Gaming Tournaments Los Angeles

SAT @ 12:30pm Arcadia 3s/4s Grass Volleyball (Intermediate Plus)

**Intermediate to Advanced Players ONLY!** **PLAYERS:** For the safety and enjoyment of all players, you must be at an Intermediate and/or above skill level, meaning that you can Serve, Pass, Set, and Hit the ball over the net ***ACCURATELY AT LEAST 70%*** of the time AND you *KNOW* and *FOLLOW* all of the basic rules and etiquette of volleyball. ***Failure to meet this standard may result in your removal from the RSVP list and/or the event.*** **EVENT HOSTS:** Reserve the right to remove players from the RSVP list and/or Event based on the player NOT meeting the required SKILL level of play, NOT being able to keep up with the PACE of the games, posing a RISK on or off the court to other players, NOT following the rules of the Event and/or Park, and/or at their own discretion. **SKILL LEVELS:** A fuller description of player skill levels can be found on the "About" page of SoCal Grass Volleyball. **RSVP:** You must be listed as "Going" on the RSVP list to play. If you signup for an event, but are then unable to attend, please be courteous and change your RSVP to "Not Going" so that someone on the Waitlist can attend. **WAITLIST:** Joining the Waitlist does not guarantee you a spot to play. Players will be added to the "Going" list based on a few factors, including whether one or two nets will be set up that week, reliability of attendance, and balance of players. ***Priority will be given to regular and high-skilled players.*** **CANCELLATIONS:** If you develop a pattern of RSVPing and then cancelling (for example, you cancel more often than you attend), you may automatically be moved to "Not Going" to allow other players, who want to play and show up consistently, a spot to play. **LATE CANCELATIONS:** Late Cancelations will be marked as a "No Show!" **LATE ARRIVALS:** If you will be **arriving more than 30 minutes late**, you must notify the Host. If you develop a pattern of arriving late (regardless if you notify the Host or not), you may be removed from the "Going List" and/or the group. **NO SHOWS:** Two "No Shows" and you may be removed from the group! **SAFETY:** No collisions with players (on your own team or under net). **TEAMMATES:** Volleyball is a team sport. Players are expected to know their position on the court and be aware of their fellow teammates positioning. Players should not be passing/setting/hitting/spiking their teammates ball and/or lunging for every ball simply because it is within their reach. **FUN:** No Arguments! If there is a questionable play, we will do it over. **FAULTS:** Let players call their own faults (unless egregious)! BE KIND! **SCORING:** Games to 25! Rally scoring. Win by two. **SERVES:** Let serves are good. No attacking the serve above the net. **NETS:** Touching the net is a fault unless the net is pushed into you. **DINKS:** In games of 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s, Open hand dinks/tips will not be allowed. You must use a closed fist, strike the ball, or roll it off of your hand. **You may NOT push, tip, or redirect the ball with an open hand!** **BLOCKS:** Touching the block will not count as one of the three contacts. The blocker can re-hit the ball. **LEGAL HITS:** The ball can be played with all parts of the body EXCEPT the Head. ***You may not intentionally hit the ball with your HEAD*** (because it results in an unhygienic, sweaty volleyball). **SETTING:** Intentionally setting the ball over the net must be in the direction the player is facing (forward or backwards). Accidental oversets are not a fault. **The sets over the net must be clean (with no more than one rotation) and may NOT be redirected. No Throws!** **ROTATION:** Teams of Four or more players must use a standard rotation where by all players rotate through each position. The serve must come from a backrow player. Backrow players cannot attack the ball from above the net past the ten foot line. **ANTENNAS:** No antennas, so the ball must cross the net between the poles. **PARK RULES:** We are guests at the park. Please abide by all of the rules of the park posted by the City. **PARKING:** Available on the street and parking lot. **BATHROOMS:** Public bathrooms are available near the playground. **MUSIC:** Please do not bring your music; everyone has different tastes. ***\*\*\* DISCLAIMER of RISK and LIABILITY \*\*\**** The Group Organizers and Event Hosts assume no liability; participate at your own risk. You, and no one else, are 100% responsible for your safety at all times.

