Our Connection Café is a calm and relaxed morning social of coffee, board games, and pressure-free connections.
Games Haven has a huge range of fantastic board and card games, but don’t worry, we’ll carefully hand-pick a selection that are fun, inclusive, and great for gently sparking conversation. We choose games that are easy to learn, light-hearted, and don’t require you to perform or be loud (unless you want to be!).
Some examples of games we’ve played in the past include:
- Poetry for Neanderthals
- Herd Mentality
- Secret Identity
- Camel Up
- So Clover
- Phantom Ink
- Geisters blitz (ghost blitz English translation),
- Dobble
- Just One
- Coup
- Wereword
- How am I Weird
- Code Names
- What Next
- Concept
- Sushi Go
We’ll explain how to play if you’d like help, or you’re welcome to just watch until you’re ready to join in. There’s no pressure to engage in any specific way – your comfort comes first.
If there’s a particular game you’d like to try, just ask your host and we’ll do our best to get a small group together. There are also some adult/rude games available (like Cards Against Humanity), but these are entirely optional and only played by request.
About Single and Mingle
Since 2021, Single and Mingle has brought thousands of singles together across the UK. Connection Café is our neurodivergent-friendly board game edition, designed to be calm, welcoming, and flexible – with no pressure, no loud music, and no awkward icebreakers.
We keep these events small (max 25 people) to create a more relaxed and manageable environment.
There’s no forced fun or rigid format — just a safe space to:
- Connect at your own pace
- Make new friends or meet other singles
- Enjoy games without pressure
- Explore dating in a gentle, supported way
Everyone attending is single and open to connection, whether that’s friendship, dating, or something in between. And remember: it’s totally okay to be quiet, nervous, or need breaks – we’ve created this event with that in mind.
Let your host know if you need anything – we’re here to support you.
What to expect
🧭 Arrival – 10:30am
Doors open at 10:30am, and we encourage guests to arrive on time if possible. We’ll be getting started with the first round of games shortly after – though don’t worry, you can still join in later without it feeling awkward. You’ll be welcomed by your friend host and issued with a name sticker.
🎲 Games in Short Bursts
We’ll play a selection of light, social board and card games in short rounds, with the option to rotate between tables or stay put. There’s no pressure to play every game — take breaks whenever you like, and engage at your own pace.
☕ Free Tea & Coffee
Help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee throughout. There’s also a cafe with snacks and light bites available to purchase. You’re welcome to take time out to enjoy a quiet moment with a drink whenever you need.
🏳️🌈 Inclusive and Respectful
This is an inclusive space for people of all ages, sexual orientations, and relationship styles. Everyone is single and here to connect – whether that’s for friendship, dating, or just enjoying some quality social time.
🧠 ND-Friendly Environment
The vibe is low-pressure, sensory-considerate, and welcoming to all neurotypes. There’s no loud music, no icebreakers, and no forced mingling – just a calm, supportive space to be yourself.
🕓 Event Duration
The hosted part of the event lasts 2.5 hours, but you’re welcome to stay and keep playing or chatting afterwards. Once the host has wrapped up, feel free to stick around if you’re enjoying yourself.
🥰 Connect with someone after the event
Look out for our “Thanks for joining us” email the day after an the event. There will be a link to our Connection Request form, inviting you to tell us who you’d like us to pass your details on to. All you have to do is remember the name on their sticker, and we’ll do the rest.