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Game Night: Blood on the Clocktower

Game Night: Blood on the Clocktower

Sun, Aug 2, 1:00 AM
From Chinatown LA Community Events
4.8

Come hang out and play *Blood on the Clocktower*, a super fun social deduction game full of bluffing, guessing, and a little bit of chaos. **About Blood on the Clocktower** This is a social deduction game where \*everyone\* gets a secret role—some players are trying to solve the mystery, while others are secretly working against the group. You’ll be chatting, accusing, defending yourself, and trying to figure out who’s telling the truth (and who’s definitely not). Even if you get “killed,” you’re still in the game and part of the action -- you win or lose with your team at the end of the game. It’s easy to pick up, really engaging, and a great way to meet people or just have a memorable night. **Beginners and Veterans Welcome** Whether you've never played before, or are looking to play some more complex characters and scripts, we'd love to have you. Just show up ready to play and have fun. **Cost** Admission is $10, paid at the door, and includes pizza, drinks, and various other snacks. Studious Coworking graciously maintains and provides this event space and does a lot of the heavy lifting in creating third spaces and building community. Your admission fee helps them continue to provide space for community events like this. **Conduct** This is a respectful space for everyone. Please refrain from making unwelcome personal advances. Additionally, please remember that while bluffing and lying is a core part of Blood on the Clocktower, emotional abuse or coercion is not. Any behavior that makes others uncomfortable will not be tolerated and will result in getting banned from future events. **Parking** Meters on Broadway & Hill are $1.50/hr, for 2 hrs max. Meters stop at 8pm. $5 All Day Parking is available at: Mandarin Plaza \| 978 N Broadway Bamboo Plaza \| 420 Bernard St Free Parking is available at: Broadway in front of Casa Italiana/Cathedral High School (5 min walk to Studious). Studious is also across the street from the Metro A Line – Chinatown Station.

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Werewolf Tournament / New Card Testing Night

Werewolf Tournament / New Card Testing Night

Mon, Aug 3, 12:00 AM
From Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group
4.9

**Werewolf Tournament / New Card Testing Night** This will be a **small Werewolf session** designed for players who already know the game and want to jump straight into deeper strategy and experimental roles and a more challenging advanced/challenging event. We’ll be running **five structured games with 16-20 people**, each capped at **45 minutes**, using **new cards and role combinations** that we usually can’t try during our larger regular events. This is a chance to test more complex setups, unusual win conditions, and advanced strategies in a focused group of experienced players. **Tournament Format** • **5 total games** • **45 minutes per game (game timer instead of round timer)** • Roles and setups change between rounds • Players stay in the same pool for the full tournament **Scoring System** Points accumulate across all games. At the end of the last game, the player with the **most total points wins the tournament**. **2nd and 3rd place prizes as well.** **Prizes** The winner will receive **special prizes**, which may include: • Copies of Werewolf / social deduction games • Power items that can help for future Werewolf nights (i.e. infinite tower of defense) • Other fun additional surprise prizes **Requirements** Because we’ll be jumping straight into complex roles and faster gameplay: • This event is **limited to a small group** • Players should already understand the core rules and flow of the game If you enjoy pushing the game further and want to experiment with new roles and strategies, this is the night for it. Werewolf setups: 45 minute game timer, I will keep all night phases moving, days only end with a kill Village team - 1 point Werewolf team - 1 point Independent team (vampires etc)- 2 points Independent solo win (lone wolf etc)- 3 points 5 rounds - whoever has most wins is 1st place in the tournament, 2nd and 3rd win prizes as well In the result of a tie in any of the top 3 places we play one final small tie breaker

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Blood on the Clocktower Tournament

Blood on the Clocktower Tournament

Mon, Aug 17, 12:30 AM
From Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group
4.9

