Console Gaming Los Angeles

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

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

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.

🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

Rooftop Cinema

Hello fellow gamers and movie lovers! **ROOFTOP CINEMA** There's nothing quite like movie magic! Come appreciate the art, production, and vision of some of cinema’s most popular and lesser-known classics. Overlooking downtown and over Discord livestream, let’s marvel at the stars and expose our minds to the world’s extensive catalog of unique productions. **Tonight we'll be watching:** The Cabin in the Woods (2011) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259521/ **Don't forget a snack!** Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite snack or drink, for themselves or to share! Water will be provided by the host. **Meet at –** 226 N Lake St, Rooftop **Tardiness Policy:** Please be present at the venue by no later than **7PM.** At that time we will no longer be granting access to the building. **RSVP Policy:** 20-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](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

12th Annual Creepy Halloween Gaming and Costume Contest!

East Valley Board Games is super excited about our 12th *annual Halloween event! (*Our numbers are off bc we had to skip a year because of Covid, blah blah blah.) We will have board games, candy, and a costume contest! We'll have a prize for our 1st place favorite costume. If this all sounds creepily cool in the ghastliest of ways, get your bony behinds down to Paper Hero's for some Halloween gaming. Andrew and the PH crew are once again graciously opening their doors to us for gaming! Costume Contest---Our Halloween gaming event is from 2pm to 6pm and as we always say, drop in whenever. However, if you plan to participate in the costume contest, you will need to be in our room at 4pm for voting. We will be announcing the top 3 vote-getters around 4:15. Anyone who attends the Halloween gaming event can vote on the winners. You don't have to come in costume, but we STRONGLY encourage it, because um, FUN. We've had some really fun costumes, like The Word Thief, Marty McFly, a Ceiling Fan, Gru from Despicable Me, Steampunk Wonder Woman, a Butterfly, Indiana Jones, Columbo, a homemade Scrabble board complete with moveable pieces, and so on. Store policy---Paper Hero's is asking that every person who attends our events makes at least 1 purchase or purchases $5 store credit to use in the future (the store keeps an account for you). Snacks and drinks can be part of this, but they're not ideal. It's a gaming store (also comic books!) after all! What we like to do is put aside a list of games we want and buy or order them from PH, rather than get them from Amazon (doesn't Jeff Bozo have enough of our money?) The store runners and East Valley Board Games organizers will remind you at the event. Food---Outside food and drink is allowed in. We just ask as always that you are careful so as not to spill. There's a coffee shop next door, Nat's Early Bite, which is open until 3pm. Just please be careful and don’t spill food or drink on games, or you’ll be expected to replace them, which we think is fair. Games---Feel free to bring your own games, or just play the ones that others bring. There's always a healthy selection of strategy games, word games, party games, and so on. Attendance---This is a drop-in event, so you don’t have to stay the whole time. Come for an hour, come for two hours, show up late, leave early. (Just see above note about the costume contest if it interests you.) As long as you clean up any mess that you leave, you're good with us and the store owners! Guests---We will encourage guests for this event, because it's Halloween! Please understand that you are responsible for making sure that your guests spend at least $5 at Paper Heroes. Parking---Paper Heroes is located in a strip mall on the northwest corner of Burbank Blvd. and Hazeltine Ave. in Sherman Oaks/Valley Village. No, we don't know why Meetup lists the city as Los Angeles. There are a few parking spaces in the small shopping center, and we would suggest looking for street parking as well. Since it's Sunday, meters will be free. Important note: It's been brought to our attention that there are a few 1 hour parking signs around the venue, so as always, check parking signs carefully so you don't get a visit from a parking fairy. We have had good luck parking on the east side of Hazeltine, just south of Burbank. Read less

Board Games and Boba🧋!

