Gaming Tournaments Los Angeles

SAT @ 12:30pm Arcadia 3s/4s Grass Volleyball (Intermediate Plus)

**Intermediate to Advanced Players ONLY!** **PLAYERS:** For the safety and enjoyment of all players, you must be at an Intermediate and/or above skill level, meaning that you can Serve, Pass, Set, and Hit the ball over the net ***ACCURATELY AT LEAST 70%*** of the time AND you *KNOW* and *FOLLOW* all of the basic rules and etiquette of volleyball. ***Failure to meet this standard may result in your removal from the RSVP list and/or the event.*** **EVENT HOSTS:** Reserve the right to remove players from the RSVP list and/or Event based on the player NOT meeting the required SKILL level of play, NOT being able to keep up with the PACE of the games, posing a RISK on or off the court to other players, NOT following the rules of the Event and/or Park, and/or at their own discretion. **SKILL LEVELS:** A fuller description of player skill levels can be found on the "About" page of SoCal Grass Volleyball. **RSVP:** You must be listed as "Going" on the RSVP list to play. If you signup for an event, but are then unable to attend, please be courteous and change your RSVP to "Not Going" so that someone on the Waitlist can attend. **WAITLIST:** Joining the Waitlist does not guarantee you a spot to play. Players will be added to the "Going" list based on a few factors, including whether one or two nets will be set up that week, reliability of attendance, and balance of players. ***Priority will be given to regular and high-skilled players.*** **CANCELLATIONS:** If you develop a pattern of RSVPing and then cancelling (for example, you cancel more often than you attend), you may automatically be moved to "Not Going" to allow other players, who want to play and show up consistently, a spot to play. **LATE CANCELATIONS:** Late Cancelations will be marked as a "No Show!" **LATE ARRIVALS:** If you will be **arriving more than 30 minutes late**, you must notify the Host. If you develop a pattern of arriving late (regardless if you notify the Host or not), you may be removed from the "Going List" and/or the group. **NO SHOWS:** Two "No Shows" and you may be removed from the group! **SAFETY:** No collisions with players (on your own team or under net). **TEAMMATES:** Volleyball is a team sport. Players are expected to know their position on the court and be aware of their fellow teammates positioning. Players should not be passing/setting/hitting/spiking their teammates ball and/or lunging for every ball simply because it is within their reach. **FUN:** No Arguments! If there is a questionable play, we will do it over. **FAULTS:** Let players call their own faults (unless egregious)! BE KIND! **SCORING:** Games to 25! Rally scoring. Win by two. **SERVES:** Let serves are good. No attacking the serve above the net. **NETS:** Touching the net is a fault unless the net is pushed into you. **DINKS:** In games of 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s, Open hand dinks/tips will not be allowed. You must use a closed fist, strike the ball, or roll it off of your hand. **You may NOT push, tip, or redirect the ball with an open hand!** **BLOCKS:** Touching the block will not count as one of the three contacts. The blocker can re-hit the ball. **LEGAL HITS:** The ball can be played with all parts of the body EXCEPT the Head. ***You may not intentionally hit the ball with your HEAD*** (because it results in an unhygienic, sweaty volleyball). **SETTING:** Intentionally setting the ball over the net must be in the direction the player is facing (forward or backwards). Accidental oversets are not a fault. **The sets over the net must be clean (with no more than one rotation) and may NOT be redirected. No Throws!** **ROTATION:** Teams of Four or more players must use a standard rotation where by all players rotate through each position. The serve must come from a backrow player. Backrow players cannot attack the ball from above the net past the ten foot line. **ANTENNAS:** No antennas, so the ball must cross the net between the poles. **PARK RULES:** We are guests at the park. Please abide by all of the rules of the park posted by the City. **PARKING:** Available on the street and parking lot. **BATHROOMS:** Public bathrooms are available near the playground. **MUSIC:** Please do not bring your music; everyone has different tastes. ***\*\*\* DISCLAIMER of RISK and LIABILITY \*\*\**** The Group Organizers and Event Hosts assume no liability; participate at your own risk. You, and no one else, are 100% responsible for your safety at all times.

