Cooperative Games Los Angeles

Beach Day - Art and games (Ages 18-24)!

Hi everyone! 💕 Welcome to Let’s Be Friends! We’re so excited to have you here! We'll be at Playa Del Rey Beach and just follow the balloons 🎈🎈🎈 This group is for ages 18–24 and is all about meeting new people, making genuine friendships, and having fun together. 🌸 For our beach meetup, we’ll be hanging out, doing some art at the beach, playing games, snacking, and getting to know each other! 🎨🌊 Feel free to bring any beach/outdoor games, art supplies, snacks, blankets, or anything else you think would be fun to share. Come as you are—no pressure if you don’t know anyone yet. That’s the whole point! 🫶 We can’t wait to meet everyone and hopefully make this the first of many fun get-togethers!

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.

September 2026 - Playtest games at Geeky Teas! PLUS board game 'free store'

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** **FEE:** $8 to play at Geeky Teas - payable at the event to Geeky Teas at front desk. Once paid, you're covered to play games ALL DAY. **SPECIAL TO THIS EVENT!** **During Open Play from 11am-1pm, we will be hosting a board game 'exchange'.** How this will work: * Bring up to 5 of your own games (new or used) you don't want or need anymore * All games go into a collective "free store" pile * Anyone in the group may take 1-5 games from the "free store." * If your game/s haven't been taken, bring them home, or donate them to the Geeky Teas library. Please note this is NOT a math trade. No one will be reinforcing fair trades for equally valuable games, so don't bring your $200 copy of Battlestar Galactica unless you are really ok with giving it away! **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two, please follow this protocol: **Fill out the form here- [First Play Designer Signup](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/1c9a3d4ed35b8034b34ced27ef3d1c40)** Please read the descriptions of each time to determine if your game is appropriate for a scheduled session. *Note: new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game. If this is your first time showing your game at FPLA, please introduce yourself to either Damon or Cassandra (one or both will be near the front of the room) before your session for a quick explainer on how to get your game to the table and what to expect from playtesting.* **SCHEDULE:** Game days have 3 segments. **You do not need to come for the whole day!** However, it is good etiquette if you are testing your own game to stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. 11:00am - 1:00 pm **OPEN PLAY TESTING** This is unstructured play time, ideal for short games (45min or less), 2 player games, and games that require a quieter environment. If you're a designer, grab an available table and let people know you are looking for players. If you're a player, just sit down at a game and play! **SESSION ONE** 1:15pm - 3:15pm **SESSION TWO** 3:30pm - 5:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! This event we have three scheduled sessions, with about 4-6 games running during each time slot. Following moderator announcements, each designer running a game will have the opportunity to do an 'elevator pitch' to players. After which, players decide which game they want to play. Two hour sessions are ideal for games that are 60-90 minutes, and have been playtested multiple times before. After play, be sure to leave time to give and receive feedback. Oh, and sometimes we give away prizes! 5:30-6:30pm **DINNER BREAK** 6:30-10pm **THE SKUNKWORKS** This is unstructured time to test your wildest ideas. Bring the game that may break in 5 minutes, the one that requires 10 people, or the one that may involve crawling on the ground. Bring objects that *could* be games, half baked ideas, and untested print and plays. Take risks, be silly, and most importantly, have fun! **SPECIAL NOTES**: No outside food is permitted but there are snacks/drinks sold at Geeky Teas. Also, FYI - There are cats at the store, roaming but keep to themselves. Please read these guides, especially if you are new to design or playtesting- **[How to do better playtesting!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-do-better-playtesting-1c9a3d4ed35b807b9f6ff643b5635885)** **[How to explain rules for your confusing game prototype!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-explain-rules-for-your-confusing-game-prototype-1d3a3d4ed35b80c683e7e4f6953e8545)** **Code of Conduct Rules** 1. Be kind. 2. Seriously, be even more kind than you think you need to be. 3. Read the guidelines for giving and receiving feedback. 4. Respect the rules of our venues (Geeky Teas, Paper Heroes, Odyssey, etc). We will continue to be welcome as long as we continue to be good guests. 5. New members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game. 6. If you have RSVP'd to run a game, show up for your time slot. If you do not show up for your time slot, you will get a strike against you. Three strikes and moderators will discuss next steps with you about if you will be allowed to continue running games. 7. Be respectful of other community members- give as much as you receive. Playtest other peoples' games, not just your own. 8. In the case of an unresolvable or continuing conflict, please let a moderator know so we can determine next steps. 9. You will receive a warning if a legitimate complaint is lodged against you. In the case of a continuous issue, a group of at least 3 moderators will discuss and determine next steps. Consistent bad behavior will lead to a group ban. **See you soon!** **Have questions?** For FAQ's, please see here - [First Play FAQ’s](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/First-Play-FAQ-s-1d5a3d4ed35b809eadb7c5c72359521b) For a specific question please email *cassandra@ixiongameworks.com* For community conversations join the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: [https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT](https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT) \- find the \#first\-play\-la\-chat channel\!

