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Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge
General Questions
- Who can access the lounge?
- What games are available?
- What software is available?
- How do I play a game on the PCs?
- Can I install other games or software onto the lounge computers?
- I forgot/lost an item in the lounge. What should I do?
- Can I bring food or drinks into the lounge?
- Can I bring my own controller, keyboard, mouse, headsets or other peripherals?
- Is there a discount for children, military or seniors?
- Can I drop off a group of children or teens unsupervised?
- Who should I contact for additional help or questions?
All CU Boulder students, staff and faculty听and community members can access the gaming lounge. CU Boulder affiliates will sign into lounge computers using their IdentiKey and password. Community members will use guest accounts.
Updated on August 12, 2024.
Available games are subject to change.
A Short Hike
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
Among Us
Apex Legends
Baulder's Gate 3
Brawlhalla
Celeste
Chrono Ghost
Cities Skylines II
CoD Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Dave the Diver
Dead By Daylight
Deep Rock Galactic
Destiny 2
Don't Starve Together
Dota 2
Dredge
Fall Guys
Fortnite
Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2
Helldivers 2
Hoa
It Takes Two
Journey
League of Legends
Lethal Company
Magic the Gathering: Arena
Minecraft
Niche - A genetics survival game
Overwatch 2
Party Animals
Phasmophobia
Portal 2
Potion Permit
Powerwash Simulator
PUBG
Rainbow 6: Siege
Raji
Red Dead Redemption 2
Roblox Player / Studio
Rocket League
Sable
Stardew Valley
Street Fighter 6
Swimsanity!
Team Fortress 2
The Finals
Tiny Bird Garden
Tomb Raider (2013)
Treachery In Beatdown City
Valheim
ValiDate
Valorant
Venba
Warframe
Wingspan
World of Warcraft
Available games are subject to change.
A Little to the Left
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Party Superstars
Overcooked 1
Overcooked 2
Ring Fit Adventure
Super Mario Party
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Unpacking
Untitled Goose Game
Any game available thru Nintendo Online Membership + Expansion Pack听
Available games are subject to change.
EA College Football 25
FIFA 23
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Madden 24
Spider-Man 2: Launch Edition听
Available games are subject to change.
Xbox console available for use. The Gaming Lounge Xbox Game Pass is temporarily unavailable.
Google Chrome
Discord
EA App launcher
Epic Games launcher
FaceIT听
OBS
Riot Games launcher
Steam launcher
Spotify
First, check-in at the lounge front desk, then sign into one of the PCs using your IdentiKey and password (for CU Boulder affiliates) or with a guest account (for community members).
The gg.Leap software will display the available games/software for you to use.
You can play any available game that you personally own using your personal account through the appropriate game launcher (Steam, Riot Games, EPIC, BattleNet, EA App, Xbox Game Pass, etc.).
If you do not personally own a game, the gaming lounge has limited licenses for you to use to access these games as a 鈥済uest.鈥 These licenses are available first-come-first-serve basis. Ask a gaming lounge staff member for access information.
No. You may not install or download any software or games onto a gaming lounge computer or console. This includes but is not limited to games, game launchers, mods, add ons, save files, deck trackers, anti-cheats or any other programs or files. Use this form to request new games and software.
If you own a game through a game launcher (e.g., Steam, Epic, EA App) and it is not installed on the gaming lounge computers or consoles, you still may not install that game onto a gaming lounge computer or console.
Items lost and found in the lounge are given to the UMC reception/information desk on the second floor. Contact the UMC reception desk for more information about lost and found items.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the gaming lounge, except water in a closed container.
The gaming lounge is equipped with state-of-the-art mice, keyboards, headsets and other computer peripherals. You will have control over the mouse and keyboard settings when 测辞耻鈥檙别 logged into one of the lounge PCs.
If you want to bring in your own devices, controllers or peripheries, they must be inspected and approved by the Coordinator for Gaming Programs.听USB drives or external hard drives are not likely to be approved.听You may not plug your phone or other device into a computer or laptop to charge it.
We offer discounts only for CU recognized student organizations (RSOs), recognized social Greek organizations (RSGOs), CU departments and CU affiliates. All others pay the standard public pricing.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised for the full duration of your event. All events on the CU Boulder campus with minors in attendance must be in compliance with the campus child protection policy.
Email听csigaming@colorado.edu with questions.
Reservation Questions
- Can I reserve the lounge for my organization, staff or private event?
- How do I make a reservation?
- How many days in advance must I make an event reservation?
- Can I make an event reservation for tonight or tomorrow?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- When is payment due?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- I鈥檓 running late to my reservation! Will you hold the reservation for me?
- What happens if the campus closes on the date of my event?
- Can I just reserve individual PCs or consoles and not a full event package?
- Can I just reserve individual PCs or the space for less than four hours?
- Where will my guests be able to park?
- Can I use the CU Boulder logo on my event materials?
- Can I bring food or drinks to my reservation/event?
- Can I decorate the space for my event?
Yes. Individuals may reserve any number of the open gaming area PCs using gg.Leap. Organizations (RSOs/RSGOs, CUSG, university departments, community groups/organizations) may reserve the open gaming area(s), varsity area or full facility using EMS. Reservation links coming soon!