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Oct. Tourney

**HOW DOES THE TENNISLOSANGELES TOURNEY WORK?** **EVERY MATCH COUNTS** **Tennis Tourney Basic Concept** Our tourneys are a single elimination format with a consolation bracket. Meaning you are guaranteed at least 2 match-ups. This tourney format will not be played at a single location over a weekend instead players are given 7 to 10 days to play each round's match. **Expectations - Updated 3/30/21** Our tourneys will be mixed gender unless we have particularly strong female enrollment in a city. The tourneys will be singles based until we receive enough response to open it up for doubles. This is the most competitive format we are offering. We now won't guarantee leveling in Tourney's. If we have enough players we will create two draws based upon perceived level. We strongly advise low level players NOT to join the format as there will be higher level players in the draw. **Our Guarantee** We need at least 6 players to make a tourney bracket. If we can NOT reach this criteria we'll send you an email offering a refund or we'll enroll you into the next tourney with your entry fee. Our hope is to run multiple skill level brackets for multiple draws. **The 7-day money back guarantee expires as soon as the tourney starts.** Tourneys will NOT allow for late enrollment. Players will be entered into the tourney that associates with their TLN's Player Rating. If a **NEW** player (Someone whose played less than 6 matches with our service) wants to join the tourney they will **agree to be placed** in the tourneys highest bracket. (This is admin's discretion) The League reserves the right to remove a player from a bracket if it is determined by match results that said player has more likely underrated their playing ability. **Your Schedule and Availability** We give first round opponents two weekends to play the first match and then each following round will have a full week to play the match. Players need to be available to play for at least the first 3 weeks after kickoff. Players with 1-week work trips or week long vacations during the first 3 weeks shouldn't participate in the tourney. **Seedings** The TennisLosAngeles staff will seed 25% of the participants based veteran status (Most number of matches played in their career) with the program. If we have 8 players enrolled we'll seed the top 2 players, 16 players the top 4 players. The rest of the players will be randomly entered into the draw. **Consolation Bracket** We will run a consolation bracket for the players who lost their first match. Seedings for the consolation bracket will be randomly selected by the TennisLosAngeles staff. The winner of the consolation bracket will receive at least a $25 Gift Card. Matches need to be played to crown a consolation bracket winner. **Where to Play?** Because the seeding of the tourney is mainly randomize the higher seed will NOT have home court preference. The league strongly suggests you meet half-way to cut the commute in half for both players. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/TennisCourts) that have user submitted ratings. If two players need guidance they can certainly email our staff for suggestions. **Playing Format** The preferred playing format for tourneys should be 2 sets with a 3rd set tie-breaker or 2 out of 3 sets. If the two players can't agree the default format will be the 2 sets with a 3rd set tie-breaker. In NYC we will accept 10 game pro set results mainly due to court availability. **Target Audience** This will be our most competitive format. The target audience is for the player who are good sports and love to play competitive matches. **Prize Pool** Starting in 2022 all Tourney's will now have a Cash Reward option. 70% of the proceeds will be awarded back to the Winner, Finalist and Consolation Bracket Winner. The players can choose a Paypal payment and/or items from the Prize Pool at the nominal value of $25 each. Prize Pool is a choice of a combination of Free Seasons, $25 Gift Cards, Items from the Swag Page or donations to Cancer Research Institute or Boston Food Bank. All tourney champions will be receive an entry into the End of the Year National Tournaments at the champions discounted rate. Cost to Participate $29.95 to $34.95 depending on how early you sign up. A low cost way to play competitive tennis. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/join)** So [Join Page](https://www.tennislosangeles.com/join) and we'd be happy to get you enrolled into the next tournament.

