Gaming Groups Los Angeles

(Ladies only) MTG Commander Learn & Play

1187th Meeting - Fourth Thursday - Shadows over Camelot

The Game Tasters (Over 45) in LA

# 🎮 Sunday Morning Fun: Try a Brand-New Japanese Mobile Game! (Ages 45+) Hi everyone! 🌟 Looking for a fun, relaxed way to start your Sunday morning? Want to meet some great people, try something new, and even make a quick $20? We’ve got the perfect event for you! We are looking for wonderful participants **aged 45 and older** to test-play a brand-new smartphone game currently being developed in Japan. No tech-savvy or gaming experience is needed at all—just bring your smartphone and a smile! ### 🎁 What’s in it for you? * **Be the first to try it:** Get an exclusive sneak peek at a game straight from Japan! * **Get paid for your time:** As a huge thank you for your valuable feedback, we will hand you **$20 cash** at the end of the session. * **Make new friends:** Hang out with fellow locals in a casual, outdoor setting. ### 📅 Sunday Schedule * **9:00 AM** – Meet up at the park! We’ll do a quick, easy introduction. * **9:15 AM** – Game time! Relax on a bench and have fun playing the game. * **10:00 AM** – Wrap up & Wrap-around. After 10:00 AM, you are officially free to go, but the fun doesn't have to stop there! You are more than welcome to keep hanging out at the park, or grab a coffee with your new friends at a nearby cafe. ☕️✨ ### 📸 A Few Important Details * **Target Age:** This specific test-play is for adults **aged 45 and over**. * **Photos & Video:** We will be taking some brief, casual photos/videos of everyone enjoying the game. These will be used purely for our development team back in Japan to see how players interact with the game. Let's kick off Sunday morning with some good vibes, fresh air, and fun gaming! Spaces are limited, so please **RSVP today** to secure your spot. We can’t wait to meet you all there! 😊👋

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!

Downey Library Game Day

Come play board games and card games with us at the Downey Library. We welcome starting players all the way to expert players. Please bring a copy of the games you would like to play, or we have copies to play. The Downey Public Library also has a collection of games to play. Some examples of popular board games are Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Some examples of popular card games are Flip 7, Century Spice Road, and Splendor. We like to learn new games and to teach new games. There is no fee, and food and drink is welcome, just please clean up after yourself. We are in the area, to the left of the main entrance. Note that there are no parking restrictions on the weekend or holidays; please respect the Embassy Suites reserved parking. Hosted by Mark Shocklee.

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 and Boba🧋!

🎲 Bring Your Own Board Game and jacket 🧥! Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy a chill game night at Namiko Studio Cafe 🧋🍵✨ Whether you’re a serious board gamer or just here for the vibez, everyone is welcome — even your 🐶💛 Part of the night we’ll be using their outside tables, so please bring a 🧥 jacket. We’ll have a few games, but feel free to bring your favorite game to share! ✨ We’re grateful to this café for letting us use their space. If you’re able, please support them by purchasing a drink or snack before 7:30 pm, which is when they close. If you’re coming after 7:30 pm you should enter through the back alley, then through the black gate, followed by the brown gate. They keep the back of the shop open for us until 10:00 pm but ***Restrooms close at 7:30 pm***. See you soon 🫶🏽

Game Night - Tortugo Brewing Company

Looking for a place to play some board games? In the Los Angeles area? Join us at Tortugo Brewing Company in Inglewood! We'll have: 🎲 Craft Beers 🎲 Indie RPGs 🎲 Board Games

Game Night @ Three Weavers Brewering

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

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

K-town Mahjong @ Motiq

**🀄️ HIT Mahjong is coming to Koreatown! 🀄️** Looking 👀 for a fun way to spend your evening? **We're partnering with Motiq ☕️ for a night of Mahjong and community in K-town!** Our event is free, but we ask that you support Motiq by ordering one of their delicious matchas 🍵, coffees ☕️, or entrees. *One drink/food item minimum please!* *Note: there will be plenty of space, so no need to worry about the attendee limit* Whether you’ve never touched a Mahjong tile before or been playing for years, everyone is welcome! We’re beginner-friendly and will have 🎓**lessons**🎓 available throughout the night to help new players learn and join a table with confidence! 💪 💭 FAQ 💭 1. **What is Mahjong? How do you play?** Mahjong is a centuries old game where four players take turns taking and discarding tiles to complete a winning hand, similar to rummy or poker. Watch a tutorial on how to play here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IurYlebcTLk 2. **Is the event free?** Yes! This first event is free! We just ask that you support Motiq by ordering one of their delicious drinks or entrees! 3. **Is there parking?** Yes! The plaza has parking underground, and also some across the street in certain spaces. 4. **Will this be a regular thing?** We're hoping so, please follow us to stay tuned! 5. **What if I want to watch the World Cup?** The matches will be on TVs on their patio!

Miniature Mondays at Geeky Teas & Games

Are your D&D games feeling a bit...gray? Let's get together and get some color on our minis with social painting sessions at Geeky Teas & Games on Mondays from 1-10 pm. Each week, we'll break out the paint pots and brushes and host a social painting session. Participants can bring their minis in and join in the fun as part of our standard $5 gaming fee. Our store painting kit includes a wide array of Army Painter paints and washes, brushes, and palettes. Whether just dipping your brush in for the first time, or a veteran of countless colorful hordes, come join us to hone your craft in a relaxed, collaborative, and social setting. Proof of vaccination is required at this time