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Friday Night Board Gaming (formerly Friday Night Dice) is a meetup for everyone who likes board games. And if you’re new to board games, our friendly gamers are happy to teach you how to play. We play basic European board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride, etc., and more advanced games like Suburbia, Power Grid, Terraforming Mars, and Railways of the World. Also war games & card games. We bring lots of games, but you’re free to bring your own! We used to game at LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society) in Van Nuys. However, as that organization sold its building we have moved to Paper Hero's and Games, a game store in Sherman Oaks, and we continue to meet every Friday late afternoon and evening. We share the gaming space with a large group of Magic the Gathering players but we easily have room for between 10 to 20 board gamers who usually show up for board games. Most of these gamers are regulars who just don't bother to RSVP as this is a store open to all comers and requiring a Yes RSVP is not feasible as we are often joined by store customers who see what we are doing and ask to join in - and we always say YES! (As most gamers do not bother to RSVP, quite often our home page will just show me as the only attendee even though we may have almost 2 dozen gamers at our tables. So, if the home page shows just 1 person attending, pay no attention to that as we may very well have full house of gamers.) So come on down and get your gaming fix this Friday at the friendly and comfortable game store. We have beginners and advanced gamers, so everyone is welcome.

Join us at Gamer Zone for **Social Night**, a laid-back evening focused on fun, connection, and casual gaming. This is the perfect night to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a variety of easy-to-jump-into games in a relaxed environment. Whether you come with friends or show up solo, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to play. No pressure, no competition — just good games and great company. ## 🕒 Event Details Friday, May 15 4PM – 7PM *** ## 🎯 What to Expect * Casual and party-style games * Friendly, social atmosphere * Meet and connect with other gamers *** ## 🎮 Games Jackbox Party Pack Among Us Other casual multiplayer games *** ## 👾 Who Should Attend * Casual gamers * Groups of friends * Anyone looking to meet the community *** ## 🔥 Call to Action Come hang out, play, and enjoy a fun night at Gamer Zone. *** ## 📍 Additional Info Free to attend Events and schedule subject to change

We meet every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m., in Manhattan Beach at the 4th Street courts. This group is open to INTERMEDIATE AND UP LEVEL players. This group is NOT for beginners. First time players are asked to show up and play before they ask to join the group via the Meetup app. For members, players are asked to bring their own volleyballs & lines, if you have them. Please RSVP as early in the week as possible so that we know that we have at least four players. To ensure the game is played on the same page for all, this group follows the USA Volleyball Beach Rules which can be reviewed at: [https://usavolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2025-2027-USAV-Beach-Rules-Book_FINAL.pdf](https://usavolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2025-2027-USAV-Beach-Rules-Book_FINAL.pdf) We look forward to seeing you on the sand.

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. [Outdoorathleticsclub.org](https://Outdoorathleticsclub.org) Join our community here! Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For people asking what paddle to get.** [OAC Paddles](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/top-3-oac-pickleball-paddle-picks-of-2024/) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

**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/354da376473e81c288cdd2b345a2969e?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 Crow World Domination (Chris Lawrence): A crow-operative deck builder where players assemble a hand of crows each round, trying to succeed on enough of their schemes to defeat the other animals and conquer the world. Galax (Matt Bahntge): 4x in a 60 card deck. Lead your space empire through a dense fog of dark matter to explore the galaxy, settle planets, research technologies and confront your neighbors in this compact, multi-use card strategy game of grand scale in a small box. Ruined (Chris Barker): Players battle to be the first to collect 7 victory points using focus and memory and some luck, while exploring an ancient ruin. **SESSION TWO** 4:30pm - 6:30pm The Island of Dr. Moreau (Harrison Reishman): Last chance to play before pre-production printing! The Island of Dr. Moreau, based on the H. G. Wells novel, is a beast building, card battling tabletop game where you assemble Beastfolk from over 100 apex predators and battle your opponents with battle dice and hidden abilities to become the greatest scientist on the island. The Judge (Marissa Gastelle): The Judge is a social deduction game where one player takes the role of the Judge in a murder trial. The Judge must determine which lawyers are honest and which have been corrupted. It is a game that fans of games like Secret Hitler and Avalon will enjoy. Song of the Wildkin (Hermes Pique): Oathsworn meets Everdell. A co-op campaign adventure for 1-4 players. 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\!

The BEST pickup soccer games around every Saturday 1st Timer discount & package deals. Fees go to covering the rental cost of reserving the field. I also have expenses for meetup, balls, an extra shirt/bibs. Once we have covered the field rental fees, we will be maxed out and only players with credits can play or others for free Great, fun games but No Slide Tackles, Rough Play or arguing allowed. This will not be tolerated. The game is Co-Ed and the level is intermediate to advanced. Make sure to send your donation fee as I do NOT hold rspvs without payment. I need 24 hrs notice in advance if you cannot make it to get a credit. Please ensure you are feeling ok and are not sick or have any symptoms. Game to start about 20-30 min after warmup time. New Turf Field with Big Goals & Goalies. We sometimes play with 2 subs and everyone rotates in goal unless we get regular goalies.

