Casual Gaming Los Angeles

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)

Board games and brews!

Join Us for Games, Drinks, and Food Looking for a fun, social way to unwind? Come join our board game meetup! We offer a wide variety of games for all kinds of players—whether you’re into strategy, party games, or laugh-out-loud chaos, there’s something here for you. Here are just some of the awesome games we’ll have on hand: ️ Catan - the original game that started it all. A fun way to build and gather resources. - Catan: Game of Thrones – Brotherhood of the Watch - Catan: Starfarers - Catan Expansions Werewolf, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Clocktower, Avalon, Secret Hitler If you enjoy social deduction and casual gas-lighting then this is the place to play ‍♂️ Magic Maze A silent, real-time co-op game where you guide fantasy heroes through a mall to steal magical gear—without talking! Exploding Kittens Draw cards and try to avoid the Exploding Kitten! Fast, funny, and full of surprise twists. Unstable Unicorns Build your unicorn army and sabotage others in this cute-yet-cutthroat card game of magical destruction. Bang! A hidden-role Wild West game where players shoot, scheme, and try to outwit the Sheriff and outlaws alike. Bananagrams A fast-paced word game where you race to build crossword-style grids. Think Scrabble—but quicker and no turns! Anarchy Pancakes Stack and slap pancakes in a frantic race to match toppings. Perfect for groups and younger players! Neanderthal Poetry Speak only in caveman grunts and gestures to help your teammates guess the right word. Creative and hilarious! ️ Codenames: Pictures Give clever one-word clues to help your team find the right pictures on the board before the other team does. Trial by Trolley A dark and hilarious party game where one player controls a runaway trolley—and everyone else argues over who gets run over. Morally questionable fun! ⸻ And that’s not all—we have even more games than those listed! Our collection is always growing, and we love variety. Got a game you love? Bring it along! Whether it’s a hidden gem or a popular favorite, we’re always happy to try something new. Come for the games, stay for the good vibes and great company

Saturday Board Game Social Gateway: Casual Board Game Night

📍 **Location:** Wushiland Boba 🕕 **Time:** Saturday, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM 💲 **Cover Fee:** **Free** ($5.00 donation encouraged) **NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Looking for something fun and social to do this Saturday? Come join us for Board Game Night at Wushiland Boba in San Gabriel! \*\*\* **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!). 💬 **Telestrations**— 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 Wushiland Boba; 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.

Board Games and Boba🧋!

🎲 Bring Your Own Board Game and jacket 🧥! Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy a cozy game night at Namiko Studio Cafe 🧋🍵✨ Whether you’re a serious board gamer or just here for the vibes, everyone is welcome — even your 🐶💛 Part of the night we’ll be using their outside tables, so please bring a 🧥 jacket. We’ll have games like: • Splendor • Exploding Kittens • Rummikub • Stratego Feel free to bring your favorite game to share! ✨ Also, bring positive energy and be respectful, so that everyone can have a fun (and comfortable) time 🌿💫

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.

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.

Indie RPG Game Night (Geeky Teas)

