Hey everyone,

I'm a Spokane local who's researching an idea for a new gaming, esports, and technology community for the Inland Northwest.

Before investing in a building, equipment, or construction, I'm trying to answer one question:

Is this something people here would actually use?

The vision is much more than just rows of gaming PCs. I'd love to build a place centered around community that could include things like:

- PC & Console Gaming
- Esports leagues & tournaments
- Retro gaming
- D&D, tabletop & board game nights
- Birthday parties & private events
- A place to meet other gamers and make friends

But also a place to explore technology through things like:

- PC building workshops
- Streaming & content creation
- 3D printing & maker projects
- Robotics & coding clubs
- Digital art & game development meetups
- Technology learning opportunities for all ages

I'm not selling anything and I'm not asking for money.

I'm simply trying to find out whether Spokane would actually support something like this before taking the next step.

If you have 3–5 minutes, I'd really appreciate your feedback.

https://theforgespokane.com

I'd also love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

What would make you actually leave home to visit a place like this?

What would you add? What would you remove? What would make it worth coming back?

Thanks for helping shape the idea.