What we’re about
Local board game publishers Peter Vaughan and Brad Brooks (Cardboard Alchemy), Ta-Te Wu (Sunrise Tornado Studios), Joey Vigour (Vigour Games), Andrew Federspiel (Knapsack Games), and are testing upcoming board and card games, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us for some fun games, snacks, and engaging discussions!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- May 2024 Gaming Playtest Event900 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA
Be the first to try new ideas from local designers!
First Play LA is hosting at GEEKY TEAS (Brand new location!) Come join us - players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!
NOTE - limited seats for May event, due to new location.SCHEDULE: (subject to change)
- OPEN PLAY TESTING! 11:00am - 1:00 pm
- SESSION ONE (1:15pm - 3:15pm)
- SESSION TWO (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
- MORE OPEN PLAY! (5:30pm on!)
DESIGNERS: If you have a game to test and would like to be considered for a session, please email subject "FPLA MAY DESIGNER” to pvaughan007@gmail.com by Weds, May 15. Please mention 4 things - the title, the player count, the play time, and a one-line description of your game (120 characters). Note that two-player games and games 30min or less will only be considered for open play.
FEE: $5 to play at Geeky Teas - payable at the event to Geeky Teas. Check-in at the front to get a sticker. Once paid, you're covered to play games ALL DAY.
SPECIAL NOTES: No outside food is permitted but there are snacks/waters sold at Geeky Teas. Also, FYI - There are cats at the store, most of them in their own room, but a couple are roaming.
Thank you for your support and see you soon! If you want to chat before the event - you can join us on the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT - find the #first-play-la-chat channel!
First Play LA is hosted by Cardboard Alchemy. Game on!
