Board Game Groups Los Angeles

Studious Game Night

Come hang out, play board games, make friends, and enjoy a fun community night in Chinatown. New players are welcome! We play a mix of modern board games that are easy to learn, social, and fun for all experience levels. Not into games? We’ll also have an arts and crafts area with supplies, plus space to work on your own projects. Yes, you can bring your art project to work on! It will not be weird. Bring a game, join a game, bring snacks to share for the potluck. **Admission:** $10 at the door. Your contribution helps us cover the space and keep the event going! Payment: You can pay in advance via **[venmo](https://venmo.com/studious_work)**

Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night at Wushiland Boba

**🀄 Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night at Wushiland Boba** **📅 Date:** Friday, August 21 2026 **⏰ Time:** 7:00 PM–10:00 PM **📍 Location:** Wushiland Boba – San Gabriel **🏠 Address:** 140 W Valley Boulevard #104, San Gabriel, CA 91776 **🎲 Game Format:** Hong Kong Style Mahjong **💵 Cost:** * $10.00 per person **👥 Birth Years:** 1983–1999 **🌱 Skill Level:** Beginner to Intermediate Come join us for a friendly and relaxed **Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night** at **Wushiland Boba in San Gabriel**. **Beginners are absolutely welcome, and teaching will be provided.** Whether you already know how to play, have only played a few times, or are completely new to Hong Kong Style Mahjong, you are welcome to join. I’ll be happy to teach new players and help anyone who wants a refresher. This meetup is intended for attendees born between **1983 and 1999**. The goal is to keep the group within a similar general life-stage range while still making the evening feel warm, respectful, and welcoming. The event is best suited for **beginner to intermediate players**, with a focus on learning, playing, and enjoying a fun weekday evening together. No pressure, no intense competition, and no need to worry about being new. Please arrive a little before **7:30 PM** so we can organize tables and start on time. The event will run until **10:00 PM**. *** **📌 Important Notes** * 🕖 Please arrive before 7:30 PM so we can start smoothly. * 🀄 Beginners are absolutely welcome, and teaching will be provided. * 🌱 Skill level is beginner to intermediate. * 👥 This meetup is intended for attendees born between 1983 and 1999. * 🧋 Please support the venue by purchasing a drink or snack. * 🪑 Space may be limited depending on table availability. *** **🤝 Respectful Conduct & Good Sportsmanship** Everyone is expected to be **cordial, respectful, patient, and welcoming** toward others. Please keep the atmosphere friendly and comfortable for all attendees. Good sportsmanship is expected throughout the evening, especially since some players may be learning or still building confidence. Please be kind to beginners, avoid rude comments, and be patient when explaining rules or gameplay. This event is here for people to **have fun, learn, socialize, and enjoy Mahjong together** in a relaxed setting. Disruptive, disrespectful, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior will not be welcome. *** **📅 Cancellation Policy** If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP **at least 24 hours before the event start time**. Since space may be limited depending on table availability, canceling in advance gives another person the chance to attend. *** **🚫 No Gambling / No Money Involved** **This is a strictly no-gambling event.** There will be **no gambling, no betting, no wagering, and no money involved in gameplay**. Mahjong will be played for fun, learning, and social enjoyment only. **Gambling is strictly forbidden at this event.** Come enjoy boba, learn Hong Kong Style Mahjong, and spend a friendly evening with good company.

Oakland Long-Term Relationship Speed Dating Online

A friendly online speed dating evening for Oakland singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=607.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Oakland&groupurlname=still-waters-singles-group&face_v=3.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.

