Board Game Social @ FreePlay Toronto | Downtown Arcade

Board Game Social @ FreePlay Toronto | Downtown Arcade

Hello and welcome to Changeling Gaming! Together with FreePlay Toronto, we invite you to join us for a night of board games and arcade fun!

By Changeling Gaming Events Toronto

Date and time

Thursday, June 27 · 6 - 9pm EDT

Location

FreePlay Toronto

300 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1R9 Canada

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Dining Area Opens for Games

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Board Games

8:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Wrap up Games from the Changeling Gaming special requests.


You may continue to play beyond 9:00 PM. Note there will be a DJ in the space starting at 9:00.

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (+1 day)

Arcade Hours


Game Night tickets include full access to the FreePlay arcade for their regular hours of operation.

About this event

  • 3 hours

Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, this event offers something for everyone. Discover new games, challenge your friends, and make new connections with fellow board game lovers along the way. Come as a group or solo and we can help pair you with a community table. Our events are a great way to connect with members of local communities and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to meet new people.

General Admission Tickets and Private Tables: Tickets and tables for this event include,

  • Access to the FreePlay dining area, a curated collection of board games, and on-site game experts who can help you with player introductions, game selection, and running how-to-plays for your table.
  • In addition, a ticket includes full arcade access to enjoy before, during, and after board games as a part of FreePlay's regular operational hours 5:00 PM - midnight.
  • Tickets are priced including tax and sold in person with cash.
  • Use Eventbrite to reserve your seat and pay at the door.

Changeling Gaming Patreon Member Admission: Our Patreon Membership includes event discounts for our paid subscribers. Each Patreon Member ticket must have a corresponding membership subscription. Proof of subscription will be required at the door.

Board Games:

  • From classic favourites to modern hits, FreePlay has a wide selection of games to choose from for you to explore!
  • You are welcome to bring games from your own collection if you wish.
  • If there is a game you would like us to bring, send us a DM on Instagram, @changelinggaming to make a request.
  • There will also be a designated table to practice Codenames for the upcoming Changeling Gaming Codenames Tournament on July 20th.

Directions to the FreePlay dining area: Thanks to the generosity of FreePlay we will have the full dining area on the second floor for the night to play board games! To get to the dining area, take the stairs on the left from the entrance, and you will see the tables immediately when you arrive on the second floor.

About Changeling Gaming: Changeling Gaming is a collective of board game experts who host game experiences in Toronto and together create game content for YouTube. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming community spaces to learn & play games and make new friends along the way.

To learn more about us, please visit our Linktree.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a spending minimum?

There is no spending minimum for this event, but supporting our hosts is encouraged. FreePlay offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They also have a delicious food menu to order from.

Is FreePlay easily accessibly by transit?

Yes! FreePlay is along the College Streetcar line, and is also only a few minutes on the Spadina Streetcar from the Spadina Subway Station.

Does FreePlay have parking?

Yes! There is street parking along College St and several parking lots in the area.

Is FreePlay wheelchair accessible?

At the moment, no. The board game area is on the second floor that requires taking a flight of stairs.

Are tickets transferable?

Yes! All Changeling Gaming events have transferable tickets. To transfer your ticket, please forward the ticket(s) QR code for check-in by your ticket recipient at the door.

If FreePlay is an acrade, what is the atmosphere like for board games?

With a great energy and plenty of table space, FreePlay is a fun location to crack open a board game. For our event, they will also be turning the lights up and the music down to make the space even more board game friendly for the night.

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Our mission and values,

Engagement: We seek to build an inclusive, open, and welcoming community of like-minded board game enthusiasts

Education: We seek to help people find the right games for their table and both broaden and deepen players’ knowledge of board gaming

Entertainment: We seek to bring joy and fun to the lives of any who seek to enjoy the content we create

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