ligare gatherings
meet people. make connection. play games.
who we are / are not
We exist to create in-person, 1:1 human connection in a world where that has become really hard. We host gatherings to help you meet new people intentionally and actually connect, with board games as a nerdy, 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 with the hope of connection; we are here to focus first on connection, with an activity to get the conversation started.
We design board game gatherings with experienced guides. Our goal is always to invite a group that will get along, and help you meet people you want to meet again.
At a gathering, you’ll learn to play a new game, and play it with people we intentionally paired you with. Then, we’ll use the time together and some special magic to get you to pause, talk, and actually get to know one another.
ligare gatherings is launching in Houston, TX 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 to connect, but more and more, we find ourselves fragmented and atomized. We go to work, we come home, and we plug into our phones. We are more mobile than ever, moving from city to city. We live without “third places” beyond work and home, and we scramble to find community each time we move.
ligare is a modern antidote, meaning “to bind.” We seek to be a community-driven space, deeply rooted in our city, with a human touch and meticulous attention to detail, to create an inviting, inclusive, and joyful place to let your guard down and genuinely get to know other humans in pursuit of the same basic need.
why we do it
questions
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