Connection Games @ Portal coffee spot

Cluj-Napoca, we’re bringing the Connection Games to Portal Coffee Spot on Thursday 10th September.

Tucked into a 19th-century corner building where Horea Street meets Mihai Viteazu Square, this coffee spot sits inside a piece of old Cluj history. High ceilings and quiet corners invite lingering – the kind of place where a coffee stretches into an hour, and a stranger across the table starts to feel worth knowing.

What are the Connection Games?

An evening of guided conversations and real connections. You know that feeling of leaving a social space having actually connected with someone? We built an entire experience around that.

Relaxed vibe. Structured format. Conversations in pairs. Questions that will guide you where you crave to go, and conversations that you will surely remember.

So, less like „how is work?”, and more like „What’s something you’re quietly proud of, but rarely talk about?”.

🌿 the Makuma Principles

💡 Curiosity- each conversation, a small adventure! Treat each conversation as a chance to discover something new. Don’t hurry to ask or answer – listen not to fix, but to understand. The world expands when we do.

💛 Compassion- meet each other with softness. You don’t know the full story in front of you. Offer care without trying to solve or save the other. You’re welcome as you are – and so is the person across from you.

🛑 Consent- we connect best when we choose freely. Ask before giving advice or asking personal questions. Know you can say „no” or „pass” anytime – and trust others to do the same. That’s what makes space for a real „yes”.

⏳ Centered- be present with yourself, so you can be present with the other. Check in with how you feel. Breathe. If you feel over- or understimulated, take a break and ask „what is going on now?”. Tend to your needs with care and awareness.

🦁 Courage- show up gently, even (or especially when) nervous. Courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about leaning in, gently, even when you feel nervous. Every brave step counts, big or small.

😊 You’ll feel at home if…
·You want to meet new people, whether you just moved here or you’ve lived here forever.
·You like having a clear structure, but you want the freedom to shape your own experience inside it.
·You’re a bit shy, or proudly introverted.
·You’re a social butterfly who craves conversations with a bit more depth.

😿 Probably not your thing if…
·You’re only here to find a date or hook up. Romantic connection can absolutely spark here, but it isn’t the focus!
·You’re not comfortable or willing to share a compassionate conversation with people who think, love, look or live differently.

We welcome any:
🏳️‍🌈 Sexuality
🌍 Nationality
✎ Shyness level
🔞 Adults only – may contain mature and/or sensitive topics.

Come as you are. We’ll take care of the rest.

Grab your spot here:
https://makuma.games/discover/174

https://www.facebook.com/events/902502422653412/