Gaming Lounge and Gaming Tournaments

Welcome to the Gaming Lounge!

Play. Compete. Hang Out.

The Harper College Gaming Lounge is a space for students to play, compete, and hang out. Stop by to play console and PC games, challenge a friend to a game of ping pong or fooseball, try a board game, or join one of our gaming tournaments and events.

The Gaming Lounge is located inside the Health and Recreation Center and is free for currently enrolled Harper College students with an active Student Membership.

Whether you're a competitive gamer or just looking for something fun to do between classes, you're welcome here.

Gaming Lounge Hours

Monday: 12–2:30 p.m. and 5–8 p.m.

*Note: 3:30 to 5 p.m. - Gaming Squad Meetings (Looking to Join? Email the advisor, Keith Jensen.)

Tuesday–Thursday: 12–8 p.m. Hours may change during holidays, special events, or campus closures.

Who Can Use the Gaming Lounge?

The Gaming Lounge is available to currently enrolled Harper College students with an active Student Membership.

Bring your Harper Student ID when visiting the Gaming Lounge.

Games and Equipment

Console Gaming

2 PlayStation 4 consoles
- NBA 2K19 & 2K20, Madden, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Fifa 2020
1 PlayStation 5 console
- MLB The Show, F1 24, Madden 25, FC 25, Gran Turismo 7
Xbox Series X console
- MLB The Show, F1, Madden 25, FC 25, Forza Motorsport
2 Nintendo Switch concoles
- Street Fighter, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Rocket League, Super Mario Party, Super Smash Bros, Mortal Kombat 1, Overcooked 2

PC Gaming

10 Gaming PCs
- Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, Dota 2, Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Brawlhalla, Sims 4, Warframe, The Finals, Delta Force, Path of Exile 2, Lost Ark, Team Fortress 2, Roblox, PUBG

Table Games

Ping pong | Foose Ball | Air Hockey | Board games | Card games

Additional Equipment

Controllers | Headsets | 4–70” TV’s | Lounge Seating

New to the Lounge? Here's How It Works:

Bring your Harper student ID — you’ll need it to check out a PC, console, or any games.
Check in with the Lounge Monitor to get set up on your platform of choice.
Play solo or team up with others—whether it's a quick match or a gaming marathon.
Explore all we offer: consoles, PCs, tabletop games, ping pong, air hockey, and more.
Bring friends—or make new ones!

Are you interested in joining the Harper College Esports Team? We are in the process of forming an Esports team that will begin competing in NECC competitions. Team information is available on www.harperhawks.net

Note: Student I.D. is required to check into the Gaming Lounge and for equipment and game check out. Equipment and consoles are first come first served. No food or drinks allowed in the Gaming Lounge.

For more information, please email Annie Kamps ka17921@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6889.