The Alley is a community of adult gamers that enjoy a variety of games from retro, indie, role playing, battle royales, shooters, horror and so many more. What brings us together is our love for games in a non-toxic setting. You never know what you're going to get in a random match, so having a community of gamers who share a basic common desire for chill non-toxic vibes has made the experience more enjoyable for everyone. When not gaming, we also host watch parties, talk about our day, and run a few events and contests.

To join, you can click on the JOIN button on the top-right menu. This will direct you to our Discord server. If you don't already have a Discord account, you can create one. Review our Discord FAQ section for more information.

You'll find interest in a variety of games! Fortnite is pretty popular, most of our community plays Zero builds and sometimes we will do creative community nights where we check out different maps. Dead by Daylight is gaining traction as well as Call of Duty / Warzone. There has been an uptick in attention on Genshin Impact, and there is an entire channel for cozy / simulation games. If you are interested in a game, chances are there are other members that are interested too!

Yes! We prioritize being a safe / inclusive space! Every member must read and agree to the rules before gaining full access to the server. Our first rule is an absolute zero tolerance for any type of hate speech or -ISMs. We also have a reporting system that members are encouraged to use if someone is violating any of our rules & guidelines.

LOL....nah! You play games? You're a gamer! Rather you are new to the game, veteran, casual, or a competitive pro, you are welcome here. Many of the community members are full time students, employees, parents, spouses or a host of other things going on. We talk about those things too 😁

Yes. We are an adult gaming community is for those ages 21 and older.

Yes! There is a channel dedicated to self promotion. However, based on experience, these channels work best when the community knows you. So to avoid spam, this channel can only be utilized once members reach a certain level. This will also done to deter people from joining solely to use the self promo channel and fill it with spam.

Yes! Membership is 100% FREE!

We value input from our members! You can share your ideas and feedback using our create support ticket channel! Our team meets regularly and will review suggestions to enhance the community experience.

Yes! We have an event planner group dedicated to bringing you a variety of events from watch parties, game tutorials, community game nights, and even the occasional tournament.

Discord is a free communication platform designed for gamers. It allows users to create and join communities called servers (eg. The Alley), where they can chat via text, voice, or video, share media, and participate in various activities. If you don't already have a Discord account, you will need to create one. When you click on the JOIN button from the menu, you'll be guided thru the account creation process. Discord can be accessed via web browser, desktop application, or mobile app. If you are familiar with SLACK, it has a similar interface but built with gamers in mind!

Channels are discussion areas within a Discord server dedicated to specific topics. For example, we channels for general chat, gaming discussions, announcements, and more. There are also voice channels and text channels. Its a way to keep the server organized!

You can participate in discussions by typing in the text channels or joining voice channels for real-time conversation. Simply click on the channel you want to participate in and start typing or speaking.

Yes. Discord prioritizes safety and privacy and has been allowing gamers to connect on their app since 2015. Of course, it is the Internet, so there are precautions individuals can do to remain safe. Use precaution when sharing personal information and report any strange or suspicious activity to our moderation team. You can read more on Discord's stance on safety here: https://discord.com/safety

You can customized your notification settings in Discord to receive alerts from specific channels or mentions. Right click on the server name in the Discord app, select NOTIFICATION SETTINGS and adjust according to your preferences.