Gaming Groups Los Angeles

Flock Fest 3 (21+ Only)

Hello fellow gamers! **Flock Fest 3** is an extravaganza the bird gods will look down upon and say “That 'ish lit fam”. On this day of celebration, it will be 3 years since we began our journey together! From humble beginnings and here we remain! Come to experience good people in every direction and games as far as the eye can see (assuming you can still see clearly)! We are celebrating The Flock of Gamers like few have ever seen! **The price of entry - Any shareable food or drink of your choosing!** **THIS IS WAR!** Our featured drinking game for the evening is **Egyptian War** (also known as: Rat Screw, Slap, War)! We start the games on easy, no sandwiches, no slap penalties, no funny business. After 1 round of practice we pour everyone a drink and the games officially begins! Each time a player takes the stack, all others must drink. Can you hang? **How to play -** https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Egyptian-Rat-Screw For those who don't drink or don't want to play, worry not! There will be plenty of additional video games, card games, and board games to play! **Did someone say BYOB!?** All alcohol and 420 products are welcome with exception to torches. Please bring only electric dab rigs and vapes. The host will be providing water, snacks, and mixed drinks for all to enjoy! Please bring your favorite food, snack, or drink of choice to share and be rewarded with the chance to try ours! Vegan friendly and allergen safe food items can be kept separate if necessary. Ice chests, compostable plates, and reusable cups and utensils will be available. **Crashing out? No Problem!** We have a vacant unit with Air mattresses and blankets for those who need to sleep off the night before venturing home! If you would like to arrange a sleeping space for yourself ahead of time, reach out! Please do not drive under the influence of any substance. We would much rather have a spontaneous sleepover than loose sleep over someone's safety. **RSVP lists fill FAST so be sure to get your spot now!** **RSVP Policy:** 30-participant maximum. 21+ ONLY. Contribution to the fun with a snack, food, or drink required! **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

1205th Meeting - Second Thursday - Betryal at Housr on the Hill

MTG Commander at Geeky Teas Burbank $8 Cover

This event is in conjunction with the Gay Board Gaymers. Hello! Join us for a day of commander at Geeky Teas Burbank. Cover is $8 paid to the store. Bring your own decks and meet us there. Bracket 3 decks are best and 2 or 4 also but we do not offer cEDH currently.

(Ladies only) MTG Commander Learn & Play

Day of Backgammon

**Day of Backgammon** \-\-\- Where: Mar Vista (address will be provided after RSVP is confirmed) When: Sunday at 1pm until whenever Mini Tournaments & Non-Tournament Play Tournament will be Round Robins, & Entries will be based on player interest. (For example, one tournament's entry could be $25, while the entry for another is $100, or more). It will depend on getting 4-6 players interested in a given amount. There will also very likely be plenty of opportunities to play outside of the tournament play. John will help facilitate this if help is needed. Complimentary drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) & snacks will be available. We will also have tacos at some point in the day. $25 house fee (to help cover food and other expenses) Please RSVP before Saturday, August 16th, as I may need time to rent extra tables, if needed. RSVPs received after Friday at 8pm will trigger a $35 house fee. \* The RSVP list associated with this event is not indicative of planned attendance. Most attendees will come from my personal contact list.

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\!

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!

🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

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/)****.*

Leafy Fall Gaming

Hey party people! Come hit up Paper Hero's for a chill afternoon of board games with East Valley Board Games. Also, BUNDLE UP, as it can get quite chilly in our corner of the store. Layers are good. The gaming details: 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. As long as you clean up any mess that you leave, you're good with us and the wonderful store runners, Andrew and Zoey. NOTE: It is advisable that the best way to get in on a game without waiting is to come at the beginning of the event at 2pm. Otherwise you might have to wait for a game to end and another to begin. Parking: Paper Heroes is located in a strip mall on the northwest corner of Burbank Blvd. and Hazeltine Ave. in Sherman Oaks. No, we don't know why Meetup lists the city as Los Angeles and not Sherman Oaks. 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. 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 a fair policy. Also, there are some game mats placed on some tables around the stores with signs asking patrons to not place food or drink on top of them. PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE. Don't be a jerk. Guests: Guests are great! Just be sure to note it in your RSVP, and if your guests' plans change, please update your RSVP. Please understand that you are responsible for making sure that your guests spend at least $5 at Paper Heroes to support the business. More info on that in a second. Store policy: PH 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 (and was affected by the pandemic). 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 (Felicity, Joe, and Alan) will remind you at the event. 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.

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.

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