MORE THAN A GAME NIGHT. BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH JOY.

The nation's first free community game night built entirely around Black-owned games.

ATTEND AN EVENT PARTNER WITH US SPONSOR THE MOVEMENT

The Blackout was created to find out. Every event intentionally introduces guests to Black-owned games.

Black-owned venues and Black entrepreneurs-not through obligation, but through unforgettable experiences.

Because people rarely build lasting habits from being told what to do. They build them from experiences they can't wait to repeat.

WHAT MAKES THE BLACKOUT DIFFERENT?

WHY IT MATTERS

In a world where loneliness is at an all-time high and third spaces are disappearing, The Blackout creates real-life spaces for real-life connection.

We strengthen local economies by driving consistent traffic to Black-owned businesses and helping guests build the habit of supporting them-long after event night ends.

The Blackout isn't just changing where people spend an evening. It's changing how they choose to spend their dollars.

OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

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100+

100+

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

MEDIA FEATURES

WHY SPONSORS PARTNER WITH US

✔️ Reach engaged Black consumers through authentic, memorable experiences.

✔️ Support Black-owned venues, creators and entrepreneurs.

✔️ Demonstrate real investment in community and economic empowerment.

✔️ Align your brand with joy, connection and cultural impact.

Let's build something powerful-together.

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

 

                    

MEET NICK & KIMELIA

Nick and Kimelia Weathers Smith are creators, entrepreneurs and community builders.

They're the founders of Brilliant or BS?, a Black-owned board game publisher with games sold at Walmart, Target & Barnes & Noble.

Through The Blackout Game Night they're using the power of play to build stronger connections and communities.

OUR VISION: HELP US BUILD THE NEXT BLACKOUT

Our goal isn't to become the biggest game night. It's to prove a model that any community can replicate. Imagine Blackouts happening in: 

Los Angeles. Chicago. Atlanta. Washington, D.C. Detroit.

Anywhere people want to strengthen community by intentionally supporting local Black businesses.

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT

Find an upcoming event in Los Angeles.

ATTEND

Bring The Blackout to your community or venue.

PARTNER

Invest in the movement and our mission.

SPONSOR

Help us expand to more cities.

DONATE

However you show up, you help build stronger communities through joy.

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