Games People Play opened in Oak Park Mall in Austin on July 17, 1983.

The business was started by Lance and Snow Pogones, Ron and Nadine Pogones, Jon Olson and LuAnn Rypka. The business focused on sporting goods initially, then in 1985, screen printing services were added along with a new partner, Steve Pfiefer. Games People Play expanded again in 1994 with the addition of on site embroidery services. Then, on a cold day in January 1996, a move was made to a newly remodeled building just east of OakPark Mall that remains the headquarters of Games People Play today.

People

	Lance Pogones has been active since the beginning and is still the general manager. His wife Snow and kids Tyler, Molly and Matti are all active in the business. Lance enjoys working, relaxing at the cabin and taking orders from the women in his life, both at home and at work.
	Bill and Joyce Sorenson have been with GPP since 1987 and have over 35 years of experience. They are devoted, dedicated employees. They enjoy spending their time relaxing, watching football and taking care of their modest home in Southwest Austin. Their son Shane Sorenson also works in screenprinting department.
	Corey Anderson began his Games People Play career in November of 1992 as a sales representative. His duties have continually expanded and include store manager, personnel manager and graphics manager. Corey is an active Board member with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Corey is devoted to his family which includes his wife Heather and their three kids, Madeline, Mikias and Myles.
	Jackie Bumgardner joined the company in 1994 and quickly assumed the duties of managing the embroidery department and doing all our digitizing. Jackie has called Austin home since 1984 along with her husband Alan, son Alex and daughter Ashley. She enjoys walking, crafting, and spending time with her family.
	Charity Kilgore joined GPP in November of 2007 and brought with her over 13 years of graphic design experience. Charity has called Austin home since 2004 and lives in the area with her husband Patrick, daughters Hannah, Grace and Kate, and sons Ian and David. When not working she enjoys painting, cooking and chasing children.

Games People Play is and has been a vital member of the Austin (MN) community since its origins in 1983. We are an active supporter of youth programs, high school sports and community activities.