WHAT IS THIS EVENT? At **Indie RPG Night** we gather to play story games and independent role-playing games (RPGs). These games are similar to role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) but tend to be simpler to learn, and have more shared narrative control for all players. WHO IS THIS FOR? Any experience level is welcome, with no prior knowledge required. Almost all games are meant to be played in a single night (sometimes called *one-shots* or *episodic*), so no regular attendance is necessary. WHAT GAMES DO WE PLAY? We play games that allow us to come together to have a good time telling a story collaboratively. We do not generally play games with a win condition. Some games we play have a game master (GM) and players, similar to D&D. Other games are “GM-less” or "GM-ful", and have no game master, where the rules of the game have us share narrative authority so we all have similar control over the story. Some examples include: * Apocalypse World * Blades in the Dark * Dream Askew * Fiasco * For The Queen * The Quiet Year * Microscope WHAT GAMES DO WE AVOID? We avoid role-playing games that may require players to have prior knowledge of rules (which is often the case with RPGs such as D&D). Many of us love board and card games, however this is not the event for those games. Note that some story games have elements that may look like board and card games, however we play games that share our goal of coming together to collaboratively tell a story. Although some board games have narrative elements (such as Above and Below), or can be played in a narrative manner (such as Arkham Horror), these do not meet our criteria. If you have any doubts, please talk to one of the organizers. It is also important that games played conform to our Community Standards (https://bit.ly/StoryGamesLA-CommunityStandards). WHERE AND WHEN IS THE EVENT? Locations vary so check the meetup event for the current location. On this night we play at **Geeky Teas & Games** in Burbank. We plan to meet up starting at 6pm, and pitch games promptly at 6:30pm. The venue closes at 10pm. Games tend to normally last 2-4 hours. Note that Geeky Teas requires a $8 cover fee that you pay directly to them upon entry to the venue. HOW DO I ATTEND? If you plan on attending, please RSVP here. We have tables reserved but space may be limited, so we will prioritize people who RSVP if we end up having too many folks. We will try to accommodate everyone best as possible. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible so we have an accurate count. You should not need to bring anything with you, however always feel free to bring writing utensils, dice, note cards, and so on. WHAT ARE THE RULES? We try to provide an inclusive space, and do not tolerate harassment or prejudice of any kind, including that based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or disabilities. By attending and participating you are agreeing to abide by our Community Standards (https://bit.ly/StoryGamesLA-CommunityStandards). If you have any issues, please contact one of the meetup organizers at any time, either during the meetup or afterwards. We use the X-card and other RPG communication and safety tools, which we write about in our Community Standards document, and review when our events start. HOW CAN I RUN A GAME? If you are new to the group and the events, we ask that you play the first few times to get a feel for the games we play, and for the environment and our community. If have done so, and wish to run a game, please get in touch with the meetup organizers either at the event, or in the **Story Games LA** **Discord** ([https://discord.com/invite/qbPzyRYBQv](https://discord.com/invite/qbPzyRYBQv)). After doing so, you simply need to bring the materials needed to play: rules, printouts, notecards or blank paper, tokens, printouts, and so on. We may have some of these items, but may not have what you need. HOW CAN I BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY? The best place to participate with our community prior to or outside of the events is to join the **Story Games LA** **Discord** ([https://discord.com/invite/qbPzyRYBQv](https://discord.com/invite/qbPzyRYBQv)). This is also where we sometimes host our online events.

Board Games & Vibes | 100+ Games + Music & Dancing

Looking for a fun night out? Come join us for **Mingle and Plei Game Night** \- a social night of games\, music\, dancing\, and great vibes\. Enjoy **100+ nostalgic and modern games** including Spades, dominoes, UNO, Jenga, Connect Four, and more. Whether you’re competitive or just want to laugh and mingle, there’s something for everyone. Expect a **grown and sexy atmosphere** with great music, dancing, food, drinks, and a welcoming crowd. Come with friends, bring a date, or show up solo and meet new people. ✨ Perfect for singles, couples, and friends 🎲 100+ games to play 🎶 Music & dancing 🍸 Food and drinks available Game night has never been this fun. The event is promoted over multiple social media platforms. Expect a great crowd! Presale tickets are $20. Visit [mingleandplei.com](http://mingleandplei.com/) for tickets and details. #mingleandplei #plei #gamenight #lanightlife #funandgames #losangeles #pasadenaca #dtla #oldtownpasadena

Game Night - Common Space Brewery

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!

Play

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games at Denny's! We'll have a variety of games available. Bring your friends or come solo - either way, you're sure to have a great time connecting with fellow game enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to roll the dice, draw some cards, and make new friends over a shared love of games. See you there! Please confirm that you'll be attending the meetup by leaving a comment or sending me a message on the day of the meetup.

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.