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Traditional HK MahJong School & Tournament

Traditional HK MahJong School & Tournament

Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM
From Mahjong Beaches Meetup Group

🀄 Join Our Traditional Mahjong Classes & Tournament! Ready to dive into the World of mahjong? Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our in-person Traditional Mahjong classes are the perfect place to start. Learn the rules for Traditional Hong Kong Mahjong, build winning strategies with points, and gain confidence at the table—then put your skills to the test in our exciting Mahjong Tournament! It’s a fun, social way to meet new people and enjoy the game together. It is also an important way to pay homage and learn how mahjong originated with its Chinese roots. Don’t miss out—we’ll see you at the tables! 🀄 💲 Pricing: Open Play – $10 Classes – $35 Tournament Entry – $48 (Early Bird) / $53 (At the Door) ‼️‼️ Please pay in advance at Partiful via Venmo and kindly indicate in the memo what you are registering for (Class or Open Play) to ensure proper processing. 🎟️ Tournament tickets are purchased at the Eventbrite link above. ‼️Due to the mandatory 4 person per table tournament play, we are sorry but there will be NO REFUNDS allowed‼️ 📅 Event Schedule: 11:00 AM – Classes Begin 12:00 PM – Open Play Begins 2:30 PM – Registration 3:00 PM – Tournament Begins 3:00–6:00 PM – East & South Rounds 6:00 PM – Break 6:30–9:30 PM – West & North Rounds 10:00 PM – Award Presentation

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Downey Library Game Day

Downey Library Game Day

Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM
From So Cal Game Connection
4.8

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.

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Board games and brews!

Board games and brews!

Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM
From West LA Board Game and Brew Meetup
4.9

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

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Gamers Get COOKED (BBQ & Potluck)

Gamers Get COOKED (BBQ & Potluck)

Mon, May 4, 2:00 AM
From A Flock of Gamers
4.9

Hello fellow gamers and culinary enthusiasts! Food is good. Home Cooked food is better. Sharing your favorite home cooked food with good people is how it’s done best! **Gamers Get Cooked** is a gathering of our community's most passionate chefs, bakers, and culinary experimenters! This is a potluck style event where the only admission fee is a home cooked contribution to the fun! Bust out your favorite handmade dish and we will do the same, then together we will feast and discuss our mutual appreciation for the craft. Yum! Don't Cook or bake? That's OK! We challenge you to bring food from your favorite **local** restaurant or bakery! Bonus points if no one has heard of it! Your host will be making BBQ chicken and Tofu! Guests are welcome to use any available grill to prepare their dish! **Whatever you cook or bring, make sure it's enough to share for 5-10 people. Also you MUST know the ingredients and have the name of your dish with the ingredients printed so that those with food allergies can be aware of what they are consuming. If you need to print here, we can accommodate.** In addition to the food various board games and card games will be available to play. Maybe even a movie! Our plan is to host this event on our beautiful rooftop venue but depending on the weather and ongoing repairs, we may end up indoors. **RSVP Policy:** 15-participant maximum. No admission fee. One guest per RSVP. If you RSVP, please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by clicking or copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. Photography is one of Troy's passions. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community but can also be an opportunity for you to receive FREE self portraits. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thanks for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

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Monthly Board & Card Games

Monthly Board & Card Games

Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 PM
From Westside Tabletop Adventure Games
5.0

This is a monthly meetup at the Santa Monica Paper Hero's. This is a very casual event - show up, play games, and meet people. I set this to start after the store opens and runs for a few hours, but if you would like to coordinate to play later, feel free to use the discussion below to organize. I am always looking for hosts for this event who are happy to bring games, teach new folks, and be a representative for the meetup. Please leave a message in the discussion if you would like to volunteer, and I will help set you up!

