Fantasy Sports Los Angeles

Provide at a Higher Level! LA CASHFLOW Saturdays 2pm

In-person Cashflow game session for beginners to learn investing in business and real estate and draft a personal wealth roadmap.

Open Critique: Sci-fi and fantasy short stories / novel chapters

Open critique session for sci-fi and fantasy short stories and novel chapters; for serious writers seeking feedback; attendees can participate in a critique.

Pasadena Cashflow Group - Meeting in Alhambra

**Please make a note that we will alternating locations between Alhambra & Torrance throughout 2026** *February, April, June, August, October, December* **DENNY'S -** **369 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801** *January, March, May, July, September, November* **DENNY'S -** **21270 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503** Come join us at our next event. We will be playing both CASHFLOW® 101 and 202. For those who have not played it, CASHFLOW® 202 teaches those more experienced players advanced business and investing techniques used by technical investors by adding volatility to the game. It teaches the investment techniques of "short-selling stock", "put-options", "call-options", "straddles" and real estate exchanges. By playing the Cashflow board game, we can begin to truly learn how the money game is played and begin to change our thinking about what actions we need to take in order to truly be financially free. If you desire to promote your business, network with like minded individuals and learn the skills for building lifelong passive income streams you desire, this is your group. Who's Leading the Cashflow Games? Douglas Carver, Club Co-organizer Doug leads Cashflow 101. As an active local Realtor (*[www.LivingInWestLA.com](www.livinginwestla.com)*) and full time stock trader and investor, he loves helping people achieve their financial goals whether it be buying/ selling real estate or investing in the stock market. Chris Hanson, Club Co-organizer Chris leads Cashflow 202. He left his corporate job in 2002 to trade his own money full-time. Over the years, enough people kept saying, "show me how", so he developed "Profits On Wall Street". It's an educational firm specializing in teaching investors how to trade stocks and options. Learn more about him at *[www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com](www.profitsonwallstreet.com)* 95% of achieving & maintaining time freedom is about the "how to think"...only about 5% is about the "how to do". He hosts a podcast called Investing From The Beach, where he discusses the "How to Think" aspects of achieving time freedom. The show can be found on iTunes or at *[www.InvestingFromTheBeach.com](www.investingfromthebeach.com)* I personally look forward to personally meeting you at our next event. Regards, Doug

Slow Pitch Baseball - Santa Monica

Co-ed slow-pitch baseball meetup for players of all experience levels; each session aims to form balanced teams.

South Bay Cashflow Meetup Event - Meeting in Alhambra

**Please make a note that we will alternating locations between Alhambra & Torrance throughout 2026** *February, April, June, August, October, December* **DENNY'S -** **369 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801** *January, March, May, July, September, November* **DENNY'S -** **21270 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503** Come join us at our next event. We will be playing both CASHFLOW® 101 and 202. For those who have not played it, CASHFLOW® 202 teaches those more experienced players advanced business and investing techniques used by technical investors by adding volatility to the game. It teaches the investment techniques of "short-selling stock", "put-options", "call-options", "straddles" and real estate exchanges. By playing the Cashflow board game, we can begin to truly learn how the money game is played and begin to change our thinking about what actions we need to take in order to truly be financially free. If you desire to promote your business, network with like minded individuals and learn the skills for building lifelong passive income streams you desire, this is your group. Who's Leading the Cashflow Games? Douglas Carver, Club Co-organizer Doug leads Cashflow 101. As an active local Realtor (*[[www.LivingInWestLA.com](http://www.livinginwestla.com/)]([www.livinginwestla.com](http://www.livinginwestla.com/))*) and full time stock trader and investor, he loves helping people achieve their financial goals whether it be buying/ selling real estate or investing in the stock market. Chris Hanson, Club Co-organizer Chris leads Cashflow 202. He left his corporate job in 2002 to trade his own money full-time. Over the years, enough people kept saying, "show me how", so he developed "Profits On Wall Street". It's an educational firm specializing in teaching investors how to trade stocks and options. Learn more about him at *[[www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com](http://www.profitsonwallstreet.com/)]([www.profitsonwallstreet.com](http://www.profitsonwallstreet.com/))* 95% of achieving & maintaining time freedom is about the "how to think"[...only](http://...only/) about 5% is about the "how to do". He hosts a podcast called Investing From The Beach, where he discusses the "How to Think" aspects of achieving time freedom. The show can be found on iTunes or at *[[www.InvestingFromTheBeach.com](http://www.investingfromthebeach.com/)]([www.investingfromthebeach.com](http://www.investingfromthebeach.com/))* I personally look forward to personally meeting you at our next event. Regards, Doug

Santa Monica 11v11 Soccer Tuesdays 90 min

11v11 soccer pickup for players seeking a full-field match with rotating keepers; teams are decided on the field and you play a full 90-minute game.

Finally! A Like-Minded Community of Investors! LA CASHFLOW Saturdays 2pm

LA CASHFLOW game session for investors to practice wealth-building and discover your wealth roadmap.

Roll Call Referrals - 2.21.26 Board Game Meet-Up

Casual board-game networking for professionals to share their story and grow referrals.

Board Game: Learn to Play Traditional Mahjong

Monday Night Social Poker at Boardwalk 11

Free social poker for new and experienced players; learn the game, socialize, and earn Bar Poker Open tokens with a chance to qualify for tournaments.

GP Tennis Sundays (2.5+) @ Griffith Park Riverside Tennis Courts

February 2026 - Playtest games at Geeky Teas!

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event! NOTE: The date has been changed to the 21st due to a conflict with tournaments happening on the 28th.** Please read the event schedule, and all members, new and old, should check out the Code of Conduct at the bottom of this text. **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. **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two we have a new sign up 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 - 2:15pm **SESSION TWO** 2:15 - 3:15pm **SESSION THREE** 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. Two 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\!