We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local social, casual and MMORPG games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members and IGDA members who may have not gotten together in a long time. Hopefully we can be a resource. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local gaming …

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 …

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 …

A group for developers, artists, and musicians who are interested in creating mobile games together for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, etc to meet up and network.

If you know HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript then you already have the know-how to create Windows Store apps and games. Getting started is easy and you'll also get access tutorials, softwares and resources to develop your Windows Game App. Who can join? Windows App Developers Developers (iOS, Android, BlackBerry, HTML5) who'd like to make an app for Windows Software Programmers who wants to dive into mobile app development Graphic Designers & Web Designers UX/UI Designers & Information Architects Wi …

Habit Design™ is the largest national cooperative for sharing best practices in developing sustainable daily habits via Behavior-Change Psychology, Captology (Persuasive Technology), Game Mechanics & Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Sociology, etc. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the country with a focus on "what really works in habit mastery beyond 100 days". Over 8000 members have joined representing 500+ companies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations. At our e …

This is a community gathering of 3D Designers, Animators, Graphics designers using tools such as Blender 3d, Unity 3d, and Adobe tools for creating 3D games and simulations. All are welcome to attend and the main topic will be developing games and building and using assets for games including sound, video, 2d and 3d models, textures, 3d meshes, 3d lighting, and scripting.

We are an LA based networking group dedicated to all professionals within the Interactive Space! We will have networking events for all who want to get together and discuss what is going on in the market, or just to meet new people with similar experience! This group is sponsored by the Aquent Los Angeles office and is open to all registered and Non-registered talent.

Skn/Smk Street Club & Breaching Crew Skn/Smk is a street club comprised of professionals, students, and people from various creative backgrounds. We live active urban lifestyles, and we share a love for playful expression and progressive urban design. As individuals or flash mobs, we combine our talents and ideas to have fun in some of the best areas available. We do flash mobs of various types, play urban games, perform improv skits, use props when needed, have impromptu hang-outs at rad locat …

This is a User Group for Developers, Producers and Artists in Los Angels who use or are simply interested in the Untiy3D platform. The goal is to help people learn and ask questions in a live interactive forum.

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Great Educational Experiences (gee!) South Bay.  Gee! started offering enrichment/alternative education to homeschooled children in November 2009.  George Castro is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over twenty years experience in the not for profit sector and Cindy is a aerospace engineer with over twenty years working in her field.  We created gee! with the idea of bringing exceptional learning opportunities to the community.  Since we began, we have alw …

This is a group of people who are interested in developing or are currently developing content for the Oculus VR headset.

Hello: Welcome to the new “Culture Pub Social Mixers for Creative Professionals.” We have new leadership and a changed the name, redefining the group. (former group name was "art, music spoken word," etc. ) About Us: The Leadership Team runs ---another--- very large and active meetup called "Culture Pub of LA" in addition to this one that visits art and literary venues around the Los Angeles area. It's almost 3,000 members strong and sponsored by LACMA. If you are not a creative professional ( …

LA Makerspace is a non-profit member-driven family friendly community space for makers, tinkerers, and DIYers of all ages to create and collaborate. Our mission is to provide a place where youth can make and learn alongside adults and where members can work on their own projects while learning new, unique maker skills through our workshops, on-going interest-based programs, mentorship, and peer learning environment. We offer affordable single classes, multi-day workshops, access to equipment, an …

CUE-LA is the Los Angeles affiliate of CUE, Computer Using Educators, a nonprofit educational association founded in 1978 with the goal to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. Every year CUE-LA runs several ed tech conferences and professional development workshops for Los Angeles area educators. Our MeetUp group will host informal events that make connections between educators and artists, game designers and curriculum creators, princ …

Ever been out in a group and wished you were just home? Us too. Let's hang out. This group is designed for people who get it - who know that "boring", "stupid", and "annoying" are actually synonyms. If your skin crawls when you hear someone's story trail off into oblivion. If you would rather bang your head against a wall than listen to a couple struggle back and forth over who said what pointless thing. If you understand that "lol" is something that should only be used by 13 year-olds, and even …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

2013 is here and AR is beginning to hit the main stream.  Google Glass is in the pipeline with developer hackathons at the end of January/Early Feb.  Augmented World Expo (AWE) has become a destination developer conference and will (apparently?) undergo a rebranding due to its popularity.  The commercial AR development suites (Vuforia, Layar, Metaio, Total Immersion, String, et al) have thousands of registered developers around the world.  And it turns out, the greater Los Angeles area, and Sout …

Rich Dad Clubs are all about helping each other think, learn and do! Playing the CASHFLOW® 101 Game and other Rich Dad games with others helps you gain a new perspective... ABOUT RICH DAD CASHFLOW GAMES CASHFLOW® 101 is an innovative educational CASHFLOW board game that is designed to make the subject of accounting, investments and finance fun. This unique Rich Dad game teaches financial intelligence - how to understand the game of money and investing (skills not taught in school) ... and make …

This is a brand new group designed to improve your dating skills and teach you the secrets of attraction. You will master everything there is to know about meeting women, building instant attraction, creating deep comfort and building everlasting relationships with beautiful women. I am a dating coach and lead instructor for both The Attractive Man 1-on-1 Dating Coach company and Seduction Coaching, and will be teaching the majority of the events. I have also written a few books, have taught doz …

Got game? Calling all board game lovers for plei-dates in L.A. and surrounding areas! Let's meet, network, and mingle over a game of Jenga, Monopoly, Taboo, or Connect Four. Wanna plei? The goal of this group is to bring diverse groups of people together to interact in a social setting while playing games. We're looking for plei'ers ages 21+. Regular Plei events are held weekly in the L.A. area with special events such as bonfires, turnaround trips, amusement park meet-ups, and more sprinkled in …

Welcome all PUA's, AFC's, and everyone in-between... This group is being designed as a place for current and future puas in the Southern California area to meetup, share insights, find wings, etc. This takes skill. Skills are learned from others and applied to become knowledge. Knowledge enhances our life. Anyone who understands attraction knows that sarging can become something you master, and this is where the masters and guys who want to become masters will meet. Orange County? Where you at? …

Heart Centered Communication is an interactive, participatory group designed to teach the Fundamentals of Non-Violent Communication and actively practice essential skills to develop rich and meaningful connection with ourselves and others. Learning these skills empowers us to see the beauty in others even when they are expressing messages that can be hard to hear. Cultivate the secret healing ingredient of the heart that creates more connection, joy and success in your relationships. Experien …

Triton Beach Volleyball Club is a group of great people committed to doing everything possible to help South Bay community members reach their individual beach volleyball goals, all while fostering fun times and lasting relationships with other local members. Through our dedicated volunteers and professional coaches, we provide a win-win environment for members of every skill level and everyone associated with our organization. In our dedication to helping each member experience the joy of achie …

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 …

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 …

Targeting, but not limited to, those who are new in town and mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows in the Los Angeles area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if you are interested... 20 and 30 Something …

This Coed Soccer Meetup Group is designed to organize and schedule regular (weekly) pickup soccer matches in the Cerritos and Long Beach area. The focus is on having fun and providing the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful game with others. The initial plan is to find others interested in playing locally, and perhaps starting a team or connecting players with teams that are looking for players. Our members take priority over non-members or guest for reserved fields. NOTE: The Organizer of thi …