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This weekend’s games: Oct 23–25
15 games within 50 miles of New Orleans · Posted October 17, 2026
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Two card-game launches, a pinball party and Pokémon GO’s Max Battle Day. Here’s what’s on within 50 miles of New Orleans this weekend.
Friday, Oct 23
Card game
Fri Oct 23 · 12 PM
Magic: The Gathering for adults
Avondale Library, Avondale
Library program · Adults
Board game
Fri Oct 23 · 2 PM
Adult Chess Club
East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
Library program · 18+ · no sign-up
Card game
Fri Oct 23 · 4 PM
Friday Night Magic: Commander
Media Men, Uptown
$5, or free if you sign into the event
Card game
Fri Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Lorcana Hyperia City launch
The Merchant Vault, Chalmette
$5, free with any Lorcana purchase
Board games
Fri Oct 23 · 7 PM
Board Game Night
Z'otz Cafe, Carrollton
Free to play; buy a drink
Saturday, Oct 24
Video games
Sat Oct 24 · 8 AM
SLAM Sessions fighting-game tournament (Sat–Sun)
16068 Lamonte Dr, Hammond
$10 per bracket · bring your controller
Board games
Sat Oct 24 · 12:30 PM
Open gaming all day
The Rook Cafe, Freret St
Free to play; buy a drink or snack
Outdoor game
Sat Oct 24 · 2–5 PM
Pokémon GO Max Battle Day
Anywhere in the city, outdoors
Free; optional $4.99 ticket
Card game
Sat Oct 24 · 5 PM
Pokémon Delta Reign prerelease
CardHouse, Harvey
$35
Card game
Sat Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Pokémon Delta Reign prerelease
The Nerd Lair, Westwego
$35
Card game
Sat Oct 24 · 7 PM
NOLA Spades Tournament
Auntie's Table at Mercado Food Hall, Kenner
$50 · no partner needed
Sunday, Oct 25
Pinball
Sun Oct 25 · 1 PM
Sonic pinball launch party
The Crossroads, Jefferson
$5 plus coin drop
Card game
Sun Oct 25 · 1 PM
Pokémon Delta Reign prerelease
Media Men, Uptown
$35 · 30 players max
Card game
Sun Oct 25 · 1 PM
Lorcana weekly play
The Nerd Lair, Westwego
Free
Arcade
Sun Oct 25 · 7 PM
BONUS ROUND! arcade game night
Emporium Arcade Bar, St. Claude
Price not posted · 21+
Times and prices come from each organizer. Check their page before you go.
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Players are 18+, kind, and go at walking pace. Games are about places and objects, never strangers. Respect residents, businesses and private property.