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Press X to MUNCH (420 Celebration)

Press X to MUNCH (420 Celebration)

Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 AM
From A Flock of Gamers
4.9

Hello fellow gamers and 420 lovers! **Press X to Munch** is a 420 celebration open to gamers of all varieties, especially 420 lovers. The premise is simple, come lounge with us, get munchies like never before, and meet some of the most passionate gamers this side of California! Don’t forget to bring a towel! (iykyk) **Games Provided by Host:** Multiple console gaming stations with Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Play Station 4 with games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Overcooked, Gang Beasts, and more! Additionally, there will be party games like Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, and more! For those who crave a psychedelic journey - a VR station will be setup with Realms of Flow so you can sit back, relax, and let the world around you fade away. **Alcohol and 420:** Our venue is in a non-smoking community but a dedicated smoking zone will be established. Please do not smoke outside the designated space or indoors, or you may be asked to leave. Edible 420 products, vapes, and electric dab rigs are highly proffered and are okay for use anywhere on the roof! For safety reasons, please **do not bring torches** to the venue. **NO CIGARETTES.** Alcohol such as beer and wine are acceptable but absolutely **NO HARD ALCOHOL**. Please drink, consume, vape, and smoke responsibly. **A Flock of Gamers and the host are not responsible for any participant that uses substances beyond reasonable limits.** Highly intoxicated participants may be asked to leave. **What to Bring:** Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone may set up their own gaming console / game at any station not being used. Due to limited power access, if you wish to bring your own display, please reach out to the host for approval first. Anyone who provides a game, console, or equipment to share with guests is encouraged to establish their own rules for the safe handling of their items and all guests are expected to respect and abide by those rules. If you are not bringing a console or game, please bring a controller just in case! **Food and BBQ:** The host will be providing water and other snacks. Guests may bring any food items they wish and are encouraged to bring something shareable. 2 Barbeque pits are available to any guest who wants to prepare food for themselves or others. Guests are expected to share the barbeque pits politely. Paper plates and utensils will be available. **RSVP Policy:** 25-participant maximum. No admission fee. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. Members who RSVP and do not show will be noted and may be removed from future RSVP lists until otherwise determined by the host. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access the rooftop, please read our House Rules by clicking or copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our House Rules. **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. Photography is one of Troy's passions. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community but can also be an opportunity for you to receive FREE self portraits. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly!! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform that helps people find local groups and events that match their interests, including casual gaming. Join communities to meet others who share your hobbies.

You can search for casual gaming events in Los Angeles by browsing the games and hobbies category on Meetup. This allows you to connect with local gamers and take part in interesting meetups.

Yes, Los Angeles has a variety of casual gaming groups. You can easily find and join these groups through Meetup, connecting with fellow gaming enthusiasts in your area.

Definitely! Once you find a gaming event you're interested in, you can RSVP to let the organizers know you're planning to attend. This helps plan for the event effectively.

Yes, most gaming groups on Meetup welcome newcomers. Simply find a group that matches your gaming style or interests and sign up. Introduce yourself and start connecting with fellow gamers!

The frequency of gaming meetups varies by group and organizer. Some might meet weekly, while others hold monthly events. Check specific groups for upcoming schedules.

Using Meetup can be free for attendees. However, some events might have a participation fee, depending on the organizer's requirements. Always check event details for any costs.

Not all gaming interests may be represented at all times. Availability depends on who's organizing. However, with time and active participation, you'd likely connect with those sharing your interests.

Yes, if you're passionate about a particular game and want to meet others who are too, you can create and host your own event on Meetup. This allows you to contribute to the gaming community.

No, events are organized by individual hosts and group organizers, not directly by Meetup. They create events and gather people based on shared interests like casual gaming.

Join discussions on Meetup event pages or group forums. Engaging with posts or starting conversations about gaming experiences is a great way to connect with others.

If you can't find gaming events when you first join, check back regularly or consider starting one yourself. Interest and availability can change, creating new group dynamics.

This varies depending on the group's rules. Always check with the event organizer to see if bringing friends outside of Meetup is allowed. Some might welcome it to enhance networking.

Meetup primarily facilitates group connections. While you may meet individuals who share your interests, the focus remains on group experiences rather than 1:1 matchmaking.

Event quality varies with the organizers' experience and resources. While most aim to provide good experiences, levels of organization can differ based on many factors.