Rebuilding the Third Space
THE PROBLEM
Modern life has quietly erased the third spaces where friendships used to form.
Cafés, parks, game shops, community centers — the places where people gathered without pressure — are disappearing. Work has gone remote. Social media replaced conversations with content. Dating apps absorbed our social energy, leaving platonic connection as an afterthought.
The result? Adults are more connected online than ever, yet feel more isolated than ever.
People have careers, apartments, routines… but no community.
THE TRUTH
Humans need third spaces — places outside home and work where we can simply show up, be ourselves, and meet others who get us.
But today, those spaces don't exist in the same way. So we have to build new ones.
We believe real friendships come from shared experiences, not swipes or social feeds.
People bond through laughter, play, presence, and rituals — the same way communities have always formed.
This is the modern tribe.
And it starts with rebuilding the third space.
THE SOLUTION
Grooviq is rebuilding third spaces for the modern world — starting with in-person board game gatherings.
The app isn't the destination. It's the bridge.
We use psychology-driven matching to assemble small groups of compatible people and guide them toward real-life meetups hosted in welcoming local spaces — cafés, bars, board-game shops, parks, coworking lounges, anywhere community can spark.
Our goal isn't screen time; it's face time.
And these aren't one-off events.
We create recurring, low-pressure game sessions where people meet consistently, allowing friendships to form and deepen naturally over time.
- Shared play dissolves awkwardness.
- Being in person builds trust.
- Consistency builds community.
Grooviq isn't another social app.
It's a catalyst for in-person connection — a modern third space made possible through intentional matching, shared experiences, and real human presence. One city, one group, one game at a time, we're helping people find their people again.