Get ready for the **Game Dev Mixer: LA Edition**! We’re taking over DTLA on **Thursday, June 4th**, just one day before Summer Game Fest officially begins. In partnership with **[Omni House](https://omnihouse.app/)** and **[MIXR Studios](https://www.mixr.link/)**, we’re hosting an evening dedicated to the craft and culture of gaming. Whether you’re a developer, programmer, 2D/3D artist, musician, writer, or simply a passionate gamer, this is your space to connect. ### Why You Should Be There: * **Networking:** Rub elbows with local talent and industry pros in the heart of Los Angeles. * **Playtests:** Get exclusive hands-on time with unreleased titles on-site. * **Community:** Meet the faces behind your favorite pixels and polygons. **When:** Thursday, June 4th **Where:** 101 E 17th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 **Who:** Creators, players, and everyone in between. Don't miss out on the ultimate pre-SGF social—see you there! **RSVP HERE:** [https://luma.com/t7zhhh5o](https://luma.com/t7zhhh5o)

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.

Garvey Ranch Park has recently been renovated ! We have already visited the place and it offers a nice BYO Courts. So, come and enjoy some PB with us. The play capacity will depend on how many courts we can setup nets, they have four courts and plan to hold at least two courts. **The court is located on top of the hill at the TENNIS COURT, separate from the main park, so drive up a bit! Do not go into the main park area, it is separated up on top of the hill.**

Itching to play some pickleball? Come to La Mirada Regional Park and let's play! They have 4 permanent courts and possible 3 BYO courts. We have 3 nets for the BYO courts, we can potentially play back to back games! Need I say more? You can come to play anytime between 6 pm to 9 pm. **YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!** **EXpect everyone to be courteous to each other!** **LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:** We only organize events and do not claim that any of the organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers, event hosts, and/or volunteers are trained professional guides. We are volunteers; thus we're only inviting you to join us as friends socializing with friends. By joining in any posted events, you agree that you're aware of the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with any activity, and that you're taking full responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants must take full responsibility for their own actions, and adhere to the rules and regulations of any governmental agencies that exist, written or otherwise. By participating in this event, you are releasing the Friends Zone Social meetup group and any of its organizers from any and all claims and liability, as stated in section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service Agreement ([https://www.meetup.com/terms](https://www.meetup.com/terms)). If you do not agree with the above, or are unsure of your ability to complete the event safely, please do not sign up. **Photos & Videos: You can take photos and videos of yourself and others that have agreed to do so. You are free to upload photos of yourself enjoying the event but be sure to obtain approval from others before uploading any photos containing others.**

**Hawaiian Live Ball and social tennis.** **TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm** **Bring water and aloha spirit** [PAY TO PLAY COURTS:](@Rod-Kei) [Venmo@Rod-Kei](@Rod-Kei) **$5.00 to help pay for court reservations. Or sign up here at this link…** **https://aloha-tennis.netlify.app/** **Minimum players needed; 5** **Note: If we get more** **then** **5 players the rental cost will be adjusted to a lower rental fee.** **IF You are A SIGNED UP MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I DON’T BOTHER YOU FOR THE PAYMENT**

Come join Clubwaka Kickball open play. Clubwaka is a great way to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and who knows, meet your soulmate. We will be explaining new season changes, how to play kickball to newbies, and head to sponsor bar afterwards for some shenanigans (Q's Billiard Club). For any other information please check out clubwaka.com/locations/los-angeles-2/ Find our Facebook page by searching: Clubwaka Dogtown Kickball Shawn Sparks ssparks@clubwaka.com League website and how to register: [http://clubwakalosangeles.leagueapps.com/leagues/kickball-(outdoor)/4953313-coed-kickball-wednesdays-at-oakwood-venice](http://clubwakalosangeles.leagueapps.com/leagues/kickball-(outdoor)/4953313-coed-kickball-wednesdays-at-oakwood-venice) KEY DATES\*\* 5/12/26 - Last Date to get Early Bird Pricing 5/27/26- FREE Open Play - Come out to learn the rules, get some practice or find a teammate! 5/28/26 - Team Registration Deadline - All registrations after this date will be free agents placed on existing teams 6/3/26 - Week 1 6/10/26 - Week 2 6/17/26 - Week 3 6/24/26 - Week 4 7/1/26 - Week 5 7/8/26 - Week 6 7/15/26 - Week 7 7/22/26 - Week 8 7/29/26 - Week 9 - Playoff Games Begin 8/5/26 - Week 10 - Playoff and Championship Games \*Schedule is subject to change