Common Questions and Answers

How do the meet-up events work?
We organize activity-based meet-ups for people who want to make new friends while trying out different hobbies. All you need to do is just show up with your ticket, and we will brief you about the social tournament. Once you've settled in, you will have the chance to chat with other participants and make new friends as you engage in the social tournament activities.

Drinks and food will be served as you get to interact with new people during the event. We usually try out different fun activities, but the most important part are the friends we make along the way.

Is okay if I come to the event alone?

Absolutely! In fact, most people come to the event alone and you won't be the only one. Remember that you're not coming alone to interact with a group of friends who know each other since most people attending the social tournament also don't know anyone and they're putting themselves out there.

When you arrive, you will find someone to guide you. All attendees are also given a rubber wristband so they can easily identify each other. When you arrive, say "hi" to whoever catches your eye and ask if you can share a space. As the social tournament goes on, find people that you can easily vibe with to make new friends.

Is there security at the events?

Yes. We take security very seriously for all of our guests. Before we host an event, we always scout for venues that provide adequate security for the participants. We also provide safety guidelines when hosting an activity. If you ever feel unsafe at any of our events, please let us know and we'll take the necessary action.

However, participants are responsible for securing their own personal items and possessions at events.

Can I bring my friend or partner to the social tournaments?

Of course! As long as your friend or partner has a ticket to attend the social tournament. However, most people who attend our social tournament show up alone to try out new hobbies and make new friends. You may also find it easier to interact with other people if you come alone.

Is there a gender balance in the events?

We try as much as possible to balance genders in our meet-up events when we sell tickets by offering a discount for the gender with the lower turnout. However, we sell tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis regardless of the gender.

What are some of the activities I can participate in?

Every social tournament event involves a different challenge. You can participate in different activities at our meet-up events such as game night, trivia night, shooting range, archery, paintball, go-kart racing, quad bike racing, padel, laser tag and even kayaking down a rapid river.

We also do other activities such as painting, pottery, or trying to get out of an escape room using riddles, puzzles, and clues.

Any activity that is exciting and fun, you can bet we'll find a way to do it while making new friends.

What if I don't have the skills to play the games?

Most people who attend the social tournaments are amateurs. Remember that most people who attend the social tournaments are looking for a new experience or hobbies with the intention of making new friends.

Before every social tournament, we will explain the rules of the game and tell you how to play. In some activities such as shooting range, archery, go-kart racing, quad bike racing, and kayaking, we usually have practice sessions and expert instructors to help you out.

What time and day do the meet-up events happen?

Most of our outdoor social tournament events happen on Saturdays during daytime hours. However, some of the meet-up events we organize such as game night, and trivia night, may start late afternoon hours till night hours around 10 p.m.

Where do most meet-up events happen?

All of our events happen in open and safe public spaces. If it's an indoor social tournament like game night or trivia night, we do it at a cozy restaurant where we've booked the space to accommodate all participants.

If it's an outdoor social tournament, we usually organize the meet-up at the venue that specializes in that activity. For instance, a paintball social tournament may happen at a paintball field, and an archery social event may happen at a ranch or picnic garden we've hired.

What's the age group range to attend the meet-up events?

It depends. Most of our meet-up events are open to anybody who is 21 years or older. However, we could have specific meet-up events for people within a specific age group who are having a hard time making new friends. For instance, some meet-up events may be restricted to participants who are 25 years or older, or 30 years or older.

We may also organize meet-up events where 50% of the tickets are reserved for people who are 30 years or older. We try as much as possible to accommodate different age groups in our meet-up events.

How much do most event tickets cost?

Most of our event tickets cost between KES 3,000 and KES 5,000 if the social tournament is within Nairobi. If we're taking a road trip outside Nairobi for an activity, the ticket could be more than KES 5,000.

However, our tickets are inclusive of drinks, food, and the cost to partake in the activities.

Where do I buy the tickets?

There is a ticket page on our website that will re-direct you to a ticket-selling platform if you want to buy a ticket. We also have a link on our social media pages if you want to buy tickets to any upcoming events. Most of our tickets are also available on ticket-selling platforms such as Hustle Sasa, M-tickets, Mookh, Little Events and Ticketsasa.

What if I buy a ticket, but I can't make it to the meet-up event?

Unfortunately, the tickets are non-refundable. This is because if you purchase a ticket, the majority of the costs are used for reserving a table or the venue for the social tournament event — even if you don't make it. However, if we cancel an event after you've purchased a ticket, you may be open to receiving a full refund.

Is there a channel I can join to receive updates for any upcoming events?

Yes. You can join our community channels and receive updates about any upcoming events via email newsletter, text message, or broadcast-only WhatsApp group. We also announce every upcoming event on our social media channels. Make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok to receive updates about any upcoming events.

However, if you join our community announcement channels, you may also have the opportunity to buy tickets at discount prices before they're posted on our social media platforms. In some cases, the tickets are sold out as soon as the events are announced on the community channels.

Besides that, sometimes we organize meet-ups such as movie nights, gala dinners, or brunch and tour experiences that are exclusive to members of our community.

If you want to join our announcement-only WhatsApp group, you can contact us via the WhatsApp number on the website and we will send you the invite link. Alternatively, you can fill in your details to subscribe to the email newsletter via our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about The Social Tournament, please contact us by e-mail via info@thesocialtournament.co.ke or send us a message on our social media channels.