Puzzle Social @ Board Games Arboretum in West End Toronto

Changeling Event Type: General Event.

What to Expect: Whether you're a seasoned gamer or have never tried a puzzle, this event offers something for everyone. 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 make new friends.

Puzzle: For this event, tables will start with a brand new Canadian puzzle. You will have a variety to choose from, and there will also be additional puzzles for sale.

Tables are available for:

• Groups of 2-4 players - Great for a first date or catching up with friends over a pint.
• Community - These tables are available for solo players looking to make new connections, both puzzling and friendship-kind!

General Admission Tickets: Tickets are priced and sold per person or for groups. Tickets for this event include access to the Board Games Arboretum space, a curated collection of puzzles, a take-home puzzle for group bookings, and an on-site game expert who can help you with introductions and organizing your table.

Changeling Membership Admission: Changeling Special Events Memberships include event discounts for our paid subscribers. After just two events in a month, our members save, with a potential for over $80+ in savings monthly! Each Membership ticket purchased for this event must have a single individual corresponding Patreon Membership subscription. Proof of subscription will be required at the door. Alternatively, a temporary Membership Pass may be presented and applied to book community tickets for this event - one individual ticket per stamp slot.

About Board Games Arboretum: Your new friendly local game shop in Toronto's Liberty Village. We have board games, TCGs, TTRPGs, puzzles and accessories as well as a playspace for games and events.

Food & Drink: We do not offer any food or drink but outside food & non-alcoholic drink is welcome. We also have a Stay & Play Partnership with local venues along the laneway. Show your ticket up to an hour either before or after the event to receive a discount on your purchase to enjoy during or after the event! You can also stop by the shop for additional discount coupons to other local vendors.

What's the Space Like?: Changeling aims to craft the best gaming experience when at our partnering venues while respecting their space, regular services, and capabilities. While we can’t always make adjustments to our shared space, we can still provide information to help you make an informed decision about attending. Here’s what to expect on an average visit,

💡Lighting: White/Bright
🔊Sound: Medium
🪑Chair Type: Chairs (Cushioned with Back Support)
✨Event Capacity/Venue Capacity: Medium (20-40 Gamers)
🚪Public Presence: Semi-Private/Open to Passersby
🎲Table Space: Average

About : We are a collective of game experts based in Toronto. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to play games and make new friends along the way. Changeling Gaming Experiences includes,

• Changeling Gaming - : Since 2024, Changeling Gaming has been hosting gaming events in collaboration with local venues in the Greater Toronto Area. From board games to RPGs, anything gaming, we are there to have fun and make friends along the way.
• : Join us in Liberty Village for your next shopping experience and even more events!
• Northern Gaming Retreats: Sometimes it can be hard to game for just one night! Our seasonal retreats are a great way to game all weekend long, escape the city, and create deeper bonds within the community.
• The Rainbow Gaming Hub: Our team likes to give back to our communities; having queer founders, Changeling works to create extended safe spaces for folks under the rainbow umbrella to gather and game.
• Changeling Gaming - : Get into games with our experts’ tutorials.

Photography Disclaimer: Please note that photos and videos will be taken at the event for use on social media to show new members what our gatherings are like, and to also share on the Changeling Community Discord, so we can all look back on the fun moments gaming together. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our team know once on-site so we can direct you to the photo-free tables.

Photo Credit: @imjimador & @calvin.campos

Still have any questions?: Join the Changeling Discord to connect, ask questions to our Game Experts, and learn when even more games are scheduled!

Info: Time to register and check in for the event.

Info: Tables are available for groups of 2 players, 3-4 players, and some are reserved as open community tables that solo players or walk-ins can join.

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Board Games Arboretum, 171 East Liberty Street, Toronto, Canada

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