An event where kinksters gather to play. Play parties might be held in a dungeon or other kind of play space, or simply in someone's house. Play parties differ in size, rules, and etiquette, but often involve dressing up (or down), various kink activities (bondage, sadomasochism, and sometimes sex). Most play parties involve public play, where within the context of the party, couples or groups will play in front of whoever else attends.

See also: Dungeon, dungeon master.