show up. play games. make friends.
not an app.
not swiping.
not networking.
not dating.
not a club.
ligare is something different.
We create game nights designed for real, in-person connection. Our gatherings match people together who we think will truly click. Every detail is tailored to spark joy, connection, and belonging.
who we are / are not
We’re here to make real, in-person connection possible (and fun) again.
In a world where making new friends has become really hard, we host gatherings to help you meet new people—intentionally, with ease, face-to-face, with board games as an introvert-friendly backdrop.
We are not about romance. We are not about networking. We are not mainly about board games. We are not selling an activity and hoping connection shows up; we are creating connection first, with a little structured play to open the door.
We host game nights, carefully designed and guided by experienced hosts.
Our goal is always to invite a group that will actually enjoy each other—and want to meet again.
At each gathering, you’ll learn a new game and play it with a small group we’ve intentionally matched you with. Then comes the magic: the kind that gets strangers to pause, talk, and actually connect for real.
ligare gatherings launches in Houston in 2025.
Sign up now to let us know you’re interested, and to help us invite you to the best fit gatherings for you.
what we do
People are built for connection. But more and more, we live fragmented lives—on screens, in motion, without roots. We go to work, we come home, and we plug into our phones. We scroll through moments, instead of living them. We live without “third places” between work and home where community once lived.
ligare is a modern antidote, meaning “to bind.”
We’re creating a human-scale, community-driven space: rooted in Houston, guided by curiosity, and designed with care. A place to let your guard down. A place to meet others doing the same. A place to remember what it feels like to belong.
why we do it
questions
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