Harper College will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Step into Harper’s ultimate hangout for gamers and casual players alike. The Harper College Gaming Lounge is a welcoming space inside the Health and Recreation Center where students can relax and play a variety of games—including console favorites like Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Mortal Kombat, plus PC, tabletop, and casual games like foosball and table tennis. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12–4 p.m. this summer, the Gaming Lounge is currently running its Summer Series with themed weeks, giveaways, and new ways to play.
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 equipment available for checkout include Nintendo Switch controllers and Play Station 4 (PS4) controllers. Video games are also available for check out and include: Super Smash Bros, Fortnite, Rocket League, League of Legends, Valorant, Super Mario Party, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K20, Madden NFL 20, Mortal Combat 11 and more. Board games include: Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Monopoly Empire, Catan, Jenga, Clue and more.
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.
Stop by the Rec Center for our Gaming Lounge Open House as we start the new semester with fun activities that include: gaming on four 70” TV’s with PS5’s and Nintendo Switches, 10 gaming PC’s, board games, card games table tennis, foosball, air hockey and more.
Join the fun! Drop into the Uno tournament on Thursday, September 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gaming Lounge (M1201). Tournaments are a fun and social way to meet others and build a community in a friendly and inclusive environment.
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 contact Kendall Vagle at 847.925.6815 or rk02500@harpercollege.edu.