Soos

Loneliness is a growing issue among elderly people, often leading to isolation, health risks such as dementia and heart disease, and reduced quality of life. The COVID-19 crisis and the increasing dominance of technology have further intensified this problem. To address it, Pim and Roderik developed Soos, an online platform designed for people aged 60 and above to connect through simple, nostalgic games like Yahtsoos, Slingsoos, and Memory. Users can play alone or with others and engage in chat during or after gameplay, fostering casual interaction and meaningful connections.

Unlike friendship or dating platforms, Soos stands out for its playful, low-threshold approach to building social contact. To further strengthen its impact, the platform is now being rethought with a new third pillar aimed at making Soos more attractive, useful, and meaningful. Developed through research, stakeholder mapping, and design methods, this innovation will align with Soos’ vision: preventing loneliness and improving social involvement.