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PC & Console Gaming
Modern PCs and consoles, sized around real demand instead of buying 40 machines on day one.
A SPOKANE IDEA, BEING TESTED IN THE OPEN
PLAY.COMPETE.BELONG.
The Forge is an early-stage idea for a gaming, esports and technology space in Spokane. Right now, the job is simple: talk to people, visit the places that already bring gamers together, and figure out what would actually be worth leaving home for.
The question is simple: what would make people in Spokane come back every week—not just try it once?
WHAT WE'RE TESTING
A place people would actually use.
The concept is intentionally broad right now. These are the pieces people have asked about most, and the survey will tell us which ones deserve to make the cut.
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Esports & Events
Weekly events and leagues that give people a reason to come back instead of treating the space like a one-time arcade visit.
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Retro Gaming
Original consoles and games people can actually sit down and play.
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Parties & Private Rooms
One flexible room for birthdays, LAN nights, team events and private groups.
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Community First
A place that feels comfortable for regular gamers, new players, parents and people coming in alone.
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Technology & Creation
PC building, coding, streaming, 3D printing and other tech programs only if people actually want them.
THE RESEARCH
No lease until the numbers make sense.
A good-looking website does not prove demand. Survey responses, real conversations, local visits and eventually paid pilot events will. If the numbers do not work, the concept changes before money gets burned.
LOCAL VISITS
Learn from what already works
We’re visiting local gaming businesses and events to see what draws a crowd, what keeps people around, and what people wish existed here.
REAL FEEDBACK
Survey, interviews, visits and pilot events
The goal is to separate “that sounds cool” from “I would actually show up and pay for this.”
COMMUNITY PROGRESS
Where the project actually stands.
These are real counts, not projections.
10Survey responses
Goal: 1002Community interviews
Goal: 202Venues researched
Goal: 150Potential partners
Goal: 10✓
Brand + WebsiteFoundation live
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Community SurveyResearch underway
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100 Qualified ResponsesIdentify patterns
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Founders Night PilotTest paid demand
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Feasibility DecisionAdvance, redesign or stop
BUILD NOTES
What changed recently.
Short notes on what we’ve done, what we learned, and what we’re testing next.
AUGUST 2026 · BUILD 003
10 survey responses in
The first 10 survey responses are in. We’ve also completed two local visits and two one-on-one conversations. It’s still a small sample, but repeat themes are already starting to show up.
AUGUST 2026 · BUILD 002
Discord is live
The Discord server is open so people can follow the project, share ideas and connect before there is a physical location.
AUGUST 2026 · BUILD 001
The project went public
The website, survey and social accounts went live. Now the focus is getting the idea in front of actual Spokane-area gamers, parents and students.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
The Forge already has a home online.
Join local gamers, parents, tabletop players, esports fans, creators and technology enthusiasts. Share ideas, find teammates, hear about future events and help shape The Forge from the ground up.
🎮 Meet local gamers
🏆 Hear about tournaments
🎲 Find tabletop groups
💻 Talk gaming and technology
Join The Forge Discord
Free to join. No membership purchase required.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
A few questions we’ve already been asked.
Is The Forge open?
No. The project is currently validating demand, pricing, location and the business model before pursuing a permanent space.
Are memberships being sold?
No. No memberships or investments are currently being sold.
Where would it be located?
Spokane Valley is the leading area under consideration, but no lease or final site has been selected.
What would make this different from gaming at home?
Organized leagues, local friendships, live events, parties, premium shared experiences and a consistent community.
How can I help?
Take the survey, share it with local gamers and parents, follow the project and provide direct, honest feedback.
WANT TO HELP?
Tell us what would make this worth building.
The most useful feedback right now is specific: what would bring you in, what would keep you away, and what would you actually pay for?
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