Harper College will be closed Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 for Winter Break.

Harper College

Gaming Lounge and Gaming Tournaments

Gaming Lounge Wall

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 12 to 3:30 p.m.
    • Sci-fi, Fantasy, and Gaming Club: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
  • Monday: 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Friday: 12 to 8 p.m.

The Gaming Lounge will be closed Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 10, 2025 for Winter Break.

We will reopen at the beginning of the Spring Semester and resume normal hours of operations. 

About the Gaming Lounge

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 features:

  • 4 - 70” TV’s
  • 10 - gaming PC's
  • 2 - Play Station 4 consoles
  • 2 - Nintendo Switch consoles
  • board game tables
  • card game tables
  • table tennis 
  • foosball table
  • air hockey
  • lounge seating

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.

Events and Tournament

Moonlit Gaming Madness - Friday, February 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. 

Experience the thrill of our late-night gaming event. Bring your A-game, join the fun, and let the late-night gaming adventure begin. Registration not required. All gaming events are open to anyone eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.

Table Tennis Tournament - Wednesday, February 18 from 1 to 3:00 p.m.

Intramural (IM) tournaments are a fun and social way to meet others and build a community in a friendly and inclusive environment. Drop into this table tennis tournament and win! Must be eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.

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

For more information please contact Kendall Rugebregt at 847.925.6815 or rk02500@harpercollege.edu.

Harper College Esports Team

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 .

Last Updated: 12/10/24