Board Game Paradise: Making life more fun, one game at a time. Board Game Paradise is a unique face-to-face gaming experience you won't find anywhere else. In various relaxed cafe environments, BGP game masters will guide you through these one-of-a-kind face-to-face games for parties of 2 to 6. Make new friends; defeat old ones. * We cater to all levels of gaming experience, for an afternoon of entertainment which even game novices will enjoy. Hand-crafted, artisan game boards, unique game piece …

Poker Sharks Club is one of the fastest growing poker meetups in Los Angeles. Why, you ask?  It's simple - we play A LOT and often. Plus, we are a non-grumpy bunch of poker players and we like it that way. Here, we all love poker and believe that you can play good poker AND have a lot of fun at the same time. You won't find grumpy people at our tables like you often do in a casino or even some home games. If you're a woman, don't even think of leaving this page! ;-) Being  a female organizer of …

Calling all board game geeks! Get ready to play some European board games. Our group meets for games across Los Angeles, with a big monthly games day in West LA. Whether you're up on all the latest games or haven't tried anything new since Monopoly, we'll have a large assortment to share & teach. Playing games is a great way to meet new friends, because you automatically have something to talk about!

I started this meetup over a year ago and haven't looked back since. I'm in my late 30's (gulp), and am SO not into the bar/club scene or crazy meetups with tons of people. I love board games (U.S.) and pop-culture trivia so I thought I'd start my own meetup group and host regular smaller-scaled game nights in my home. The smaller groups definitely make it easier and more fun in getting to know each other better. We get together once a month or so, play games ranging from DVD Trivia/Pop Culture …

This group is for independent artists with completed or in the works FILMS/MUSIC/BOOKS/COMICS/GAMES/SERIES who want to discuss distribution and network with other creators to help spread the word about their projects. The Hardest part about being an independent artist is finding and building your audience so lets come to together across all categories and support each other.

Our mission statement: To create a robust community of stakeholders in the Southern California Gaming industry, driving the lively and ongoing discussion of gaming culture, social issues surrounding the industry, and all other issues found interesting in the eyes of the group, including the sharing of opinions of those working in the Gaming industry to create the very games around which our discussions center. I decided to start this group because of the role that gaming has played in my life. M …

Women, all ages 18+, come and have fun playing a social game of soccer (non competitive). We gather each week in Culver City or Santa Monica, do a few warm ups and then play a friendly game. Our group is great if you are a beginner, are returning after a break and want to brush up your skills, want to have some fun and exercise without the competitive aspect of other games, or you just want to see what it is all about. We welcome all skill levels and are very supportive of beginners. We have had …

We have a different philosophy to dating. We create a natural fun, friendly environment, where you can relax and be yourself along with 20+ single people (ages 40's-60's). We meet as a group for an evening of friendly conversation, good food, and a chance to increase your circle of friends. The events are brought together based on age, mutual interest, education and background. The relaxed setting relieves the pressure of dating and increases your chances of meeting someone interesting and compa …

Ever wanted to play volleyball but the ball never goes where you want it to go? Come and learn how to play volleyball at Santa Monica Beach. We will do drills and play games. Have fun little competitions to keep everyone on their feet :P. Bring all your friends!

This meetup group is new, but The Garage is not. We have been hosting poker games for now 4 years through other meetups. If you are tired of playing poker at the casino and paying HIGH rakes, Visit The Garage Poker Club! Here is your chance to play a “No Limit Hold’em” CASH game with 0% rake, no fee. Play “No Limit Texas Hold'em” cash games in a comfortable setting in West Los Angeles . Never worry about self dealing again…We have a trained dealer that will run the game effectively and efficient …

For those of us that are into the more subdued, intellectual side of life and just happen to be queer. Take note that this group will focus more on the book-reading, museum-going, tabletop-gaming, or just generally quiet getting-to-know-you aspect of things... and is likely to be the antithesis of the popper-sniffing, club-going, casual-encounter side of the rainbow. Nerds, geeks and dorks alike are all welcome!

Hey Guys - My gaming group is looking to add some new members! We meet on the Westside and play Pathfinder. We're mainly guys in our 30s and 40s; I'm an old-school gamer (been playing D&D in various versions off and on for over 30 years) - but no experience is required if you have enthusiasm!

Our group is special, not because of what you might pull during a draft, but because of the effort each member puts into making each gathering an awesome experience. We play casual Magic the Gathering on most Saturdays. We sometimes play other tabletop games as well. Check the Calendar for RSVPs or suggest a meetup. Also check out our Facebook and wizards.com pages!

I love playing board and card games. I have a few select ones I love and will always be down for, and I'm open to learning new ones, too. Bring your favorite game(s) and a good attitude! I call it "Gamenight", but we may, in fact, never meet at night. We may also occasionally not meet on the west side.

