Create Your First Event

Use this guide if you are hosting a one-time or recurring game night.

1. Open the event wizard

• Go to My Events.
• Click Create Event.
• The wizard walks through Basics, Access, Schedule, and Review.

2. Fill in the basics

• Add a clear title such as "Friday Commander Night".
• Add a short description with format, skill level, and what to bring.
• Choose event type: in_person or online.
• Set recurrence: none, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
• Optionally select a featured game from the catalog.

3. Configure access and visibility

• Audience public: discoverable in Find Events.
• Audience guild: only members of the selected guild can join.
• Set conversation and photo visibility based on who should see event activity.
• If you run a store plan, optionally associate the event with your store profile.

4. Set the schedule carefully

• Pick Event Timezone before entering dates and times.
• Enter start and end in the local wall time for the event.
• For recurring events, set an optional recurrence end date.
• Add location details or a meeting URL, depending on event type.
• Set capacity and optional ticket values if you use paid attendance.

5. Publish and manage

• Save the event from the review step.
• Use My Events to switch between Calendar and List.
• Open the event detail page to monitor RSVPs, messages, photos, and attendance.
• Use instance controls when one date in a recurring series needs a different status or summary.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Entering times before setting the correct timezone.
• Publishing without a real address or meeting link.
• Choosing guild-only audience without selecting the target guild.
• Forgetting ZIP code on in-person public events, which reduces local discovery quality.