Wanban (WAN-bahn)

Playmates nearby

Do interesting things
with interesting people nearby.

Same hobbies. Real hangouts. Start with people around you — meet while you play, not while you wait in chat.

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Why nearby

Neighbors and people around you — not strangers across the country.

Wanban is built for short distance and shared hobbies. When people are close, it is easier to hang out again, stay in touch, and deepen real friendships.

Proximity first

Discover what is happening around the corner. Far-away strangers are last.

Same hobbies

Find playmates who already love what you love — hiking, games, food, music, and more.

Stay in touch

Start with people nearby. After a great hangout, message and plan the rematch.

Play first

Host something interesting.
Meet people while you do it.

Do not wait in endless chat. Start a hangout, join a hobby plan nearby, and rediscover the dopamine of real life — fun first, deeper connection later if it fits.

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Initiate an interesting plan

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Meet while you play

3

See if the vibe lasts

How it works

Nearby. Play. Together.

Four steps from an idea to a local bond.

1

Host

Start a live or place-based hangout for a hobby you care about.

2

Join

Browse nearby plans, apply with a short note, and get approved by the host.

3

Show up

Meet in person. Your show-up rate builds trust for the next hangout.

4

Stay in touch

Message people you enjoyed and plan a rematch nearby.

Clear boundaries

Not a dating app.

Wanban is for playmates and hobby hangouts. Have fun first. Romance is not the goal — and you never have to make it one.

Safety before you meet

Safety reminders appear before your first hangout and first direct message. Meet in public, tell someone your plans, and report concerns in-app. Illegal drugs, gambling, commercial sex, and exploitation are strictly prohibited.

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Do interesting things with interesting people nearby.

Download Wanban and start a hangout around the corner.

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App Store link coming with TestFlight / public release.