Local gaming communities
We are visiting gaming businesses and events to learn why people return, how families participate and what Spokane is currently missing.
Built with the community, not behind closed doors
PLAY.COMPETE.BELONG.
The Forge is researching a new gaming, esports and technology community for Spokane and the Inland Northwest. Before investing in a building or equipment, we are asking local gamers, parents, students and community members what would actually make them show up.
Research phase: no memberships are being sold.
Local: Spokane Valley, Washington.
The working vision
More than rows of screens.
The strongest version of The Forge is a community destination: recurring leagues, events, friendships, parties and experiences people cannot recreate by gaming alone at home.
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PC & Console Gaming
Premium stations, consoles and organized play built around the games people actually request.
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Esports & Events
Leagues, tournaments, LAN events and consistent weekly reasons for people to return.
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Retro Gaming
Original hardware, proper displays and playable history—not museum pieces behind glass.
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Parties & Private Rooms
Birthday parties, team events and private gaming experiences for families and groups.
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Community First
A clean, welcoming environment where newcomers can find their crew and regulars feel at home.
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Technology & Creation
Potential future workshops, streaming, content creation and technology programs shaped by demand.
Building in public
We are testing the idea before betting the farm.
The plan is simple: collect real local feedback, study existing communities, run small pilot events and let paying behavior—not enthusiasm alone—determine whether a permanent location makes sense.
Survey + future pilot events
The survey measures interests, visit frequency, pricing, memberships, parties and willingness to attend a launch event.
Your opinion matters
Help shape The Forge from day one.
Whether you love the idea, hate it or see a problem we have missed, honest local feedback is more valuable than applause.