The Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment
All are welcome
Serving Campus and Community
The Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment at Valparaiso University is a home for anyone who loves games. Students can unwind and connect with games of every genre, educators can learn how to incorporate games into their curriculum, designers can workshop and playtest new ideas, and community members can enjoy fun, one-of-a-kind programming. Even if you’re just curious, our doors are open. Can’t make it to open hours? Just contact us at:
Open Hours
Fall 2026
FRI – 4PM-10PM
SAT – 4PM-10PM
SUN – 4PM-10PM
What we offer
Explore the Center
- Tabletop Library: Choose from shelves of games, from classic favorites to story-driven role-playing games, or educational games built for learning.
- Video and Computer Game Lab: Dive into a library of console and PC games.
- Couch Co-Op Room: Grab a controller and team up with friends.
- Virtual Reality Arena: Step inside the game and experience immersive VR.
- Twitch Studio: Learn to stream your gaming live and reach new audiences in one of today’s fastest-growing entertainment industries.
- Game Design Workshop Kits: Prototyping supplies like blank cards, dice, tokens, and game boards for hosting hands-on game design workshops and playtesting.
Location & Contact
1412 – Center for the Arts (VUCA)