What we’re about
Hello everyone, and welcome to Changeling Gaming! We look forward to playing games with you. Together with community venues and event partners in Toronto & the GTA, we co-host game events for you to enjoy right in your own neighbourhood.
At our events, expect to discover new games, have fun challenging your friends, and make new connections along the way. From classic favourites to modern hits, we have a wide selection of games to choose from. And don't worry if you're unfamiliar with the rules – our friendly game experts will be there to guide you.
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.
Our mission and values,
- Engagement: We seek to build inclusive, open, and welcoming spaces for gaming enthusiasts to gather and connect.
- Education: We seek to help people find the right games for the right tables and both broaden and deepen players’ knowledge of gaming.
- Entertainment: We seek to bring joy and fun to the communities we serve through gaming.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Drop-In Board Game Night @ Left Field Brewery in Leslieville TorontoLeft Field Brewery, Toronto, ONCAD 10.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with Left Field Brewery (Leslieville), 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 make new friends.
General Admission Tickets and Private Tables: Tickets and tables for this event include access to the LFB Leslieville Taproom, a curated collection of board games, and on-site game experts who can help you with player introductions, game selection, and running how-to-plays for your table. Tickets are priced and sold per person.
Changeling Member Admission: Our Changeling Membership includes event discounts on community tickets and advance sales for our paid subscribers. Each Member ticket must have a single corresponding Patreon subscription. Proof of subscription will be required at the door.
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.
- If there is a game you would like us to bring, please leave a comment to make a request!
- SCHEDULE -
- 6:00 - 6:15 PM // The event opens for registration and seating.
- 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM // Gameplay
- 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM // Event wrap up.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- Left Field Brewery offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Including their own craft beer.
- Our friends at Dining and Dragons will be joining us at this venue as a food pop up with some delicious meals and snacks for purchase. The food is incredible and well worth a try!
Transit: Left Field Brewery (Leslieville) is minutes away on foot from the 506 streetcar and slightly farther away from Greenwood Station.
Parking: There is limited street parking nearby.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Left Field Brewery is accessible by wheelchair.
Washroom Accessibility: There are gender-specific washrooms available that are accessible.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event to be used for social media purposes. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our staff know once 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.
- Drop-In Board Game Night @ Junction Craft Brewery in the JunctionJunction Craft Brewing, Toronto, ONCAD 10.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with Junction Craft 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 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 Members. Start saving on your second Changeling event each month as a member!
- Thanks to the generosity of Junction Craft 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!
- You are welcome to bring games from your own collection if you wish.
- If there is a game you would like us to bring, please leave a comment to make a request!
- SCHEDULE -
- 7:00 - 7:15 PM // Doors open for board games
- 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Gameplay
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Event wrap up.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Food & Drink:
There is no spending minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged. Junction Craft Brewery offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They also have a delicious menu in case you want food.Transit: The Junction Craft Brewery is about a 15-minute walk from the 512 streetcar.
Parking: There is free parking just out front of the venue, with some additional parking a short walk away.
Accessibility: The Junction Craft Brewery is an accessible venue.
Washrooms: There are gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible washrooms available on the main floor.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event to be used for social media purposes. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our staff know once 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.
- Drop-In Board Game Designer Night @ The Black Pony in East End TorontoThe Black Pony Café and Snack Bar, Toronto, ON
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with The Black Pony, we invite you to join us for a fun night of testing out interesting new board games in the process of being designed. Bring your own design and we'll do our best to ensure everyone gets their turn on the table!
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, everyone has useful feedback to provide. Test out 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.
Pay-what-you-can: For this Changeling Gaming gathering, there are no tickets being sold. Instead, we kindly ask folks to pay what they can to help us organize these events when they come or by giving us a tip on Ko-fi or by becoming a Changeling Member.
- To support the venue and its servers, there will be an 18% auto gratuity for any menu purchases.
- SCHEDULE -
- 6:00 PM // Doors open for board games
- 6:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Open board game testing. Thanks to the generosity of The Black Pony we will have the whole back room to dine in for the night and test out our new board games!
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Hosted portion ends, the venue is open until 11:00 for those who want to stay a bit longer.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- The Black Pony has a full menu, including food, as well as non-alcoholic drinks, and a full bar.
Parking:
- Limited street parking is available.
Transit:
- The Black Pony located on the 506 streetcar line, a short bus ride south from Coxwell subway station, or about a 20 minute walk from that station.
Accessibility:
- The Black Pony is fully accessible.
Washrooms:
- There are gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible washrooms available on the same floor as our gaming space.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event to be used for social media purposes. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our staff know once on-site.
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.
- Drop-In Board Game Night @ Left Field Brewery in Liberty Village TorontoLeft Field Brewery, Toronto, ONCAD 10.00
Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with Left Field Brewery (Liberty), 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 make new friends.
General Admission Tickets and Private Tables: Tickets and tables for this event include access to the Left Field Brewery hall, a curated collection of board games, and on-site game experts who can help you with player introductions, game selection, and running how-to-plays for your table. Tickets are priced and sold per person.
Changeling Member Admission: Our Changeling Membership includes event discounts on community tickets and advance sales for our paid subscribers. Each Member ticket must have a single corresponding Patreon subscription. Proof of subscription will be required at the door.
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.
- If there is a game you would like us to bring, please leave a comment to make a request!
- SCHEDULE -
- 6:00 - 6:15 PM // The event opens for registration and seating.
- 6:15 PM - 9:45 PM // Gameplay
- 9:45 PM - 10:00 PM // Event wrap up.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
Directions to the event at Left Field Brewery: Thanks to the generosity of Leftfield Brewery we will have a section set aside for us at their Liberty Village location.
Food & Drink:
- There is no minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged.
- Leftfield Brewery offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Including their own craft beer.
Transit: Left Field Brewery is a short walk from both Exhibition GO station or the 504 streetcar.
Parking: There are several Green P Parking lots near the brewery including one right across the street.
Accessibility: Left Field Brewery is not accessible for where we will be playing.
Washrooms: There are washrooms available.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event to be used for social media purposes. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our staff know once 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.