Weekly cash games and tournaments for home game poker players on the West Side of Los Angeles who enjoy a friendly game of No Limit Texas Hold Em.

The Dying Kingdoms are prehistoric lands of savage adventure. Civilizations both young and old dot the landscape, vying for supremacy, wealth, and power. As a fantastical world, the lands of the Dying Kingdoms hold a populace of both humans and non-humans, all in different cultures with uneasy relations. Most dangerous of all, monsters roam the unclaimed spaces. Where kingdoms recede as their power fades, creatures of fear slink in. Goblins, nightgaunts, ogres, and worse things now dot the lands …

Welcome to BARJOE2POKERPRO, Southern California's only entertainment company that provides FREE LIVE Texas Hold'Em poker. Here is your opportunity to win big. BarJoe2PokerPro is a fun, entertaining, and free way to become poker's next Millionaire. All you do is play at any of the numerous locations during a three (3) month period and enjoy a friendly game of Texas Hold Em' and it's FREE. BarJoe2PokerPro is a POINTS based league like any other bowling, dart or shuffleboard league. Here's an inex …

Are you interested in changing education in LA? Join Educade, a community branch of GameDesk and explore themes of games, play, and making. We’re working with schools and community groups to broaden the cultural conversation around education. So whether you’re an innovator or disruptor, attend, volunteer, and add your voice to Educade LA!

Sustainable Virtual Design, which includes Sustainable Web Design, The "electric" part of Sustainable Graphic Design, and sustainability in game design, explores how to make design of websites and online games more sustainable. With more and more physical services being moved to the Internet, and with the Internet taking 10% of the electric power in the US, it is clear that design for games, websites, and virtual worlds will determine the long-term sustainability of our society. From "green web …

"The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn Is . How to Love & Be Loved in Return" . We learned "readin', rightin' and "rithmatic" as kids in school, but very little about Love and Relationship. What are the rules? Where are the tools? How do you play this Game we call Love? Fortunately, it's not too late. . Come play the Essence of Love Game. Learning about Love and Relationship has never been easier.

WHEN APPLYING TO JOIN, PLEASE FILL OUT THE QUESTIONS AS COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE.  EVEN IF YOU KNOW US. We are an established online gaming guild. We play mainly MMO's. Currently playing World of Warcraft on the Cenarius server our faction is Alliance. We are seeking members interested in regular meetings where we can all get together in the same location and play.These meetings will occur at a venue that will be local to the Santa Monica area.  We are planning to have them twice a month.  Possi …

Habit Design™ is the largest national cooperative for sharing best practices in developing sustainable daily habits that last beyond 100 days. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the world; over 8,000 members have participated representing 500+ companies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations. We synthesize applied research across a wide range of habit designers including entrepreneurs, Wellness companies & professionals, non-profits, trainers, coaches, academics, and eve …

Who WE Are: Westside/South Bay , 23-35 somethings who strive to Live well, Laugh often, Love much & have FUN! We might be professionals (semi-pros too), but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We don't spend a lot of time talking about work, politics, professional sports, college sports. Not that that stuff is bad, it’s just that there is so much more we want to squeeze out of life. What WE Do: Dinners, dance, volunteer, yoga, Music events (karaoke included), festivals, game nights, museum …

We are a group that plays soccer weekdays and weekends  in the Playa Vista and Santa Monica area. The group is for all levels. Members of the group are serious players who participate in a friendly environment (that means no rough housing, slide tackling or fighting). The games are COED and for members who are over 18 years of age. Please note: The Westside Coed Soccer Group is not liable for any injuries that may occur while playing. By RSVPing to attend our games, you accept full responsibilit …

Welcome to the LA Beach Volleyball (LABV) Meetup - now in our 4th year! We play every Saturday (year-round). Our secret (Marina Del Rey-ish) location has free parking, many nets, good music, and nice bathrooms close by. We get approximately 40 to 100 people on any given weekend, so you can play volleyball at skill levels ranging from beginner 4s to advanced 2s. Unlike other groups- we absolutely do not discriminate! All skill levels are welcome! We are often described as a "HUGE beach party" - a …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

This group is here to connect you to other tennis players that play on a similar skill level and live close enough to get a match in, even with your busy schedule. This is not a group for finding personal lessons or instructors, it's a group for people that are looking for a good singles or doubles match up. How this works: 1. Create or Join a Meetup: Specify if looking for doubles/singles and your skill level (see below) 2. Once you have enough people for a game, coordinate with them on ti …

SMG, Santa Monica Coed Soccer Group, in its several years of existence, has been sponsored by such prominent entities like FIFA.com (official web site of FIFA), Coca Cola, Verizon FiOS and others. Its mission is providing a very friendly, respectful and internationally diverse environment for playing soccer, extending friendships, and helping humanitarian objectives. SMG provides both casual and competitive soccer opportunities. More competitive soccer activities of SMG are carried out under San …