Skee-ball & Brews

Open Gaming at The Game Hub

Game Night @ Three Weavers Brewering

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

Board games and brews!

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

Boba & Hong Kong Mahjong Social (Loyalty Rewards Event)

**📅 Date:** Sunday, October 4, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 2:00 PM–5:30 PM **📍 Location:** Wushiland Boba – San Gabriel **🏠 Address:** 140 W Valley Boulevard #104, San Gabriel, CA 91776 **🎲 Game Format:** Hong Kong Style Mahjong **💵 Event Fee:** FREE\* **🧋 Venue Purchase:** Minimum one menu item per attendee **🌱 Skill Level:** Beginner to Intermediate ================================ Come join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of **Hong Kong Style Mahjong, boba, conversation, and hopefully fewer questionable tile decisions than last time.** This event is primarily reserved for eligible returning members of **Andy’s Mahjong Community and Board Game Community** who have demonstrated meaningful involvement and support of the community over time. **Prior attendance alone does not guarantee eligibility. RSVP or registration does not guarantee admission or participation. Attendance is subject to organizer approval.** First-time attendees are generally not part of the complimentary loyalty admission. However, a first-time attendee may participate **only if specifically approved by the organizer**, in which case the event fee is **$35 per person**. **Beginners are absolutely welcome, and teaching will be provided.** Whether you already know how to play, have only played a few times, or need someone to explain why discarding that tile was a terrible life decision, you are welcome to learn and play. The event is best suited for **beginner to intermediate players**, with a focus on learning, socializing, playing casually, and having a fun Sunday afternoon together. Please arrive by **2:00 PM** so we can organize tables and get games started smoothly. The event will run until **5:30 PM**. *** ================================ **💵 Event Fee & Loyalty Admission** **Eligible returning loyalty members attend this event for FREE.**\* **\*Complimentary admission is limited to eligible returning members of Andy’s Mahjong Community and Board Game Community. Prior attendance by itself does not automatically qualify someone for complimentary admission.** If a first-time attendee is specifically approved by the organizer to participate, the event fee is **$35 per person**. The $35 first-time attendee fee is strictly an **event participation fee**. It is not a wager, gambling payment, buy-in, prize contribution, play pool contribution, or payment connected to Mahjong scores, wins, losses, or gameplay results. There is no play fee, betting fee, gambling fee, or money pool associated with Mahjong gameplay. *** ================================ **🧋 Venue Purchase Requirement** Because we are meeting at Wushiland Boba, **every attendee is required to purchase at least one item directly from the venue’s menu**. Food and beverages are purchased separately and paid directly to Wushiland Boba. The venue purchase requirement is separate from any event fee. The host does not collect or receive payment for food or beverages purchased from the venue. In other words: **Mahjong may be free for eligible loyalty members. Boba has unfortunately declined our request to become a charitable institution.** Please support the venue, be considerate of its employees and customers, and help us remain good guests. *** ================================ **📌 Important Notes** * 🕑 Please arrive by 2:00 PM so we can organize tables and start smoothly. * 🀄 Beginners are welcome, and teaching will be provided. * 🌱 Skill level is beginner to intermediate. * ⭐ Complimentary admission is reserved for eligible returning loyalty members. * 💵 Approved first-time attendees are subject to a $35 event participation fee. * 🧋 Every attendee must purchase at least one menu item directly from Wushiland Boba. * 🚫 Gambling, betting, wagering, cash play, and money-based gameplay are strictly prohibited. * 🪑 Space may be limited depending on table availability. * ✅ RSVP or registration does not guarantee admission. * 👤 Participation is subject to organizer approval. * 😄 Bringing a good attitude is encouraged. Bringing a winning hand is beyond management’s control. *** ================================ **🤝 Community Code of Conduct & Good Sportsmanship** Everyone is expected to be **cordial, respectful, patient, and welcoming** toward other attendees, venue employees, customers, and the host. Please help maintain a friendly, comfortable, and low-drama environment throughout the afternoon. Good sportsmanship is expected, especially because some players may still be learning or building confidence. Please be patient with newer players, avoid rude or dismissive comments, and give people reasonable time to think, ask questions, and understand the game. Disagreements about rules, scoring, or gameplay should be handled calmly and respectfully. **Be kind to the host and other attendees.** Questions, disagreements, and feedback are welcome when communicated respectfully. Hostility is not. Aggressive, hostile, threatening, harassing, bullying, intimidating, discriminatory, or deliberately disruptive behavior toward the host or any other participant is not acceptable. Please respect personal boundaries. If someone asks you to stop a behavior, give them space, or leave them alone, respect that request. Please respect the venue as well. Keep the tables reasonably tidy, manage noise appropriately, and follow reasonable requests from Wushiland staff. And yes, **play fairly**. No cheating, deliberate disruption of games, or launching a constitutional crisis because someone discarded the tile you wanted. Attendees whose behavior significantly interferes with the safety, comfort, or enjoyment of others may be asked to leave and may be **banned from future community events**. We are here to argue over Mahjong tiles, not over each other. *** ================================ **🚫 No Gambling / No Money Involved in Gameplay** **This is a strictly non-gambling Mahjong event.** There will be **no gambling, no betting, no wagering, no cash play, no money pool, no prize pool, no buy-in, no side bets, and no money connected to Mahjong gameplay**. Mahjong will be played strictly for **fun, learning, and social enjoyment**. Any event participation fee is completely separate from Mahjong scores, wins, losses, hands, points, or gameplay results. No money will be collected for a play pool, gambling pool, prize pool, or wagering system. **Gambling is strictly prohibited.** Any participant found gambling, organizing gambling, collecting money for gambling, attempting to create a gambling pool, or involving other attendees in gambling **will be banned from the event and from future community events**. The only thing you should be risking here is whether that tile you just discarded comes back to haunt you. *** ======== **📅 Cancellation Policy** If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP **at least 24 hours before the event start time**. Since space may be limited depending on table availability, canceling in advance gives another eligible participant the opportunity to attend. *** ======== Come enjoy boba, play Hong Kong Style Mahjong, reconnect with familiar faces, and spend a fun Sunday afternoon with the community. **Play for fun. Be kind. Respect the venue. No gambling. And remember: blaming the tiles is always easier than blaming your strategy. 🀄🧋😄**