🎲 Bring Your Own Board Game (optional) and jacket 🧥! Come hang out, meet great people, and enjoy a chill board game night at Namiko Studio Cafe ✨ Whether you’re a serious board gamer or just here for the vibes, everyone is welcome — even your 🐶💛. Part of the night we’ll be using their outside tables, and it gets pretty chilly, so please bring a really warm 🧥 jacket. We’ll have some games available, but feel free to bring a favorite you'd like to share! ✨ We’re grateful to this café for letting us use their space. To keep this event free we kindly ask that all participants **purchase a drink or snack during the event.** Most importantly, ✨ **be** **respectful and kind**, so that everyone can have a fun and comfortable time together 🌿💫 **IMPORTANT:** * The **cafe closes at 7:30pm** but they are keeping the secret garden in the back open for us until 10:00pm. If you are coming to the event **after 7:30pm the front door will be locked and you will need to enter through the brown gate in the back** parking lot. You can find it by driving into the alley on N Edinburgh Ave and making a left into the black iron gate, then you will see the brown wooden gate. * **No outside food or drinks** are allowed**.** **PARKING:** * There are three free street parking spots on N Edinburgh Ave. Make sure to always read the signs! * There is plenty of metered parking, free after 8:00 pm. * You are also able to park in the gym spots in the back parking lot after 7:30pm only (the gym closes at 7:30 pm).

Triple Feature in Glendale!

**Thursday, October 15th, 7 - 10pm** we return to Knoxlabs in Glendale for a **triple feature**! In addition to our usual double feature of gaming fun, we're excited to have Nick Ross demo the new **SPECS** mixed-reality glasses! **[Knoxlabs](https://www.knoxlabs.com/)** is a leading supplier of enterprise XR solutions, robotics and wearable hardware. This event takes place in their spacious warehouse--giving us far more room to play with than usual. **[Knoxlabs VR Marketplace](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1BLiFijqTyfZBwKy6)** 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA 91204 **DUNGEONS OF ETERNITY** Four players team up to explore a dungeon, slay monsters, and escape with as much glittering treasure as they can. Swing swords, fire arrows, and hurl axes in this high-octane, physics-driven adventure! Check out this video of the game in action: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-FWbLoqa0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-FWbLoqa0) **BANJAX** Send magic flying discs whizzing through the air to shatter glowing crystals in a dark fantasy world. Take flight on the back of a winged dragon and travel to new realms where your throwing skills will be put to the test. [https://youtu.be/8Nv-PpXhG00?si=M1tjKrEs_phpmFxU](https://youtu.be/8Nv-PpXhG00?si=M1tjKrEs_phpmFxU) By the way, **BANJAX is now available to wishlist on [Meta Quest](https://www.meta.com/experiences/banjax/32964033859910934/) or [Steam VR!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4565160/BANJAX/)** **SPECS** If you follow the latest and greatest in experiential hardware, you've probably heard of Snap's cutting-edge **SPECS mixed-reality glasses**--spatial computing integrated right into the frames of a fairly normal-looking pair of glasses. Huge thanks to our pal **[Nick Ross](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickross4444/)** for bringing this exciting demo! Learn more at: [https://www.specs.com](https://www.specs.com) Big big thanks to Knoxlabs for welcoming us back into their space for another evening of colossal fun! **ARE YOU A VR GAME DEVELOPER?** Banjax has been in development for about four years, by [David Barlia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barliesque/) (that's me!). The feedback I've received while play testing at these events has been invaluable in shaping a polished, fun experience. I invite other XR developers to present their projects--please, don't be shy! The sooner you let people play, the sooner you learn what needs work. *VR Play Testers hosts free, in-person events, featuring one game in development that needs your play testing feedback, and one fully released game. Even if you've already played the game up for testing, there's always something new to enjoy. You do **not** need to own your own VR headset to join in the fun!* *VR Play Testers is presented by* ***[MugginsVR](https://mugginsvr.com)*** *in collaboration with* ***[Pasadena XR](https://www.pasadenaxr.com/)****.*

Board Games at The Original Farmers’ Market!

