For GrandiePop and himynameisbrak and any other curious souls:
I don't know how most tickle parties go, b/c I've only ever been to the ones that I have organized. At our parties, we have as much hanging out and socializing as we do play. Play is optional and never required of anyone. We like a comfy, low-pressure atmosphere; where consent rules. Only Yes means Yes. No, maybe, & I don't know all mean No.
We typically have card games going (usually Cards Against Humanity, but sometimes others). So far it has worked out to have play areas kind of separated from (we used to have a suite w/adjoining rooms) food and hanging out, but people mix & mingle everywhere.
I make no guarantees on m/f ratio, but do my best to keep a good balance. We haven't yet had a 90/10 split in either direction. As people come and go, that ratio changes.
I also make no guarantees of play for anyone. I provide a venue where people can play, but no promises that any one person will play with any other person. I hope people meet and play, but most of all i hope people have fun and want to come back.
The admission fee ($20) covers the venue and food. Soft drinks/water and light snacks are always provided. I like to provide pizza when there is enough $ to do so. Also, feel free to bring a dish to pass, if you like. The party is BYOB, but please drink responsibly and know your limits. .
Location details will be given out to confirmed rsvp's. In order to confirm your rsvp, I either need to know you, or we need to have a friend in common who will vouch for you. Otherwise, you will need to meet with me (or another organizer) before the date of the party. If you are also on FetLife, you can attend an upcoming event and be vetted there. I need to know ahead of time about that event, though, so I can make sure to be there or have someone else vet you. It's not personal. I just need to know who is coming so I can keep my party-goers safe and make sure they feel comfortable.
In the future I hope to restart the munches, which makes it much more convenient for vetting.
I hope that is a little helpful. Please feel free to ask any additional questions.
Brandy