The Third Place

A "Third Place" is a social space that exists between someone’s home, the first place, and their place of work, the second place. A gym, a park, a coffee shop, Third Places are gathering spaces where everyone who enters it is considered an equal. They are places to share in conversation, meet new and old friends, and foster community connection. Since lockdown, many of us have lost our third places, lost connection to the communities we live in.

In our game, 'The Third Place', we are giving players the chance to live in their local coffee shop, to manage and run a third place of their own. Player actions and customer interactions will shape the energy of the space, determining which customers become regulars.

Run the cafe as you like, customize the bar to suit your needs, and enjoy making some tasty drinks for customers!

The Third Place

A game by AugEx

Design and UI – Andrew Aultman

Programming – Spencer Dowie

Background and Prop Art – Jasmine Cleofas

Music – Jacob Vorstenbosch 

Additional Assets – Kenney Assets