Public Games Discovery — Find Open Games Near You

A new Discover tab in the Games section shows public games near you that match your skill level — no invite lists, no group texts. Hosts reach every eligible nearby player automatically, and organizers stay in control with one-tap remove. This update is designed for players who want a better the mobile experience experience — less manual work, more control, and a smoother workflow.

What's Included

Discover segmented view inside the Games tab with list and map modes

Filter by distance, skill range (DUPR / self / either), time window, and visibility (any eligible / friends of friends)

Map view with pins, 'Search this area' on pan, recenter button, and tap-to-join callouts

Suggested Matchups row surfaces high-signal games with mutual friends, shared venues, or prior co-players

One-tap 'Open to public' nudge prompts organizers to convert private games with open spots 48 hours out

Host-side reach estimate: 'X eligible players can see this' + coaching hints when reach is low

Rating gate enforced at every join path — share links can't bypass the skill band

Organizer can remove any player at any time; removed player sees the state and gets a push

Post-game attendance prompts build a reliability score visible to hosts

Optional nearby-games alerts: at most one push per day, skill-matched, quiet hours respected

18+ to host and join, matching industry precedent (Meetup, GoodRec, Bumble BFF)

Safety acknowledgment on first host/join; report button for harassment, no-shows, or unsafe conduct

Main app only — white-label apps keep their club-scoped open-play flow

Why This Matters

Public Games Discovery — Find Open Games Near You addresses a real need for players. A new Discover tab in the Games section shows public games near you that match your skill level — no invite lists, no group texts. Hosts reach every eligible nearby player automatically, and organizers stay in control with one-tap remove. By building this directly into the platform, players save time and get a more reliable experience — no workarounds, no third-party tools, no spreadsheets.