Saturday Board Game Social: Casual Board Games

* **🕕 Time:** Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m * **💲 Cover Fee:** $5.00 per person * **🚗 Parking:** Free parking options are available nearby. **NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!** Looking for something fun and social to do this Saturday? Come join us for Board Game Night at the Meet Tea! **🎲 We’ll be playing:** * 🎴 **Nights of the Ninja** — quick, secret-identity bluffing & deduction. * 🃏 **Cabanga!** — fast, chaotic card slaps and surprises. * 🧩 **Codenames** — classic team word clues and deduction. * 🐮 **Herd Mentality** — think like the crowd and avoid the pink cow! * 💬 **Let’s Get Deep: Friends Edition** — fun conversation prompts. * 🤪 **Bad Choices** — party questions with a twist. * 🏚️ **Betrayal at House on the Hill** — explore the mansion until the betrayal begins. * 🎲 **Wits & Wagers: Vegas** — bet chips on the best trivia guesses. * 🌮 **Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza** — silly, speedy, and hilarious. * 🐒 **Monkiers** — creative word-guessing with invented clues. * 🪳 **Cockroach Poker** — bluffing, lying, and calling each other out. * 7️⃣ **Flip 7** — press-your-luck number card game where you flip numbers and risk pushing too far. * 🛡️ **Avalon** — hidden roles, deception, and intense mind games. * 💎 **Splendor** — smooth engine-building with gems. * ⚔️ **Legends of the Three Kingdoms** — Chinese hidden-role battle deduction. * 🐺 **One Night Ultimate Werewolf** — single-round social deduction. * 😺 **Exploding Kittens** — silly, chaotic, kitten-filled card mayhem. **🚫 BANNED GAMES** * ❌ A Feast for Odin — Theoretical: 30–120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ A Game of Thrones: The Board Game \(Second Edition\) — Theoretical: 120–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Agricola — Theoretical: 30–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Ark Nova — Theoretical: 90–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition \(and most versions\) — Theoretical: \~240 min \| Actual: \~210–360\+ min * ❌ Barrage — Theoretical: 90–180 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Brass: Birmingham — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–240\+ min * ❌ Brass: Lancashire — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–240\+ min * ❌ Caverna: The Cave Farmers — Theoretical: 30–210 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Caylus — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Diplomacy — Theoretical: 4–12 hours \| Actual: \~6–12 hours * ❌ Dune — Theoretical: 120–180 min \| Actual: \~240–360\+ min * ❌ Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy — Theoretical: 60–200 min \| Actual: \~180–240\+ min * ❌ Food Chain Magnate — Theoretical: 120–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Forest Shuffle \(including all expansion packs\) — Theoretical: \~40–60 min \| Actual: \~60–90\+ min * ❌ Gaia Project — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Great Western Trail \(any edition\) — Theoretical: 75–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Harmonies — Theoretical: \~30–45 min \| Actual: \~45–75\+ min * ❌ Here I Stand — Theoretical: 180–360 min \| Actual: \~240–360\+ min * ❌ Inis — Theoretical: 60–90 min \| Actual: \~90–150\+ min * ❌ Kanban EV — Theoretical: 60–180 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Le Havre — Theoretical: 30–150 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Lisboa — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Ora et Labora — Theoretical: 60–180 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Power Grid — Theoretical: \~120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Project L — Theoretical: \~20–40 min \| Actual: \~30–60\+ min * ❌ Puerto Rico — Theoretical: 90–150 min \| Actual: \~150–210\+ min * ❌ Rising Sun — Theoretical: 90–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180 min * ❌ Root — Theoretical: 60–90 min \| Actual: \~90–150\+ min * ❌ SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Star Wars: Rebellion — Theoretical: 180–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Terra Mystica — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ The Gallerist — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Theoretical: \~120 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition — Theoretical: 240–480 min \| Actual: \~480–720\+ min * ❌ Underwater Cities — Theoretical: 80–150 min \| Actual: \~120–210\+ min * ❌ War of the Ring Second Edition — Theoretical: 150–240 min \| Actual: \~180–240\+ min * ❌ Wingspan * ❌ Wyrmspan **🎉 EVENT NOTES** * 🎲 Meet new people and enjoy a relaxed evening of light, welcoming party and strategy games. * 🧠 Games start shortly after arrival. Please try to be on time so we can set up smoothly. * 🎭 First-timers are encouraged. We’ll teach the rules, and no experience is needed. **⚠️ RESPECT & CONDUCT** All attendees are expected to treat others, the venue, hotel staff, hotel guests, and game components with respect. This means no abusive language, physical aggression, intentional damage to games or personal property, or major behavioral disruptions that interfere with other people’s ability to enjoy the event. If you damage someone’s game pieces, equipment, or personal property, or cause a major behavioral disruption, you will be banned from future events. Damage or major disruption may result in an immediate ban. **📋 POLICIES & NOTES** * **⭕ No-Show Policy:** 3+ unexcused absences may lead to a 3-month suspension. Please give 24-hour notice when possible; emergencies are excepted. * **📸 Photo & Media:** Attendance implies consent for event photos and videos to be used for promotion. * **ℹ️ Disclaimer:** Organizers are not affiliated with Meet Tea. We are an independent social group using the venue for our event. * **⚠️ Liability:** Participation is at your own risk. * **⚠️ Waitlist Policy:** If you are on the waitlist and show up to the event without an RSVP confirmation, you will be considered a walk-in and subject to both a late registration fee of **$50.00** and a walk-in fee of **$25.00**. * Failure to pay the applicable fee will result in a permanent ban from the group. This policy ensures fairness to all members who properly RSVP and helps us manage space, materials, and overall event quality. Thank you for your cooperation.

