- I think that this sounds like the perfect thing for the subset/union of folks who are both looking to date and are into games.
- However, if I'm in a relationship but interested in gaming... it would be weird/suspicious if I went to a thing that's dating-related. My partner would probably (reasonably) wonder if I'm looking for another partner
- Dating is hard! but I think that dating/meeting people informally is actually quite possible at a social event that doesn't have to be about dating. Think of any salsa dancing class - most of these classes won't say that they are "good for dating", but they are, in fact, a great place to meet people and potentially, if there's mutual interest, maybe start dating someone you met there.
- I actually think the idea of "brainstorm new games/feedback" nights is good in itself! I'm not thhhaaat much into board games myself actually - but I'd be tempted to go to an experimental board game night and/or talk to a creator, and maybe even try my own hand at presenting/brainstorming something that I would find fun... and maybe meet other people ((not romantically)) that enjoy what I enjoy!
Cheers - I think you're onto something. I would just generally maybe suggest tempering the "dating" angle..? But I'm just one opinion :-)
1) Speed dating doesn't rely on invented game mechanics that might ostracize, anger or disappoint participants. The arbitrary competitiveness automatically makes it less-attractive than traditional dating options.
2) It sounds like your only "dating" element here is just the questionnaire at the end. You could offer the same thing at the end of a train ride, after checking out at the grocery store or after a local parent/teacher conference. The reason people don't do this is because it's creepy and weird. Socially healthy individuals don't need to corner people in awkward situations to get closer to them.
It's not bad! Some thoughts:
- I think that this sounds like the perfect thing for the subset/union of folks who are both looking to date and are into games.
- However, if I'm in a relationship but interested in gaming... it would be weird/suspicious if I went to a thing that's dating-related. My partner would probably (reasonably) wonder if I'm looking for another partner
- Dating is hard! but I think that dating/meeting people informally is actually quite possible at a social event that doesn't have to be about dating. Think of any salsa dancing class - most of these classes won't say that they are "good for dating", but they are, in fact, a great place to meet people and potentially, if there's mutual interest, maybe start dating someone you met there.
- I actually think the idea of "brainstorm new games/feedback" nights is good in itself! I'm not thhhaaat much into board games myself actually - but I'd be tempted to go to an experimental board game night and/or talk to a creator, and maybe even try my own hand at presenting/brainstorming something that I would find fun... and maybe meet other people ((not romantically)) that enjoy what I enjoy!
Cheers - I think you're onto something. I would just generally maybe suggest tempering the "dating" angle..? But I'm just one opinion :-)
1) Speed dating doesn't rely on invented game mechanics that might ostracize, anger or disappoint participants. The arbitrary competitiveness automatically makes it less-attractive than traditional dating options.
2) It sounds like your only "dating" element here is just the questionnaire at the end. You could offer the same thing at the end of a train ride, after checking out at the grocery store or after a local parent/teacher conference. The reason people don't do this is because it's creepy and weird. Socially healthy individuals don't need to corner people in awkward situations to get closer to them.