Griff’s Game Room

Overview

At Emerson, we know that connection, rest and play are essential to a vibrant community! Griff's Game Room is available to students for casual fun, friendly competition and stress-free downtime. There are a variety of pastimes available, from board and classic arcade games to pool, air hockey and foosball.

Located on the second floor of Little Building and overlooking the Boston Common, Griff's Game Room is also a great place for students to connect, find space to relax, create shared moments, and enjoy time in-between classes or at the end of their busy day.

Operational Hours

Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Contact Information

Phone: 617-824-8683
Email: gameroom [at] emerson.edu (gameroom[at]emerson[dot]edu)
Website: https://emerson.edu/departments/campus-centers/griffs-game-room

Features

• Pool Tables (x2)
• Air Hockey Table
• Foosball Table
• Arcade Machines (x2)
  • Pinball Machine (Star Wars)
  • Classic Arcade (Multicade Collection)
• Large TV Display with Nintendo Switch 2 and assorted games
  • HDMI connection for external devices
• Assortment of Table Top, Board, and Card Games for every interest
• Comfortable soft and table seating

Capacities

Room 224: 49
Room 225: 49

Policies and Guidelines

All patrons of Griff’s Game Room are expected to respect other players and staff, maintain good sportsmanship, and follow all rules and guidelines outlined below intended to: promote the safety of all patrons, protect the Game Room equipment and furniture; to ensure accessibility to the Game Room features.

• To ensure all community members have access to the space, the Game Room will not be available for reservations.
  • No unofficial "take-overs" of the Game Room are allowed that would prevent others from accessing or enjoying it.
• Game Room equipment and inventory (i.e. game tables, arcade machines, video game consoles, cues, balls, board games, etc.) are not permitted to be removed from the Game Room.
  • Report any missing, damaged, or otherwise non-working equipment and inventory to the Game Room Attendant, or to gameroom [at] emerson.edu (gameroom[at]emerson[dot]edu).
• Be mindful of others who are also looking to utilize specific aspects of the Game Room, such as a pool table, and try to limit time to an hour per activity if others are waiting.
• No food or beverages are permitted on the pool, air hockey, and foosball tables. This includes snacks (i.e. chips, cookies, etc.).
  • All food and drinks must remain on the tables around the game room.
  • Any cleaning and damage expenses due to spillage will be assessed and billed to the responsible individual.
  • Students are expected to remove and/or dispose of materials in the trash prior to departure from the Game Room.
• Music may be played at a low level and should be free of any explicit language. Television audio must remain at appropriate levels to allow others to enjoy entertainment in the Game Room.
• Absolutely no sitting, standing, leaning, laying, and no books, bags, or other personal belongings, etc. on the pool, air hockey, or foosball tables.
• Any non-Emerson community members (guests) must be accompanied by a currently enrolled Emerson College student or active faculty/staff member.
  • External guests must be registered into the campus visitor system.
  • All guests are required to leave Griff's Game Room when the active Emerson College sponsor leaves.
• Gambling, betting and/or similar activities are not permitted and are a violation of Community Standards.
  • This includes but is not limited to video, card, pool games and sporting events on television.
• Students are responsible for any damage to Game Room equipment or inventory.
  • Students will be referred to the Office of Community Standards if excessive, intentional, and/or repeat damage is recorded.
• All College Policies are in effect at all times. Disruptive behavior, including but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct such as verbal abuse or cheating, or misuse and abuse of Game Room inventory, may result in immediate removal from the venue at the discretion of the Game Room Attendant and Campus Centers Staff, and referral to the Office of Community Standards and/or ECPD for appropriate disciplinary action, and risk revocation of privileges.

The Game Room Attendant and Campus Centers staff will enforce all policies and guidelines, and notify the appropriate administrator of any infraction.