Anji Truffle's Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Join us for a cozy **Coffee & Chill** starting at 10am—a slow, easy morning to relax, sip good coffee, and enjoy good company. We’ll have a build-your-own coffee bar with fun syrups and toppings, light brunch treats, a laid-back coloring table, and some board games for anyone who feels like playing. There’s no schedule or pressure—just a warm space to hang out, chat, and enjoy a calm start to the day. Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like! And please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly. Come as you are, grab a mug, and settle in for a cozy morning together. Located near San Vincente Blvd and Beverly Blvd. Full address to be provided day before the event. Park anywhere in the neighborhood. **Sunday September 20th · 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT** The host will be providing various games like: Rivals of Catan, Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, Side Effects, Pictionary, and more! Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone who brings a game 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. **RSVP Policy:** 10-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, 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?e=nQ6miq) 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. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community. Please speak with Troy if you would like to receive 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

Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Sunny Saturdays are the best days for a multi-hour RPG or a friendship ruining card game! Sip on fresh brew and nibble on your favorite morning pastry while the sun’s rays reveal the path to undeniable victory! This event is for those who never needed a screen to game. Bring your favorite board game or card game and we’ll bring ours with the coffee and dairy-free creamer. The host will be providing various games like: Rivals of Catan, Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, Side Effects, Pictionary, and more! In addition to snacks, participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone who brings a game 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. **RSVP Policy:** 15-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. One guest is allowed 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 copy and pasting the link below in your browser. [Flock of Gamers - House [Rules.pdf](http://rules.pdf/)]([https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM](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. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of any 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

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!

Roll Call Referrals - 9.26.26 Board Game Meet-Up (Saturday)

Networking that feels more like game night. **$8 due to Geeky Teas upon entry. (Not to this meetup group).** A more intimate networking experience that focuses on getting to know each other. Join us for a relaxed, game-filled networking event where real conversations and meaningful connections come first. Share your story, grow your network, and support the hustle. (3:30pm - 6:30pm) Session 1, Early Birds. Mostly chatter and getting to know each other plus light games. (6:30pm - 8:30pm) Dinner break. (8:30pm - 11:30pm) Session 2, Night Owls, sometimes able to playtest games from developers. **There's also no need to bring your own games.** The $8 goes towards a fairly large game library. Since this is a networking event, the games should be lighter in weight as well anyways. Think easy to learn pick up games where we don't strategize as much. *Please let me know if you want to play something specific and I'll see if we can make it work.*