Our Policies

Our policies are intended to maintain a productive, inclusive space for everyone.

Refusal to adhere to these policies may result in fines or dismissal.

Checking out items

Bring your selected cartridge to staff at the front desk. For disk-based games, leave the case on the shelf and tell the attendant the game title and system.
An Mcard or valid photo ID is required to play a game.
Only one game can be used at a time.
Staff may limit how often you can switch games during busy times, in order to help everyone present.
Tabletop roleplaying books may be borrowed for up to 3 days.

Games and equipment must remain in the space at all times.
Please handle items with care.
Do not add personal accounts to our consoles, change console settings, or overwrite game save files without explicit permission from desk staff.
Tell a staff member if you experience technical issues with the equipment. Please do not try to rearrange cords yourself.

Anyone under the age of 13 must be with an adult and actively supervised. At least one adult is required for every three minors present.
Minors left unattended will be referred to the Division of Public Safety & Security.

Backpacks and bags must be placed on the racks near the entrance upon arrival. You may take out laptops and other materials for use in the archive.
Let staff know when you arrive if you’ve brought your own games, controllers, or peripherals. Personal internal hard drives may not be used in our consoles.
Games and equipment must remain in the space at all times.
At the end of the day, any personal belongings left in the archive will be taken to the library lost and found at the Shapiro Lobby Information Services Desk.