Daygame: what is it and how to use it to meet attractive women in 2026

Our grandfathers called it normal:

Talking to girls in coffee places, on buses, in restaurants, etc. 

And we call it Daygame. 

The good news is that what worked for our grandfathers still works today.

But the bad news is that most guys who try it end up getting rejected. 

To spare you from avoidable rejections, I’ll show you how to do Daygame the right way. 

Ready?

Let’s start by taking a look at how the most successful Daygame systems were created…

What is Daygame? 

It’s the art of approaching women outside of clubs and bars. It gives you the freedom to talk to women at any place and at any time. It can drastically increase your options, which is why many men like the idea of Daygame.

Does Daygame still work?

Daygame was invented by pickup artists in London around the early 2000s…

But it spread all across the globe thanks to a viral video of Sascha Daygame.

Here’s the video showing Sascha approaching girls in the city centre of London:

This video opened the eyes of many guys, showing that you can meet women without going to bars and clubs. 

But can you still use Daygame today in the post-COVID era? 

Yes, even more so.

Nowadays, almost all guys rely on online dating. So you have less competition in the real world. 

However, the times have changed a bit. And many of the old techniques that used to work won’t get you far anymore. 

So, let’s look at how the dating industry has taught Daygame till now… and why I recommend a totally different approach.

How does ‘traditional’ Daygame work?

There are two different types of Daygame.

Indirect and direct. 

And I learned both from the two guys who invented them. 

I even coached with the creator of the direct method, Sascha Daygame.

I’m his former head coach in Germany.

And I can tell you one thing, knowing what I know now: 

Both methods suck. 

To show you what I mean, look at the common structure of both types of Daygame:

I don’t say all of this is crap.

If a man dares to approach, he’ll already get more results than the guy who’ll never do it. 

But it takes countless hours of trial and error and becomes a pure numbers game for most (except Leonardo DiCaprio). 

There’s a much more efficient way to approach women, without endless approach marathons. 

When done correctly, it usually only takes two approaches to get a date.

Efficient Daygame

“Dude, this is so gay, but why do women respond so freaking well?” 

This was a client’s reaction when I first showed him what you’re about to see: 

In a nutshell, I said exactly what most men would have on their minds online.

But this also works when you approach her in real life:

But why does this work so well? 

It’s simply the most authentic thing you can do. 

Because that’s what we normally do with friends, we just say what comes to mind.

It’s natural, and it flows.

Which is what you want with your dates as well, right? 

5 Steps to an Authentic Daygame Approach

So let me show you the 5 steps to approach women authentically…

Step #1: Tell her what you really think 

When you feel nervous, admit it when you start the conversation.

For example:

“Excuse me, I’m quite nervous right now, and I think you’re out of my league…”

Step #2: Introduce yourself and explain why you are talking to her

She’ll be skeptical. So to calm her down, you need to let her know straight away that you like her. 

For example:

“…But I really like you, and I would regret it all day if I didn’t come up and say hi. Hi, my name is Peter. What’s your name?”

Step #3: Lower her expectation 

Meeting a woman for the first time can be nerve-wracking. To make it easier, the best thing is to straight out admit it before you start to get to know her.

For example:

“I’m not doing this very often. So bear with me if I don’t say something funny or witty on the spot.” 

Step #4: Talk about her favorite topic

Focus all your attention on getting to know her. Don’t talk about the weather or other small talk topics. Instead, talk about her and share about yourself as well.

For example:

You: “What do you do for a living?”

Her: “Lawyer”

You: “What made you study law?”

Step #5: Give her a reason why you want her number 

When it’s time to ask for her number, what I found works best is to give her a valid reason why you want to get it.

All you have to do is explain that you would like to see her again based on what she told you about herself.

For example:

“I really like that you’re honest, spontaneous and adventures. And because of that, I would love to get to know you even better. I have to go now, but let’s stay in touch over WhatsApp. So what’s your number?”

Common Daygame situations

Of course, there will be certain circumstances you can’t control, even if your Daygame is godlike. 

Here are some of them: 

First: What to do if she’s in a hurry? 

Look at how fast she walks before you approach her. 

If she’s walking fast, it’s an easy assumption that she’s in a hurry. In that case, your goal should be to get her number quickly.

Also, when she says in the middle of the conversation: “I’m sorry I have to go.”

You can reply: “Just one more thing before you walk out of my life forever.”

This will give you enough time to ask for her number. 

Second: What if she says she has a boyfriend?

The term boyfriend can mean a lot of things.

She might still say it even if they recently broke up. Or, she might call the guy she was on just one date with her boyfriend. And she might say it out of reflex because she’s not used to getting approached.  

It doesn’t matter.

The easiest way to answer this objection is a funny reply aligned with your humor.

I have a client who always likes to answer: “Cool, and I have a PlayStation.”

It works for him because he finds it funny.

And then you can keep the conversation going.

But if she’s in a happy relationship, she’ll bring him up again.

If that’s the case, you should respect that. 

However..

If she’s a cool person, you just met another female friend who can introduce you to other girls. 

Third: What to do if she doesn’t say much?

The most important thing is not to assume she doesn’t like you.

Most likely, she’s shy and doesn’t know how to react. 

Just assume that as long as she’s still talking, she’s interested. 

Don’t decide for her. 

Ask her out and give her the choice to say yes or no to a date. 

Your Efficient Dating Advisor,

Herman The German

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