DCC 008 | PLAY DATE | a playful social for the ones running low on joy

​somewhere between growing up and getting busy, most of us forgot how to play. the pointless, joyful, unserious kind that your brain actually needs.

​research shows that play reactivates the dopamine seeking system, the part of your brain responsible for curiosity, motivation, and joy. when it gets starved, everything else starts to feel harder: focus, creativity, emotional range, all of it.

​play date is a dedicated social for the ones running low on joy, who need a reminder that joy is a practice, not a reward for productivity.

​we're taking over a corner of draughts stratford, one of london's best board game venues, for three hours of good food, good drinks, and genuinely good fun.

​what to expect

​a relaxed friday evening with a small group of people who also needed this. access to hundreds of board games, food and drinks available throughout, and light conversation that makes you feel happy, not anxious.

​play date faq

​how many people will be there?
this is a small group event. limited spots available to keep it intimate.

​do i need to know how to play board games?
absolutely not. draughts has a games library with hundreds of options and recommendations for every level.

​do i pay for food and drinks separately?
yes, food and drinks are paid directly to draughts on the night. your £11.95 ticket covers your spot only.

​can i come on my own?
yes, please do. most people come solo and leave having spent three hours with people who get it.

​will there be photography?
yes, we capture moments to share on dopa fix channels and occasional press or partnership materials. if you'd rather not be photographed just let us know on the night, no questions asked.

​is there a code of conduct?
yes. dopa fix events are welcoming, respectful, and safe for everyone. we do not tolerate harassment or harmful behaviour of any kind.