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Discover The Benefits of Joining PGS

Become part of a professional society dedicated to advancing the practice, careers, and community of professional gaming worldwide.

Join the Professional Gaming Society (PGS) and connect with a growing global network of practitioners, researchers, designers, and organizations who use professional games to support analysis, education, and decision-making across defense, government, industry, and academia. As a division of the Military Operations Research Society (MORS), PGS brings together expertise from across disciplines to strengthen the art and science of professional gaming.

As a member, you gain access to year-round professional development opportunities, including courses and certificates, workshops, publications, webinars, podcasts, and communities of practice focused on sharing best practices and advancing standards in the field. PGS membership also provides pathways to mentorship, collaboration, and career connections across the professional gaming ecosystem.

Join PGS to build your skills, expand your network, and help shape the future of professional gaming.

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Individual Membership

PGS membership connects you to a highly engaged community of professional gaming practitioners working across government, the military, industry, and academia. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional exchange, members contribute to the thoughtful design and application of games that support learning, analysis, and complex decision-making.

Being a PGS member signals your commitment to professional standards, craft, and continuous growth while giving you a platform to learn from peers, share your work, and contribute to the advancement of professional gaming as a recognized and respected discipline.

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Students

PGS Student Membership Supports Your Path into Professional Gaming

PGS student membership connects you to a vibrant community of professional gaming practitioners, researchers, and designers across government, the military, industry, and academia. Through collaboration, mentorship, and exposure to real-world applications of professional games, students gain insight into how games are used to support learning, analysis, and complex decision-making.

Joining PGS as a student demonstrates your commitment to developing strong professional skills and building a career in professional gaming. Membership provides opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners, explore emerging methods and tools, share your interests and projects, and engage with the broader professional gaming community.

PGS helps students move from the classroom to the community by building practical experience, professional relationships, and a clear pathway into careers that use gaming as a serious, impactful discipline.

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Membership Rates

Membership Types

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

Individual $100 $190 $275
Individual International $125 $235 $340
Individual International (ONLINE ONLY) $100 $190 $275
Student $35 - -
Student International $35 - -

Top Reasons to Join

  • $100 or more savings on certificates, courses, and meeting attendance
  • FREE online subscription to the Journal of Wargaming
  • Access to Communities of Practice
  • Professional recognition