What We Do
We at the Putnam County Gaming Initiative develop and implement programs that are designed to build community, promote healthy social engagement, and explore the extensive benefits associated with acts of gaming and entertainment. Part of this process includes our three-model approach that regards tabletop games, video games, and sports in equal measure. We are always working to build our community and develop helpful new initiatives so be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!
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Many of our current services focus on utilizing the shared interest of gaming to provide the community with neutral, safe, and accepting gatherings that promote interpersonal connections.
Additional resources to support community formation and academic exploration of gaming are also in development!
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The Putnam County Gaming Initiative is here to help our community members navigate the wide field of gaming, maximizing its benefits. This includes aiding in the cultivation of social skills, assisting the improvement of cognitive function, and supporting the development of motor skills.
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You can now find us sharing a space with our close community partners, Storming Good Games! You can find us there almost every Friday and Saturday for our regular game night programs, attend any of our other community events, or reach out to use directly!
How We Do It
We pursue our mission through a number of local programs, including weekly community game nights, outdoor recreation opportunities for families, and entertainment events focused on supporting local businesses. Our fundraising event series also provide the community with small income opportunities while promoting quality of life, economic growth, and more. Additional details on our program and event series can be found on our “Programs” page, and we will soon have all of our upcoming events under our “Schedule” page in the navigation bar. Until then, you can find more details about upcoming events on our Facebook events page, or through our posts.
Featured Event
Someone’s getting smoked… and it’s not just the brisket.
Join us for a sizzling summer whodunit where the grill isn’t the only thing heating up. Guests will gather for BBQ favorites, twisty clues, suspicious characters, and a mystery thick enough to cut with a carving knife. This special Dinner to Die For with Greencastle Parks is open for anyone young adult and older. Whether you are joining us as Murder Mystery connoisseurs, first timers, or to treat your favorite Dads to a BBQ celebration, you can expect plenty of goofy intrigue, sleuthing, and a BBQ meal included with your ticket price.
Our Mission
Gaming can be an amazing tool to create social connections, develop personal skills, and so much more! Our goal at the Putnam County Gaming Initiative is to provide the local community with opportunities that allow them to make the most out of their gaming experience. This includes promoting conscious and thoughtful engagement, enabling intergenerational interactions, and eventually promoting research that explores the relationship of gaming and cognitive development.
More than anything we seek to promote the development of a healthy, supportive community that enriches the lives of our participants. We hope you can be apart of that community!
Gaming Groups
Our Gaming Groups program provides weekly meetings where community members can gather to play games. Our inventory of games is free to play at each meeting and attendees are always welcome to bring their own games. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting times and locations can be found under the “Programs” section of the website.
TTRPG Tables
TTRPG stands for Tabletop Top Role Playing Game. Our TTRPG Tables aids local players and Game Masters in organizing times and locations to hold Tabletop Role Playing Games. We also aid Game Masters with worldbuilding, session planning, and game resources. Additional information, including applications for hosting or joining tables, can be found under the “Programs” section of the website.
Events
The Putnam County Gaming Initiative plans themed game nights, charity tournaments, outdoor events, and more! To stay up to date with our events be sure to follow our social media pages or visit the “Events” or “Calendar” sections of our website!
Make a Donation
Want to support our efforts? Donate here or reach out to us! We accept a variety of donations including used board games, video game consoles and accessories, televisions and connection cables, and monetary donations!
For additional information feel free to contact us using the information below:
Email: putnamcogames@gmail.com
Phone #: (317) 604-7886
