Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men at Club Café (2025)

FAQs

How does speed dating game work? ›

Essentially, speed dating is a series of consecutive 3-minute rounds. Note that only one of the two circles will move so, before first round starts, make sure that you have made clear to the participants which circle is supposed to move and also set the direction of the rotation.

You will meet more people and make more connections when speed dating, but unless you are the local Casanova, you will also get more rejections. Don't take them too seriously. It doesn't necessarily mean that they don't like you and it definitely doesn't mean you're too ugly or too awkward.

Traditional Approach: Long Table or Small Tables Side by Side. The most straightforward way to set up a speed dating event is by arranging a long table or several small tables side by side. Women typically remain seated while men move one seat over after each round.

We recommend dressing smart-casual for speed dating. This equates to the kind of thing you might wear to dinner with friends, or drinks somewhere nice, but not overly fancy. Don't dress up like you're going to a wedding or a club. But don't turn up in jogging bottoms and a faded t-shirt either!

With speed dating, it's the organisers who let attendees know whether they've found a match, several matches or none at all. And you'll only be considered a match if you both liked each other and are willing to have your contact details shared as a result.

Participants are given a time limit in which they can talk to a potential partner, then are asked if they liked the partner before moving on to the next one. They can come alone without feeling out of place; alternatively it is something that women who like to go out in groups can do together.