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
This mystery dinner is special because it is our first Dinner to Die For that is family friendly! The mystery is designed for all ages, and participants can either play the character themselves or have friends or parents help them turn up clues. Facilitators will be on hand to guide guests through the experience, and meal tickets are sold separately to ensure that no matter who is playing a character, everyone can have access to food. We are also excited to partner with the Putnam County Museum for this event, and the event will occur at their location at 1105 N Jackson St, Greencastle, IN 46135. More Information
Join us as a historical figure come to life at the local museum! Each ticket includes one character role, assigned at arrival the day of the event. Participants will be attempting to unravel the mystery of who stole the “Wand of Vitality”, a magical artifact that brings the historical wax figures to life each night. If the characters can’t find the culprit in time, they may all be doomed to be wax figures forever!
Come prepared to play as characters like Issac Newton, Amelia Earhart, Genghis Kahn, and more! Costume props will be available on site. Meal tickets are sold separately so that multiple people can help perform a character and still have access to food options. Please arrive to the location at 10 minutes before the listed start time.
Solving Mysteries is hard work, don’t miss out on the chance to grab some eats from our caterer while you’re here! Meal tickets are one-per-person and include access to a line-up of buffet-style food options that allow everyone to walk around and uncover the thief while still enjoying their food.
The menu for this event will include mac and cheese, snack meatballs, and more!
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