Game Night x DS Night Market

**Hang out at the DS Night Market!** For this month's Game Night, we are doing something different to support our neighbors. **Admission is free,** bring cash to support the lovely food & drink vendors at the Night Market! Come hang out, bring a board game, make friends, and enjoy a fun community night in Chinatown. New players are welcome! We play a mix of modern board games that are easy to learn, social, and fun for all experience levels.

August 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\!

August 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/327da376473e82b195b2016c1fefe564?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 Glam Quest (Alexandra August): A turn-based card game based on reality television. Gobble (Matt Bahntge): Multiplayer snake! **SESSION TWO** 4:30pm - 6:30pm Halfcourt: Who Got Next? (Kevin Levy): Tactical 1v1 board game based on 3-on-3 basketball Photo Disco (Jon Friedman): You get a prompt, You get a time limit, and then you have to use your visual skills to locate and capture the prompt with your phone before anyone else does and before the timer runs out! 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\!

Catan (All Levels) @ North Hollywood

Hot August Board Games!

Hey party people! Come hit up Paper Hero's for a chill afternoon of board games with East Valley Board Games. Also, BUNDLE UP, as it can get quite chilly in our corner of the store. Layers are good. The gaming details: Attendance: This is a drop-in event, so you don’t have to stay the whole time. Come for an hour, come for two hours, show up late, leave early. As long as you clean up any mess that you leave, you're good with us and the wonderful store runners, Andrew and Zoey. NOTE: It is advisable that the best way to get in on a game without waiting is to come at the beginning of the event at 2pm. Otherwise you might have to wait for a game to end and another to begin. Parking: Paper Heroes is located in a strip mall on the northwest corner of Burbank Blvd. and Hazeltine Ave. in Sherman Oaks. No, we don't know why Meetup lists the city as Los Angeles and not Sherman Oaks. There are a few parking spaces in the small shopping center, and we would suggest looking for street parking as well. Since it's Sunday, meters will be free. **Important note: It's been brought to our attention that there are a few 1 hour parking signs around the venue, so as always, check parking signs carefully so you don't get a visit from a parking fairy.** We have had good luck parking on the east side of Hazeltine, just south of Burbank. Food: Outside food and drink is allowed in. We just ask as always that you are careful so as not to spill. There's a coffee shop next door, Nat's Early Bite, which is open until 3pm. Just please be careful and don’t spill food or drink on games, or you’ll be expected to replace them, which we think is a fair policy. Also, there are some game mats placed on some tables around the stores with signs asking patrons to not place food or drink on top of them. PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE. Don't be a jerk. Guests: Guests are great! Just be sure to note it in your RSVP, and if your guests' plans change, please update your RSVP. Please understand that you are responsible for making sure that your guests spend at least $5 at Paper Heroes to support the business. More info on that in a second. Store policy: PH is asking that every person who attends our events makes at least 1 purchase or purchases $5 store credit to use in the future (the store keeps an account for you). Snacks and drinks can be part of this, but they're not ideal. It's a gaming store (also comic books!) after all (and was affected by the pandemic). What we like to do is put aside a list of games we want and buy or order them from PH, rather than get them from Amazon (doesn't Jeff Bozo have enough of our money?) The store runners and East Valley Board Games organizers (Felicity, Joe, and Alan) will remind you at the event. Games: Feel free to bring your own games, or just play the ones that others bring. There's always a healthy selection of strategy games, word games, party games, and so on.

Roll Call Referrals - 8.29.26 Board Game Meet-Up (Saturday)

Networking that feels more like game night. **$8 due to Geeky Teas upon entry. (Not to this meetup group).** A more intimate networking experience that focuses on getting to know each other. Join us for a relaxed, game-filled networking event where real conversations and meaningful connections come first. Share your story, grow your network, and support the hustle. (4:00pm - 7:30pm) Session 1, Early Birds. Mostly chatter and getting to know each other plus light games. (7:30pm - 8:30pm) Dinner break. (8:30pm - 11:30pm) Session 2, Night Owls, sometimes able to playtest games from developers. **There's also no need to bring your own games.** The $8 goes towards a fairly large game library. Since this is a networking event, the games should be lighter in weight as well anyways. Think easy to learn pick up games where we don't strategize as much. *Please let me know if you want to play something specific and I'll see if we can make it work.*

Palms Board Game Night (Ladies Only)

1198th Meeting - Fourth Thursday - Survive: Escape from Atlantis!