🎲 Bring Your Own Board Game (optional) and jacket 🧥 (it gets chilly at night)! Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy a chill game night on the second floor of The Farmers’ Market at The Grove. 🧋🍛✨ Whether you’re a serious board gamer or just here for the vibes, everyone is welcome! 💛 We’ll be using the outdoor tables on the second floor of the farmers market right next to the community room. There are several staircases you can use to get to the second floor. One of them is directly to the left of Figure 8 Tea Project. We’ll have some games available, but feel free to bring a favorite you’d like to share! ✨ Most importantly, bring positive energy and be respectful so everyone can have a fun and comfortable time together. ☺️🫶🏽 **Parking** at the Farmer’s Market is $56.00, so I don’t recommend parking there. There is some metered parking on Fairfax Ave and Third Street that is free after 8pm. There is also **free street parking** on N Hayworth Ave, S Hayworth Ave, and Oakwood Ave. From the grove just drive north up Fairfax Ave and make a left on Oakwood Ave. Make sure to read the signs. When the event is over we can carpool back to Oakwood Ave or walk together.

Northeast Meetup

We will meet at Verdugo Bar on Monday, October 4th at 7:30 pm. This is an informal hang to chat about our games (recently released or in progress), and meet other indie developers, composers, artists, etc... Note that this event usually happens the 1st or 2nd Monday of the month. If anyone is interesting in hosting in event, let me know. Anyone involved in indie games is invited to hang out - developers, composers, programmers, artists, writers, game fans, etc... You are welcome to bring your games in progress to show, as long as you don't mind the very casual environment and the spotty Wifi. Sorry, since this meetup is at a bar, this event is 21+ only. To support the business, please purchase the drinks - alcoholic or not - from the (indoor) bar. There is also an option to get pizza next door. https://www.yelp.com/biz/verdugo-bar-los-angeles-3?osq=verdugo+bar See you soon!

Your Sunday FUNday Fall Plans: Bowling + Beers + New Friends! 🍂🎳

**🍂 Fall Into Fun with Our Sunday FUNday Social Bowling League!** Fill up your Fall social calendar now - join our **6-week social bowling league**! Whether you’re a strike machine or you’ve never bowled without the bumpers, this league is all about good times, chill vibes, and meeting great people in Los Angeles (Mar Vista) - **bowling skills are definitely optional! ;)** **🗓 Sunday afternoons \|📍 Bowlero Mar Vista \| 💵 $89 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUFA26**) for 20% off - $71.20 *during **Early Bird*** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://tinyurl.com/LA-Bowling-Fall26 **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join one of these fun teams, or start a team of your down w/ friends, we’ll all be hanging out either way! **Gutterly Ridiculous** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/24dypz59 **Here for the Beer** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2b9mra4o **Spare Me** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/283cw2tl 📅 League Dates (Sunday afternoons): Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22 ***(The MeetUp event date is the deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $89 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUFA26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://tinyurl.com/LA-Bowling-Fall26 🤑Use promo code MUFA26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

Blood on the Clocktower Night

A recommended (but optional) $5 donation will be requested from now on to help me cover the cost of the room rentals. and meetup fees. Either through cash or:
Venmo: @BrandonF51
Zelle: 7325973400 Location: Odyssey Games Pasadena Please only sign up if you are guaranteed to make it and can be there by 6:15 as we need an accurate head count for this game, thanks so much! Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games! And now introducing thanks to our Blood Moderator Trevor: # 🩸 Blood on the Clocktower 🩸 **Blood on the Clocktower** is a social deduction board game where players take on secret roles in a haunted village. Most players are **good**, trying to identify and execute the hidden **Demon**, while a small **evil team** works together to deceive the town and eliminate players each night. Unlike games like *Werewolf* or *Mafia*, eliminated players **stay in the game**—they can continue discussing, voting, and influencing the outcome until the very end. Every player also has a unique character with a special ability, creating endless strategy, bluffing, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a veteran or you've never played before, you're welcome! New players are encouraged to arrive a little early for a rules explanation before the first game begins. If you enjoy strategy games, deception, psychology, or trying to read people, you'll love Blood on the Clocktower. Come ready to lie, investigate, persuade... and maybe save the town.