Gaming Lounge and Gaming Tournaments

Our new state-of-the-art, dedicated gaming space is available to all current Harper College students who activate their FREE Student Membership at the Health and Recreation Center.

Gaming Lounge Policies

Fall Hours of Operation 

• Monday
  • 12 to 3:30 P.M.
    • 3:30 to 5 p.m. - Gaming Squad Meetings
      • Looking to Join? Email the advisor, Keith Jensen.
  • 5 to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday - Friday: 12 to 8 p.m.

• 10 - Gaming PC's
  • Games Offered:
    • 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
• 2 - Play Station 4 consoles
• 1 - Play Station 5 console
• 2 - Nintendo Switch consoles
• 1 - Xbox Series X console
• 4 - 70” TV’s
• board games
• card games
• table tennis 
• foosball table
• air hockey
• lounge seating                                                                                                                               

Gaming equipment available for checkout include Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Play Station 4 and 5 controllers. Video games are also available for check out and include: Super Smash Bros, Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Mario Party, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K22, Mortal Combat 11, F1, Gran Turismo, FC25, Madden 25, and more. Board games include: Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Monopoly Empire, Catan, Jenga, Clue and more.                                                                    

Here's How It Works:

1. Bring your Harper student ID — you’ll need it to check out a PC, console, or any games.

2. Check in with the Lounge Monitor to get set up on your platform of choice.

3. Play solo or team up with others—whether it's a quick match or a gaming marathon.

4. Explore all we offer: consoles, PCs, tabletop games, ping pong, air hockey, and more.

5. Bring friends--or make new ones!

Moonlit Gaming Madness: Thursday, October 9 from 9 - 11 p.m.

Experience the thrill of Moonlit Gaming Madness—our late-night gaming event packed with free snacks, tournaments, and fun! Compete in Mario Kart at 8:30 p.m., laugh through Jackbox Games at 9:30 p.m., and hit the court for a live-action NBA2K-inspired basketball game at 10:30 p.m. Plus, be among the first to play on our new Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Registration not required; open to anyone 18+ with valid I.D. (nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass). 

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 .