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How it works
HeartSpace is a human-connection game that two people play live on video, guided by an AI host — a friend, family, a partner, or someone new. Each game is 10 to 20 minutes long, and there is nothing to prepare. Here’s how it works…
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Choose who you’re playing with
Press Begin, and you pick one of two doors.
Someone you know
You get a link to send — to a friend, a partner, your sister, your dad, someone who follows you on social.
Someone New
You’re matched, live, with another person who pressed Begin around the same moment.
2
Pick the game
Each game is a different shape of connection — a game of thank-yous, three minutes on something you love, a round of wishes that gets progressively sillier (as a few examples.) There’s no winning and no losing, it’s the space for connection that matters.
If you’re being matched with someone new, a game is chosen for you. One less thing to decide.
3
Make your agreements
Before anything begins, you tick four agreements. Not fine print — this is the container, and it’s most of the reason a HeartSpace feels safe:
- I am 16+
- I will be present with the player joining me
- I will share honestly and truthfully
- I intend to stay until the end of the game
The other person is agreeing to exactly the same.
4
Check your camera and mic
You’ll see yourself before anyone else does — camera on, mic on, a moment to sort your light and your hair if you want to. Nothing is live to anyone until you say you’re ready.
5
Welcome screen
You’ll see the game you’re about to play, the anonymised name the voice will call you, and who you’re about to meet. If you’d like your first name spoken during a HeartSpace by the AI host, join the Unlimited plan.
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The game
HeartSpaces are guided by our AI host, step by step. They tell you whose turn it is, what to do, what to share, and more. We open and close your microphone depending on the stage of the game, and you click a button when you’re ready to move on, or to choose to go first.
The AI host acts as your game master, or facilitator, depending on the game.
Every game is different. Some are focussed on heart-opening warm conversations, some provoke unknown corners of our psyche, others are super light and silly. Our library is growing rapidly — and we’d like your ideas, too.
Every game follows a shape:
ArriveLearn the gamePlay itLand together
The whole thing is easy to follow along to, and you’re never left in silence wondering what happens next.
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One word to finish, and a rating for your player
When it’s over, you’re asked to share one word that summarises your game experience.
Then, three questions about the person you just met — were they present? Did they honour the structure? Would you like to play with them again? If you’d rather not, you’ll never be matched with them again (unless you invite them directly). There’s a report option here too, if you need it.
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Your keepsake
You get a card you can share on social media: both words from each player, together. Please share the love and spread the good vibes.
The honest questions
Do I have to be on camera?
Yes. Being seen is most of what makes it work. There’s no audio-only mode.
Am I being recorded?
No. Nothing is recorded unless you both explicitly turn it on, and it’s off by default. What happens in a HeartSpace stays between the two of you.
What if it’s awkward?
Every step tells you what’s happening and whose turn it is. Most of the awkward in a first conversation comes from not knowing what to do, and that part is handled.
What if I don’t like the person I’m matched with?
Then we’d encourage a gentle self-reflection. HeartSpace is where we meet as one. If you don’t like someone, we encourage you to finish the game. Honour yourself, honour what you like or dislike — but be curious about your rejection of someone else. If something was genuinely wrong, report it; a real person reads every report. Otherwise, start by inviting your friends, family or followers to a HeartSpace game, instead of matching randomly.
Do they get my name, or any way to contact me?
Assuming you’re meeting someone new, no. You’re given an anonymous name for the space, and there’s no messaging, no profiles, and no way to find each other afterwards.
Do I need to know anything, or be good at this?
No. There’s nothing to prepare and nothing to get right. The heart is universal.
How long does it take?
Every game is different, but roughly 10–20 minutes.
What does it cost?
You get 100 mana when you join — about five games — as a gift. Invite your friends to earn mana, to keep playing for free. After that, there’s an unlimited membership plan.
Can I do it with someone I already know?
That’s the best way to start. Send them a link and play tonight.
Start a HeartSpace. Right now.
Free to begin.