team up to explore a dungeon, slay monsters, and escape with as much glittering treasure as they can. Swing swords, fire arrows, and hurl axes in this high-octane, physics-driven adventure! Check out this video of the game in action: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-FWbLoqa0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-FWbLoqa0) **BANJAX** Send magic flying discs whizzing through the air to shatter glowing crystals in a dark fantasy world. Take flight on the back of a winged dragon and travel to new realms where your throwing skills will be put to the test. [https://youtu.be/8Nv-PpXhG00?si=M1tjKrEs_phpmFxU](https://youtu.be/8Nv-PpXhG00?si=M1tjKrEs_phpmFxU) By the way, **BANJAX is now available to wishlist on [Meta Quest](https://www.meta.com/experiences/banjax/32964033859910934/) or [Steam VR!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4565160/BANJAX/)** **SPECS** If you follow the latest and greatest in experiential hardware, you've probably heard of Snap's cutting-edge **SPECS mixed-reality glasses**--spatial computing integrated right into the frames of a fairly normal-looking pair of glasses. Huge thanks to our pal **[Nick Ross](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickross4444/)** for bringing this exciting demo! Learn more at: [https://www.specs.com](https://www.specs.com) Big big thanks to Knoxlabs for welcoming us back into their space for another evening of colossal fun! **ARE YOU A VR GAME DEVELOPER?** Banjax has been in development for about four years, by [David Barlia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barliesque/) (that's me!). The feedback I've received while play testing at these events has been invaluable in shaping a polished, fun experience. I invite other XR developers to present their projects--please, don't be shy! The sooner you let people play, the sooner you learn what needs work. *VR Play Testers hosts free, in-person events, featuring one game in development that needs your play testing feedback, and one fully released game. Even if you've already played the game up for testing, there's always something new to enjoy. You do **not** need to own your own VR headset to join in the fun!* *VR Play Testers is presented by* ***[MugginsVR](https://mugginsvr.com)*** *in collaboration with* ***[Pasadena XR](https://www.pasadenaxr.com/)****.*

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

LA Chess Social X Highland Park Chess Club October Special

**The LA Chess Social and the Highland Park Chess Club**, Two of LA's longest established social chess clubs, are coming together this month for a lovely evening of casual/competitive chess, live music, costume contest and more! We've picked a brand new location, never before filled with chess players! The Goldfish, located in Highland Park, has AMAZING Thai food and great deals on their beverages! Its quite a unique establishment, you should come join us! **The Details:** Friday Evening, October 23rd The Goldfish 5043 York Blvd. Highland Park 90042 8:00pm - 12:00am 21+ More fun details to come, so stay tuned!

October 2026 - Paper Hero's Games Playtesting!

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** Hey everyone, Chris here! I'm going to be hosting a Saturday playtesting event at Paper Hero's Games in Santa Monica again, and both players and designers are wanted! **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two signup here: **Fill out the form here-** [First Play LA Designer Sign-Up](https://cute-eustoma-3f9.notion.site/b4eda376473e83c2855b0195cba02129?pvs=105) Note there is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Your game will be assigned to whichever session is more suitable. Very short games (20min or less) should be brought to Open Play instead. *Please note new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game.* **SCHEDULE:** Game days have 3 segments. **You do not need to come for the whole day!** However, if you are testing your own game you should stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. **OPEN PLAY TESTING** 2:00pm - 3:00 pm This is unstructured play time, ideal for very short games (20min or less), or games requiring 1-2 players. If you're a designer check in with me and then 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** 3:15pm - 4:15pm **SESSION TWO** 4:30pm - 6:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! There is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Before each session designers will be asked to give an 'elevator pitch' of their game, after which players can decide which game they want to play. Sessions are ideal for games that are 20-90 minutes. After play, be sure to leave time to give and receive feedback! **SPECIAL NOTES**: No fee to play, and you're welcome to stay and play until the store closes at 10PM. 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: \*chris@eternalstudios.com\* For community conversations join the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: [https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT](https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT) \- find the \#first\-play\-la\-chat channel\!

The Asian Edge: AI, Operators & Capital - #LATechWeek 10/12/26

**Asian-led. Open to everyone. Built for people shaping what’s next.** RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/8PxWNHt3044s75YAonHo Join ACE NextGen and leaders from Google, Seven Stars, and Blaze.tech during LA Tech Week for a candid conversation about building and growing companies in the AI era. Join them **Monday**, **October 12** from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Downtown LA. Please register to see the exact location of this event. Come for practical perspectives from founders, investors, and partnership leaders. Stay to meet the builders and operators working through similar decisions. **They will provide food and beverages.** ***Save 10% off tickets for OCSC members with promo code: OCSC*** **[GET MORE EVENT INFO HERE…](https://ocstartupcouncil.org/oc-startup-events-calendar/2026/10/12/the-asian-edge-ai-operators-amp-capital-latechweek-101226)** **Want more events?** Please see the full [OC Startup Events Calendar here.](https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/oc-startup-events-calendar) And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: [https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news](https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news)

GAME 5 - MONDAY COED-FALL 2026: FIREBIRD FC:| 8:15 pm| EAST 1/3