Great Lakes Gaming:

The Event Venue

Elegant banquet table set with white tablecloth, gold-rimmed plates, silverware, clear glasses, a floral centerpiece with white flowers, and a place card.

Great Lakes Gaming is located in Downtown Rochester, NY on the 22nd floor of the newly renovated Innovation Square (former Xerox Building).

We are a lounge with capabilities to host video game and none gaming events with our unique floor layout.

At GLG we provide a variety of event options to meet all your needs! We consistently host In-person or virtual events for gaming, but it doesnโ€™t stop there! Event options include:

  • Birthday parties

  • Bachelor/bachelorette parties

  • Networking events

  • Corporate events

  • Cocktail parties & more!

All of you avid gamers can book our facility to host all your gaming needs including D&D campaigns in one of our private rooms!

Our event space is open to the public for booking.

Three boys playing video games at a gaming cafe, sitting at a row of gaming stations with headsets and gaming computers.
Party decorated purple, gold, and white birthday celebration with balloon arch, blue feather centerpieces, and elegant place settings in a modern room with large windows.
Two young men playing video games on a gaming console in a gaming lounge, sitting on a couch, with screens and purple string lights on the wall behind them.
An event venue filled with seated attendees, with a table in the foreground holding trays of sliced fruit, dips, and napkins.
Two men wearing headsets and microphones are seated at a table during a live event, with one man adjusting his headset and the other looking forward with a slight smile, behind them a purple wall and a yellow banner with text.
Decorated event room with round tables, white tablecloths, elegant place settings, and purple lighting, set for a celebration or reception.

What events do we host?

At Great Lakes Gaming while we accommodate the gaming community in a multitude of ways we still offer our venue space for a variety of event types! We are able to host corporate events such as a lounge/cocktail party, private meetings, or even events built just to have fun such as team appreciation parties or a small scale art gallery. We will work with you to bring your event into fruition.

Our facility has 2 meeting rooms, a gaming lounge space, a kitchen space, and an open event space that we can accommodate uniquely to each event. We assist our clients in any way we can to make the event a success!

  • Our facility is located in Downtown Rochester, NY. It is a small scale event space that can host events with up to 60 attendees. The main color schemes of the office are purple and white. We can accommodate the venue set-up for every event.

    Our venue prices vary depending event types and length:

    Event room

    Morning - Early Afternoon hours: $500

    Evening hours: $1,000

    Full venue bookings begin at $1,500

    Every hours past business operating hours is an additional $150/Hr

    *Pricing does not include tax

  • You can reach out to our Lounge Associate through the booking page to book a tour of the venue and discuss what you envision for your event.

    Or email:

    business@glgaminglounges.com

  • We can provide a list of preferred caterers and vendors in the area that you can utilize for your event. Weโ€™d be happy to work with you on providing any other event services you may need while utilizing our venue space.

Kid Birthday Party
Four people sitting at desks with gaming computers in a video game lounge, with reflected lights visible through large windows.

Bachelor Parties & Private Gaming Sessions

Book now starting at $1,500!

Kid Birthday Party

Book now starting at $500!

Dinner party venue booking
People attending a networking event in a bright, modern room with large windows and high ceilings, standing around high-top tables with informational signs and small American flags.

Corporate Meetings & Cocktail Hours

Book now starting at $1,000!

Private Dinner & Holiday Party

Book now starting at $2,500!

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We've been working at Flower City Comic Con for like 12 hours, please just pretend this caption is really good so my boss doesn't fire me๐Ÿ’œ PCs, Consoles, gaming birthday parties, youth camps, computer building & repairs, etc- you know the spiel
We've been working at Flower City Comic Con for like 12 hours, please just pretend this caption is really good so my boss doesn't fire me๐Ÿ’œ PCs, Consoles, gaming birthday parties, youth camps, computer building & repairs, etc- you know the spiel- if it's nerdy, you can probably find it at GLG. ๐Ÿ”— Check out all our offerings on our website through the link in our bio!
Are your kids looking to make friends in gaming? Fill out GLG's After School Program interest form! We're hosting guided learning sessions for a range of topics, including Art & Design, Esports, and more. Kids will collaborate with teammates and
Are your kids looking to make friends in gaming? Fill out GLG's After School Program interest form! We're hosting guided learning sessions for a range of topics, including Art & Design, Esports, and more. