The Connective Playshop: End of Year Games Night 🎲
​The Open Circle is throwing an end of year games night in collaboration with The Love Scout.
​The Connective Playshop: Start as strangers. Leave as friends.
​We're bringing together the community for an evening of big laughs, friendly competition, delicious food and drinks, and the kind of conversations that leave you feeling like you’ve known each other for years.
​What to expect
​Easy icebreakers to warm up the room
​Party favourites like Articulate, Pictionary plus our own unique spin on some classics
​Conversation games to create deeper connections
​A social mingle at the end to keep the good vibes flowing
​BYO drinks, plus a plate to share for Perfect Pairings
​What is Perfect Pairings? 🥜🧀 🥨
​Someone, somewhere, was brave enough to put pineapple on pizza and pair peanut butter with jelly, and now they're famous food combos.
For this segment, each person brings a plate featuring a few ingredients that have no business being together. At intermission, we’ll pick a few top plates to be pitched to the room, and you’ll convince us why these flavours are a match made in heaven 😋
​This event is perfect for anyone who
​Wants to connect more deeply with our community
​Has been on the sidelines and is ready for something fun, playful and structured
​Feels that Temples and Play Parties are a big first step to meeting people in the ENM community, and wants a lighter way in
​Simply wants to meet more like minded people in a space that’s focus is on lightness, fun and play
​Friends / lovers / partners outside of The Open Circle are welcome to join
​Your hosts
​Co-facilitated by Tilly, founder of The Open Circle, and Scout Smith-O’Leary, a relationship counsellor and psychotherapist from The Love Scout. Together they’ll hold a fun, welcoming space so everyone feels comfortable and no one is left out.
​Join us for Back to School: The Sex, Love & ENM Edition
​The weekend after, on Saturday 13th December (11am–4pm), join us for Back To School: A one day event where you'll learn about sex, love and alternative relationships in the way you wish you’d been taught in school but never were.
Book both events and save with our bundle ticket option.
​Solo: $150 for both events (save $20)
​Pair: $270 for two people at both events (save $50)
​Spots are limited, grab your ticket early to avoid missing out.
​FAQs
​What time can I arrive?
Doors open at 7pm, games start at 7:20pm. Please arrive on time.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Lots of people will, and you’ll be in a group from the very first game.
​I’m nervous about meeting new people. Is this event for me?
It was made for you! The games do the heavy lifting, so there’s no pressure to make small talk, and your hosts will make sure you’re looked after.
​Is this a sensual or sexual event?
No. Playshop is all about friendship, fun and connection.
​I’m not much of a games person. Will I fit in?
Definitely. The games are simple, everything is explained, and nobody cares who wins. They’re just a fun excuse to play together.
​What should I bring?
Yourself, drinks and a small plate of food to share for our Perfect Pairings segment.
What’s the Bring Your Own Friend ticket?
2 tickets for $70. Coming with someone can make a new space feel easier, and we’d love to meet them too!