A SAMPLE YEEHAW NIGHT
Here's what a session actually looks like
18 people. 19 matches. 100% said they'd come back. This is the format that made it work.
8:45pm
BEFORE IT STARTS
Reminders go out
Gotta make sure everyone's ready!
9:00pm
MAIN ROOM
Host welcomes everyone
Everyone joins the main virtual room. They can't see each other, but they can see the host, who gives a quick welcome and rundown of the night. Cowboy hat optional but highly recommended. Music playing. Energy is high.
9:02pm
MAIN ROOM
Break the ice
Host announces the first icebreaker and answers it themselves. Something along the lines of…
SAMPLE ICEBREAKER
"What's your favorite thing in your house? Show it."
9:05pm
BREAKOUT ROOM · ROUND 1
First pairing — 6 minutes
Armed with their icebreaker, everyone is sent to a private video room with their first match. Let's do this!
9:11pm
MAIN ROOM
Quick breather
Everyone returns and the host asks them to give a hidden yes or no to the match they just met, before announcing the next icebreaker and giving an answer to keep vibes up. Then straight into round two!
SAMPLE ICEBREAKER
"Describe exactly what you were doing one hour ago."
9:14pm
BREAKOUT ROOM · ROUND 2
New date — 6 minutes
New person, new room, new icebreaker. Conversations are noticeably warmer — people are in the swing of it now.
9:20pm
MAIN ROOM
A break between each round
You get the drill. They go, they come back. They yay/nay. You have music, good vibes, and an icebreaker for each round.
SAMPLE ICEBREAKERS
"What is the nerdiest thing you've ever done?"
"What is your most used emoji? What does that say about you?"
9:23pm
BREAKOUT ROOMS · ROUNDS 3 AND 4
Up to two more rounds — 6 minutes each
They're chatting and hopefully falling in love?!
9:38pm
MAIN ROOM
Final break
Let everyone know this is the last round. After the final call they need to come back, give their yes/no, and fill out the survey. Matches will be shared tomorrow!
SAMPLE ICEBREAKER
"What item do you most frequently buy at the bodega?"
9:41pm
BREAKOUT ROOM · FINAL ROUND
Last match — 6 minutes
Knowing it's the last one somehow makes it the most fun.
9:47pm
MAIN ROOM
That's a wrap
Everyone comes back. Host does a quick close — "you just made history." Post-night survey goes out.
18
people night one
19
matches made
100%
would come back
after
FOLLOW UP
Matches matched!
Mutual matches get each other's contact info. Host follows up the next morning. People start planning the next one.