奥别鈥檙别 excited to have you at the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge for your next event! Review the available event packages and select what suits your group鈥檚 needs. Then, submit a reservation request online. Reservation links coming soon!
Submitting a reservation request through EMS or the reservation request form does not confirm your reservation. A gaming lounge staff member will contact you within two business days to clarify details and finalize your reservation.
Event reservations must be submitted at least two business days in advance of your event date. However, we usually have PCs/consoles open that are available for walk-ins but we cannot guarantee enough PCs/consoles will be available for your group.
We recommend you request your reservation as soon as you have an event date in mind, as some dates get booked up quickly and availability can be limited. Reservation links coming soon!
No. Reservations must be submitted at least three business days in advance of your event date. However, we usually have PCs/consoles open that are available for walk-ins but we cannot guarantee enough PCs/consoles will be available for your group.
We accept payment via credit card or university Speedtype.
For individual PC reservations, payment is due upon arrival. For event packages, your credit card or Speedtype will be charged in full three business days prior to your event.
Any costs incurred during your reservation are due within 30 days following your reservation.
Cancellations must be submitted by the reserving party via email at csigaming@colorado.edu. We will refund any deposit made for reservations cancelled at least 48 hours before the start of the reservation. If notice is given less than 48 hours before the start of the reservation, no refund will be issued.
The gaming lounge may cancel a reservation due to administrative policies/procedures (e.g., university closure or UMC closure, delayed campus opening/closing). Administrative cancellations will be communicated in writing to the reserving party. The Coordinator for Gaming Programs will work with the reserving party to reschedule their reservation. If rescheduling is not possible, the gaming lounge will issue a full refund for the reservation.
Reservations will be cancelled with no refund provided forfeit if the reserving party is more than 15 minutes late to their reservation. If the reserving party is going to be more than 15 minutes late to their reservation, the reserving party must inform the gaming lounge staff at csigaming@colorado.edu.
Reserving parties for any reservation in the gaming lounge must arrive within the first 15 minutes of their reservation, otherwise they forfeit the reservation and will not be refunded for the reservation. If a reserving party is going to be more than 15 minutes late to their reservation, the reserving party must inform the gaming lounge staff by emailing csigaming@colorado.edu.
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In the event of a campus closure, all reservations will be cancelled and will not incur any charge. You will receive an email and/or phone call from your event planner with more information and the opportunity to reschedule. In the event of a delayed campus opening, we may modify service times, and product availability is subject to change.
Yes! We offer individual PC reservations which can be reserved through our gg.Leap software. Individual reservations are charged to the individual鈥檚 game time. Individual PC reservations are not guaranteed to be in the same area within the lounge. Student orgs, university departments and community groups should not use individual PC reservations. Instead, orgs, departments and groups should submit a reservation request.
Consoles are not reservable outside of a full facility events package.
Individual PCs can be reserved for any amount of time.听Student orgs, university departments and community groups听may not make individual PC reservations and will reserve PCs using the event packages.
If you would like to plan ahead to ensure PCs are available for your group, you can reserve an event package for a minimum of four hours. We do not offer event packages for less than four hours.
We will accept walk-ins for anyone who wants to play a game on the machines. Space is offered first-come, first-served unless reserved.
The Euclid Parking Garage at 18th and Euclid is the closest public parking to the UMC.
You may be able to find free parking on The Hill, the neighborhood located across Broadway from the UMC. Accessible parking can be found at blue metered parking spaces directly next to the UMC.
Depending on the event and its affiliation with CU Boulder, you may be allowed to use CU logos on your event materials. Please contact CU Strategic Relations for more information.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the gaming lounge, except water in a closed container. You may use the dining area outside of the lounge for food/beverages. The dining area is not reservable and is first-come, first-served. Please make sure your guests have clean hands before returning the lounge after enjoying food!听听
Yes! Please note that all decorations must be approved prior to the event by the gaming lounge staff. It is prohibited to nail, screw or tape items to the walls or ceiling of the facility or to alter, disassemble or remove any item or fixture of the university without prior written permission from the university. Freestanding decorations may be used. Banners and flags may be hung from pipe and drape stands if ordered through your event planner. Glitter, confetti and open flames (including candles, incense, smoldering smudge sticks and/or any incendiary materials) are not permitted in any University of Colorado facilities.
All charges related to any damage resulting from the violation of this policy are the responsibility of the reservation holder individually or the group, organization or department they represent. You are responsible for the removal of all decorations that you brought in, and for clean-up of any area(s) used during your event.
Fall Welcome Hours | Aug. 18-25
Sunday, Aug. 18: 1-9 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 19-Tuesday, Aug. 20: 12-4听p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21-Thursday, Aug. 22: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 24: 12-11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25: 1-9 p.m.
Fall/Spring Semester Hours
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罢丑耻谤蝉诲补测鈥揝补迟耻谤诲补测: 12-11 p.m.
Sunday:听1-9 p.m.
Contact
Email: csigaming@colorado.edu
Location: Inside the University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Avenue, Room 138 (first floor), Boulder, CO 80309
Policies
To ensure the Gaming Lounge remains a positive and inclusive space, guests must follow our conduct and responsibilities guidelines.