What we’re about
Hello everyone, and welcome to Changeling Gaming! We look forward to playing games with you. Together with community venues in Toronto, we co-host game events for you to enjoy right in your own neighbourhood.
Our events are a mixture of free, and low-cost ticketed gatherings. Selling tickets supports the operational costs of our events and helps to keep them fun, accessible, and safe spaces to gather and play games. If an event has tickets, seats can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite.
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games and role-playing games, these events offer something for everyone. Discover new games, challenge your friends, and make new connections with like-minded individuals along the way.
From classic favourites to modern hits, we have a wide selection of games to choose from. In partnership with BoardGame2Go, we are able to curate a selection from over 2000 games for you to try. And don't worry if you're unfamiliar with the rules – our friendly game gurus will be there to guide you.
So gather your friends and meet some new folks, bring your energetic spirit, and let's share a memorable time of laughter, strategy, and friendly competition. Get ready to roll the dice, lay down your cards, and move your game pieces towards victory!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Drop-In Board Game Night @ CHEFS HALL in Downtown TorontoCHEFS HALL, Toronto, ONCA$10.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with CHEFS HALL we invite you to join us for a fun night of board games and to sample cuisine from around the world.
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, this event offers something for everyone. Discover new games, challenge your friends, and make new connections with fellow board game lovers along the way. Come as a group or solo and we can help pair you with a community table. Our events are a great way to connect with members of local communities and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to make new friends.
Tickets: For this Changeling Gaming gathering, tickets are sold to help cover the operational costs of running the event.
- General admission tickets are available for $10.00 at the door, and are free for Changeling Gaming Paid Patreon Members.
- Tickets for this event include access to the CHEFS HALL Lounge, a curated collection of board games and support from on-site game experts who will help you with player introductions, game selection, and running how-to-plays for your table.
Board Games:
- From classic favourites to modern hits, we will have a wide selection of games to choose from including Coup, Codenames, Splendor, Catan, Love Letter, and many more!
- You are welcome to bring games from your own collection if you wish.
- There will also be a designated table to practice Codenames for the upcoming Changeling Gaming Codenames Tournament on July 20th.
- If there is a game you would like us to bring, please leave a comment to make a request!
- SCHEDULE -
- 7 - 7:15 PM // The CHEFS HALL lounge opens for registration and seating.
- 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Gameplay
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Event wrap up.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Directions to the CHEFS HALL Lounge: Thanks to the generosity of CHEFS we will have the full Lounge to dine in for the night and play board games! To get to the Lounge, take the stairs from either entrance of the hall and walk through the food area. The Lounge is on the southeast side of the vendor area across from Iwami.
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- CHEFS HALL offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They also have a delicious food **bar bits menu **to get you started.
Transit: CHEFS HALL is minutes away on foot from Osgoode Station.
Parking: There are several Green P Parking lots near the hall and a parking lot underneath the ice rink at City Hall. Using Queen St, the entrance is on the Southwest side of the rink.
Accessibility: CHEFS HALL is committed to accessibility. Their goal is to enable all customers to successfully enjoy and access all that the hall has to offer. There are two elevators in the hall, both beside the staircases up to the vendor area.
Washrooms: There are gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible washrooms available on the same floor as our gaming space.
Photography Disclaimer: By entering the event space, participants shall be considered to have provided consent to be recorded and/or photographed. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let your host know when you arrive on-site.
About Changeling Gaming: Changeling Gaming is a collective of board game instructors who host both public and private game experiences in Toronto and together create game content for YouTube. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming community spaces to play games and make new friends along the way. To learn more about us, please visit our Linktree.
- Learn and Play LORCANA @ CHEFS HALL in Downtown TorontoCHEFS HALL, Toronto, ONCA$10.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with CHEFS HALL we invite you to join us for a fun night of magic and stories with Lorcana and to sample cuisine from around the world.
Whether you're a seasoned Lorcana player or new to the game, this event is for everyone. Try new decks, challenge your friends, and make new connections with fellow Disney and card game lovers along the way. Come as a group or solo and we can help pair you with folks to play with. Our events are a great way to connect with members of local communities and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to make new friends.
What is Lorcana? Lorcana is a trading card game that involves collecting all manner of Disney characters from across their history of various films, shows, and media. These cards can be collected into decks that can then be played against one another in a race for adventure.
Tickets: For this Changeling Gaming gathering, tickets are sold to help cover the operational costs of running the event.
- General admission tickets are available for $10.00 at the door, and are free for Changeling Gaming Paid Patreon Members.
- Tickets for this event include access to the CHEFS HALL Lounge, a dedicated Lorcana instructor with sample decks to play with, and access to a curated collection of board games if you want something else. Tickets are priced and sold per person with Eventbrite fees and tax included.
Board Games:
- From classic favourites to modern hits, we will have a wide selection of games to choose from including Coup, Codenames, Splendor, Catan, Love Letter, and many more!
- There will also be a designated table to practice Codenames for the upcoming Changeling Gaming Codenames Tournament on July 20th.
- SCHEDULE -
- 7 - 7:15 PM // The CHEFS HALL lounge opens for registration and seating.
- 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Gameplay
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Event wrap up.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Directions to the CHEFS HALL Lounge: Thanks to the generosity of CHEFS we will have the full Lounge to dine in for the night and play board games! To get to the Lounge, take the stairs from either entrance of the hall and walk through the food area. The Lounge is on the southeast side of the vendor area across from Iwami.
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- CHEFS HALL offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They also have a delicious food **bar bits menu **to get you started.
Transit: CHEFS HALL is minutes away on foot from Osgoode Station.