A recommended (but optional) $5 donation will be requested from now on to help me cover the cost of the space and meetup fees. Either through cash or:
Venmo: @BrandonF51
Zelle: 7325973400 Location: Groundfloor in Echo Park (street parking only) 160 Glendale Blvd Free coffee/tea/water/liquor are available and the space almost always has snacks. Trying to make these events more potluck style. If anyone is able to bring any food/dishes/snacks either made or purchased it would be very much appreciated. Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games! And now introducing thanks to our Blood Moderator Trevor: # 🩸 Blood on the Clocktower Tournament 🩸 **Blood on the Clocktower** is a social deduction board game where players take on secret roles in a haunted village. Most players are **good**, trying to identify and execute the hidden **Demon**, while a small **evil team** works together to deceive the town and eliminate players each night. Unlike games like *Werewolf* or *Mafia*, eliminated players **stay in the game**—they can continue discussing, voting, and influencing the outcome until the very end. Every player also has a unique character with a special ability, creating endless strategy, bluffing, and unforgettable moments. We'll be running a **friendly tournament** throughout the evening: * Multiple games of Blood on the Clocktower * Points earned based on your performance each game * Live leaderboard updates * Prizes for the top finishers Whether you're a veteran or you've never played before, you're welcome! New players are encouraged to arrive a little early for a rules explanation before the first game begins. If you enjoy strategy games, deception, psychology, or trying to read people, you'll love Blood on the Clocktower. Come ready to lie, investigate, persuade... and maybe save the town.

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Saturday Night Social: Casual Board Game Night

Saturday Night Social: Casual Board Game Night

Sun, Aug 9, 1:00 AM
From SoCal 20s, 30s and 40s Social Club
4.8

📍 **Location:** Meet Tea – Temple City 5817 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780 🕕 **Time:** Saturday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 💲 **Cover Fee:** $5.00 per person **NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!** Looking for something fun and social to do this Saturday? Come join us for Board Game Night at Meet Tea in Temple City! \*\*\* **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 (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, 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, 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** \*\*\* 🍧 Enjoy tasty desserts and drinks, meet new people, and dive into 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 encouraged — we’ll teach rules; no experience needed. 👉 Please support the venue with a minimum purchase of one drink or dessert. 🍴 **Nearby Food Options:** If you’re hungry before or after games, there are food choices right next door: • Ono Hawaiian BBQ • Chipotle Mexican Grill \*\*\* **Respect & Conduct (read carefully)** All attendees are expected to treat others, the venue, and game components with respect. That means: no abusive language, no physical aggression, no intentional damage to games or personal property, and no 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 if you cause a major behavioral disruption, you **will be banned** from future events. There are no exceptions for repeated offenses — damage or major disruption = **banned**. \*\*\* **Policies & Notes:** ⭕ **No-Show Policy:** 3+ unexcused absences may lead to a 3-month suspension (please give 24-hour notice; emergencies excepted). 📸 **Photo & Media:** Attendance implies consent for event photos/videos for promotion. ℹ️ **Disclaimer:** Organizers are not affiliated with Meet Tea; we’re regular paying customers. ⚠️ **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 this 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.

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BOARDGAMES AND BEER 🍻

BOARDGAMES AND BEER 🍻

Sun, Aug 2, 9:00 PM
From Just Because
4.6

Hi all! Let’s meet up again for some Boardgames and Beer! This month we will meet at Steelcraft in Bellflower- which is a bit larger than the Long Beach Steelcraft; it has an arcade room, coffee shop, taco shop, Argentinian food, tacos, chocolate strawberries, and beer and wine- so there is something there for everyone to enjoy! I will bring with me my typical Boardgames which include some favorites like Codenames, Cards Against Humanity, Jenga, Ransom Notes, Moniker and more! If you have a favorite board game at home that you’d like to share with the group you are more than welcome to bring it and introduce us all! I’ll save us a few picnic tables and wait around in my BLUE COWBOY HAT 🤠 I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

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Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night at Wushiland Boba

Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night at Wushiland Boba

Sat, Aug 8, 2:00 AM
From SoCal 20s, 30s and 40s Social Club
4.8

**🀄 Hong Kong Style Mahjong Night at Wushiland Boba** **📅 Date:** Friday, August 7 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.

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