Socal Gaming Expo

**Join SanDiegoLAN.net at SoCal Gaming Expo!** **SanDiegoLAN.net** is bringing the ultimate PC gaming experience to the **SoCal Gaming Expo**! We specialize in the high-octane, tactical, and retro multiplayer titles that defined the turn of the century. Whether you are looking to relive the golden age of RTS or dominate in classic shooters, our LAN space is the place to be. **Relive the Classics** We focus on the legendary titles that built the LAN community, including: * **Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2** * **Quake** * **Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare** * **Modern Warfare 2** * **Supreme Commander** * **Unreal Tournament 2004** * **Star Wars: Battlefront 2** **Secure Your Seat: How BYOC Works** Want the full experience? Our **Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC)** section allows you to set up your own rig and play all day. * **At-Desk Registration**: Simply check in at the LAN space starting at **11:00 AM** on Saturday and Sunday. * **Dedicated Space**: For just **$10 per day**, you get a dedicated seat and a power drop. * **Connectivity**: We provide the jack; just remember to **bring your own network cable** to plug directly into our high-speed local network. **More Than Just BYOC** Not bringing a PC? No problem! We are also offering: * **6 Free Play PCs**: Jump into a game on one of our high-performance stations. * **Virtual Reality**: Experience the latest in VR gaming. * **Pop-up Tournaments**: Compete for bragging rights in spontaneous gaming challenges throughout the weekend. Come find us, grab a seat, and let's get some games going!

Cali Pound Poker - The Tuesday Tourney!!

Venice Beach Sky-Ball Tournament

# Venice Beach Volleyball Tournament 🌴🏐 Get ready for an unforgettable day of competition, community, and beach vibes at the **Venice Beach Volleyball Tournament**. Join players from across Los Angeles for a high-energy day of beach volleyball right on the iconic Venice courts. Whether you're coming to compete, meet new people, enjoy the ocean atmosphere, or all three — this event is designed to bring together great volleyball and great people. ## Tournament Details * Sky-ball Tournament includes first serve sky-balls and all underhand serves. * Competitive * Round-robin play followed by playoffs * Music, community, and beach atmosphere * Prizes for winning team * Spectators welcome ## Who Should Join * Beach volleyball players of all levels * Friends looking for a fun weekend activity * Competitive athletes * People new to LA wanting to meet others * Anyone who loves fitness, sunshine, and community ## What to Bring * Water & sunscreen * Athletic/beach gear * Volleyball if you have one * Positive energy and competitive spirit ## Why This Tournament? This is more than just volleyball — it’s an opportunity to: * meet active and social people, * enjoy an incredible beach day, * challenge yourself competitively, * and become part of a growing volleyball community in Venice Beach. Spots are limited, and teams fill quickly. Register early and come experience one of the best beach volleyball environments in Southern California. 🌅🏐