Parking: There are several Green P Parking lots near the hall and a parking lot underneath the ice rink at City Hall. Using Queen St, the entrance is on the Southwest side of the rink.
Accessibility: CHEFS HALL is committed to accessibility. Their goal is to enable all customers to successfully enjoy and access all that the hall has to offer. There are two elevators in the hall, both beside the staircases up to the vendor area.
Washrooms: There are gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible washrooms available on the same floor as our gaming space.
Photography Disclaimer: By entering the event space, participants shall be considered to have provided consent to be recorded and/or photographed. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let your host know when you arrive on-site.
About Changeling Gaming: Changeling Gaming is a collective of board game instructors who host both public and private game experiences in Toronto and together create game content for YouTube. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming community spaces to play games and make new friends along the way. To learn more about us, please visit our Linktree.
- Immersive Experience - Blood On the Clocktower @The Grand Order of Divine SweetsThe Grand Order of Divine Sweets, Toronto, ONCA$22.00
Important Note: This event is one of our immersive experiences. Seating is limited to 20 players, so tickets are sold through Eventbrite. You may still use the Meetup RSVP function to demonstration interest and to pin this event in your calendar.
(16 tickets left, as of May 31st)
About this Event: Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of social deception games, this event offers something for everyone. Come solo or with friends and immerse yourself in a game of Blood on the Clocktower. Our events are a great way to connect with members of local communities and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to make new friends.
General Admission Tickets: Tickets for this event include access to a privately booked themed room, a tutorial of the game Blood on the Clocktower if new players are in attendance, a full playthrough of the game, and a drink from The Grand Order of Divine Sweets menu. Tickets are priced and sold per person with Eventbrite fees and tax included.
For this event, we will be playing the Trouble Brewing Script (and maybe a custom Changeling script if we have time).
What is Blood on the Clocktower? Blood on the Clocktower is an advanced version of the game Werewolf, and crucially the dead still have an important role to play in the game. The game is run by a Storyteller who has carefully crafted an experience and facilitates the game for up to 20 players. It is part deduction and part deception. Set in the little village of Ravenswood Bluff, players in the game assume different roles, each with unique abilities to hunt down the evil or stay hidden as one.
For new players, check out this video created by our head game instructor Jeremy, to learn the basics of the game ahead of the event. There will also be time at the top of the game to review rules and ask questions.
About Changeling Gaming: Changeling Gaming is a collective of board game instructors who host both public and private game experiences in Toronto and together create game content for YouTube. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to play games and make new friends along the way.
To learn more about us, please visit our Linktree.
About The Grand Order of Divine Sweets: Celebrate your fandom with The Grand Order of Divine Sweets. Chocolate Shop, Café, and award-winning cakes all with a geeky twist! The Grand Order of Divine Sweets takes great care in all their desserts using only the best ingredients. Their hope is to make the world a little sweeter one geek treat at a time.
To learn more about The Grand Order of Divine Sweets, please visit their website.
A note about Canadian Blood Services (CBS): Our events are only possible because of local community support. At Changeling Gaming we work to give back so that we can all keep gaming together. COVID-19 had a significant impact on the number of blood donations in Canada and Canadian Blood Services is continuously working to remedy that.
Did you know that every 60 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood To learn more about Canadian Blood Services and how you can help, please visit their website at Blood.ca
- Drop-In Board Game Night @ Red Tape Brewery | East End TorontoRed Tape Brewery, Toronto, ONCA$5.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with Red Tape Brewery, we invite you to join us for a fun night of board games.
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, this event offers something for everyone. Discover new games, challenge your friends, and make new connections with fellow board game lovers along the way. Come as a group or solo and we can help pair you with a community table. Our events are a great way to connect with members of local communities and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to meet new people.
Tickets: For this Changeling Gaming gathering, tickets are sold to help cover the operational costs of running the event.
- General admission tickets are available for $5.00 including tax at the door, and are free for Changeling Gaming Paid Patreon Members.
- Thanks to the generosity of Red Tape Brewery we will have the full tap room to dine in for the night and play board games!
- Tickets for this event include access to a curated collection of board games and support from on-site game experts who will help you with player pairings, game selection, and running how-to-plays for your table.
Board Games:
- From classic favourites to modern hits, we will have a wide selection of games to choose from including Coup, Codenames, Splendor, Catan, Love Letter, and many more!
- There will also be a designated table to practice Codenames for the upcoming Codenames Tournament on July 20th.
- You are welcome to bring games from your own collection if you wish.
- If there is a game you would like us to bring, send us a message in the group chat to make a request!
- SCHEDULE -
- 7:00 PM // Doors open for board games
- 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Open gaming tables.
- 9:30 PM // Last call for drinks.
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Wrap up games and pay tabs.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- In addition to Red Tape Brewery's award-winning beers, Loop and other non-alcoholic beverages are also available to purchase.
- Red Tape Brewery offers chips and other snack foods. They also occasionally have local vendor pop-ups. Check their Instagram ahead of the event to see if folks are coming!
- You may bring outside food with you or order in if you wish.
- Neighbourhood recommendations: Across the street from Red Tape is Hutchie's, only a few steps away and serves delicious Caribbean food. They offer a 10% discount for Red Tape Brewery customers so make sure to mention you are coming for an event!
Parking:
- Limited street parking is available.
Transit Accessibility:
- Red Tape Brewery is a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride from Main Street Subway Station.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
- Red Tape Brewery is wheelchair accessible.
About Changeling Gaming: Changeling Gaming is a collective of board game instructors who host game experiences in Toronto and together create game content for YouTube. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming community spaces to play games and make new friends along the way.
To learn more about us, please visit our Linktree.