The Gaming Olympics

Hello Fellow gamers! The Gaming Olympics is the ultimate test of your gaming experience and skill! Not 1 but 10 games to square up and dominate the competition in! **Rules:** There will be 1v1, free for all, teams, and solo objective matches. Each game will be played in rounds. Once all players have their rankings there will be a 30 minute to 1 hour break so we can setup the next game. During these break periods players may play any game they like wherever possible but can only play non-tournament related matches during the break periods! Once a round begins all unrelated stations will be paused or shut down to avoid distracting the competitors. Be prepared to be here all day, we estimate the competition could last as long as 12 hours! There will be water and snacks available for all players with pizza ordered fresh around 1pm. We will order a variety to satisfy as many preferences as possible. If you snack or eat- please wash your hands before touching any gaming hardware. Wiping with a napkin is not enough. Players who do not follow this rule may be docked points. Participants are encouraged to bring their own controllers, consoles, monitors, and games to play in official matches or casual break time play! All players are expected to be courteous with other player’s equipment. Players are also expected to be kind and respect each other. Poor sportsmanship may result in immediate removal from the venue. Player Entrance Fee: $20 Non Player Entrance Fee: $5 **Grand Prize: $80 Visa gift card** **2nd & 3rd place prize: $30 (refund plus $10)** (Any remaining funds will go towards acquiring material to elevate the experience for the next tournament!) **-->Spots available to compete: 10<--** **Games:** (The order they are listed may not be the order that we play day of!) **Super Smash Brothers (N64**) – 1v1 Brackets, Single elimination. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th – 3 points **Super Smash Brothers Ultimate** – 4-8 player free for all, no items, 3 lives. Map: Battlefield. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Guitar Hero** – 1 Song chosen at random among songs suggested by participants at the start of the round. Highest score wins. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Beat Saber** \- 1 Song chosen at random among songs suggested by participants at the start of the round\. Highest score wins\. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Mario Kart** – 4 Player race, no bots, map chosen at random at the start of the round. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th – 3 points **Overcooked 2** – Teams of two, level chosen at start of round, highest score wins. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Mortal Kombat XL** – Brackets, Single elimination 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Halo 1 (MCC)** – Teams 2 to 4 players, brackets, single elimination, Map: Bloodgulch. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Batman Arkham Asylum** – Single stealth mission, complete all objectives, fastest player with all objectives complete wins. Final rankings will start with those who completed all objectives, followed by those who missed 1, then 2, etc. Among those who completed the same number of objectives, the fastest will be ranked highest. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th / 5th – 3 points **Left 4 Dead 2** – Teams 2-4 players, survival mode, map chosen at beginning of round, longest time wins. 1st – 10 points 2nd – 7 points 3rd – 5 points 4th – 3 points The player with the most points after all rounds are complete will be named the winner and prizes will be distributed based on ranking. **RSVP Policy:** 16-participant maximum. 32-total bodies including guests. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. Once 16 competitors RSVP, all additional RSVPs will be considered watchers. **Tardiness Policy:** Please be present at the venue by no later than **9:45am.** Lat arrivals may not get to participate in the first round and will effect their final score! **IMPORTANT:** For more details about Flock of Gamers policies and practices, including instructions on how to access **Lake Street** events, please read our House Rules using the link below! [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 @ Three Weavers Brewering

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

October 2026 - Paper Hero's Games Playtesting!

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** Hey everyone, Chris here! I'm going to be hosting a Saturday playtesting event at Paper Hero's Games in Santa Monica again, and both players and designers are wanted! **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two signup here: **Fill out the form here-** [First Play LA Designer Sign-Up](https://cute-eustoma-3f9.notion.site/b4eda376473e83c2855b0195cba02129?pvs=105) Note there is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Your game will be assigned to whichever session is more suitable. Very short games (20min or less) should be brought to Open Play instead. *Please note new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game.* **SCHEDULE:** Game days have 3 segments. **You do not need to come for the whole day!** However, if you are testing your own game you should stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. **OPEN PLAY TESTING** 2:00pm - 3:00 pm This is unstructured play time, ideal for very short games (20min or less), or games requiring 1-2 players. If you're a designer check in with me and then 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** 3:15pm - 4:15pm **SESSION TWO** 4:30pm - 6:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! There is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Before each session designers will be asked to give an 'elevator pitch' of their game, after which players can decide which game they want to play. Sessions are ideal for games that are 20-90 minutes. After play, be sure to leave time to give and receive feedback! **SPECIAL NOTES**: No fee to play, and you're welcome to stay and play until the store closes at 10PM. 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: \*chris@eternalstudios.com\* For community conversations join the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: [https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT](https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT) \- find the \#first\-play\-la\-chat channel\!

🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

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.

Anji Truffle's Coffee & Chill

Hello fellow gamers! Join us for a cozy **Coffee & Chill** starting at 11am—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 · 11:00 AM to 2:00 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:** 15-participant maximum. No admission fee, donations appreciated. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. Please update RSVP if you can’t make it. **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

Gamers Get GAINS (Group Workout)

Hello fellow gamers! If you feel like you have been missing that support that pushes you to reach just a little harder, so have we. **Gamers Get Gains** is a gamified fitness event wholly focused on leveling up every participant’s strength, endurance, and mobility, whiles encouraging daily habits that will benefit not only our bodies, but also our mental health. **NO - you do not need to be “in shape” to feel welcome here.** **YES - you can participate no matter what your goals may be.** Health is an undervalued foundation of our daily lives and everyone deserves a chance to be supported at every stage of their journey! **Here is the structure:** There are 3 decks - **Upper Boddy, Lower Body, and Cardio.** The Group must draw 2 cards from each deck in any order. The chosen cards will specify the workout that is to be done together. All workouts are beginner friendly but If the exercise is too challenging or not challenging enough, just try your best or substitute for another similar workout. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need tips on how to modify any workout to best fit your unique needs. After the workout we get to cool off and relax on the roof and enjoy the evening air. **Meet at -** 226 N Lake St, Rooftop Gym @7pm **Please Bring –** Water, any snacks you need to sustain your energy, a yoga mat if you aren’t comfortable on the gym floor, and a protein smoothy for post-workout intake. **RSVP Policy:** 10-participant maximum. No admission fee. 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. [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. 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

Saturday Board Game Social: Casual Board Games