June Tourney

**HOW DOES THE TENNISLOSANGELES TOURNEY WORK?** **EVERY MATCH COUNTS** **Tennis Tourney Basic Concept** Our tourneys are a single elimination format with a consolation bracket. Meaning you are guaranteed at least 2 match-ups. This tourney format will not be played at a single location over a weekend instead players are given 7 to 10 days to play each round's match. **Expectations - Updated 3/30/21** Our tourneys will be mixed gender unless we have particularly strong female enrollment in a city. The tourneys will be singles based until we receive enough response to open it up for doubles. This is the most competitive format we are offering. We now won't guarantee leveling in Tourney's. If we have enough players we will create two draws based upon perceived level. We strongly advise low level players NOT to join the format as there will be higher level players in the draw. **Our Guarantee** We need at least 6 players to make a tourney bracket. If we can NOT reach this criteria we'll send you an email offering a refund or we'll enroll you into the next tourney with your entry fee. Our hope is to run multiple skill level brackets for multiple draws. **The 7-day money back guarantee expires as soon as the tourney starts.** Tourneys will NOT allow for late enrollment. Players will be entered into the tourney that associates with their TLN's Player Rating. If a **NEW** player (Someone whose played less than 6 matches with our service) wants to join the tourney they will **agree to be placed** in the tourneys highest bracket. (This is admin's discretion) The League reserves the right to remove a player from a bracket if it is determined by match results that said player has more likely underrated their playing ability. **Your Schedule and Availability** We give first round opponents two weekends to play the first match and then each following round will have a full week to play the match. Players need to be available to play for at least the first 3 weeks after kickoff. Players with 1-week work trips or week long vacations during the first 3 weeks shouldn't participate in the tourney. **Seedings** The TennisLosAngeles staff will seed 25% of the participants based veteran status (Most number of matches played in their career) with the program. If we have 8 players enrolled we'll seed the top 2 players, 16 players the top 4 players. The rest of the players will be randomly entered into the draw. **Consolation Bracket** We will run a consolation bracket for the players who lost their first match. Seedings for the consolation bracket will be randomly selected by the TennisLosAngeles staff. The winner of the consolation bracket will receive at least a $25 Gift Card. Matches need to be played to crown a consolation bracket winner. **Where to Play?** Because the seeding of the tourney is mainly randomize the higher seed will NOT have home court preference. The league strongly suggests you meet half-way to cut the commute in half for both players. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/TennisCourts) that have user submitted ratings. If two players need guidance they can certainly email our staff for suggestions. **Playing Format** The preferred playing format for tourneys should be 2 sets with a 3rd set tie-breaker or 2 out of 3 sets. If the two players can't agree the default format will be the 2 sets with a 3rd set tie-breaker. In NYC we will accept 10 game pro set results mainly due to court availability. **Target Audience** This will be our most competitive format. The target audience is for the player who are good sports and love to play competitive matches. **Prize Pool** Starting in 2022 all Tourney's will now have a Cash Reward option. 70% of the proceeds will be awarded back to the Winner, Finalist and Consolation Bracket Winner. The players can choose a Paypal payment and/or items from the Prize Pool at the nominal value of $25 each. Prize Pool is a choice of a combination of Free Seasons, $25 Gift Cards, Items from the Swag Page or donations to Cancer Research Institute or Boston Food Bank. All tourney champions will be receive an entry into the End of the Year National Tournaments at the champions discounted rate. Cost to Participate $29.95 to $34.95 depending on how early you sign up. A low cost way to play competitive tennis. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/join)** So [Join Page](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/join) and we'd be happy to get you enrolled into the next tournament.

Game Dev Mixer LA @ Summer Games Fest

Get ready for the **Game Dev Mixer: LA Edition**! We’re taking over DTLA on **Thursday, June 4th**, just one day before Summer Game Fest officially begins. In partnership with **[Omni House](https://omnihouse.app/)** and **[MIXR Studios](https://www.mixr.link/)**, we’re hosting an evening dedicated to the craft and culture of gaming. Whether you’re a developer, programmer, 2D/3D artist, musician, writer, or simply a passionate gamer, this is your space to connect. ### Why You Should Be There: * **Networking:** Rub elbows with local talent and industry pros in the heart of Los Angeles. * **Playtests:** Get exclusive hands-on time with unreleased titles on-site. * **Community:** Meet the faces behind your favorite pixels and polygons. **When:** Thursday, June 4th **Where:** 101 E 17th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 **Who:** Creators, players, and everyone in between. Don't miss out on the ultimate pre-SGF social—see you there! **RSVP HERE:** [https://luma.com/t7zhhh5o](https://luma.com/t7zhhh5o)

Every Friday. Game Night at Geeky Games in Burbank 8p - Board games

We will be gathering Friday night at Geeky Games as usual 8pm, with the regular group and some new folks from Meetup. RSVP if you want to attend so we can reserve you a seat. If you are on the waitlist there isn't a seat until you to get moved to 'going. " So check Friday day before you come to the game house! We'll be playing some fun board games - A variety of familiar trivia and party games. And some challenging new ones. It's $8 to get in. We start between 8 and 8:15 depending on the room. So if you are late you may have to wait for the next game to start. Just tell Xander, Tyler, Fitz or any of the other amazing folks at the desk you are there for Vince Duvall's group. At the newly expanding location! They have a great selection of SNACKS including some great Brit favorites - as long as tariffs allow. No outside food though Snacking is definitely a part of game night. Requests for games are always welcome - we can see if they have it in the 500+ game library. Or bring your own favorite.

May 2026 - Playtest games at Geeky Teas!

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** Please read the event schedule, and all members, new and old, should check out the Code of Conduct at the bottom of this text. **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. **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two we have a new sign up 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. Two 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\!

1182nd Meeting - After GameX 2026/Third Monday - Hot Streak

Let's Play Board Games in Monterey Park

GBG Gay Board Gaymers LGBT+ $8 Cover (or $6) June Board Game Day

Game Night @ Three Weavers Brewering

It’s on, Inglewood 🎲 Game Night Three Weavers is happening again! Come thirsty, leave victorious.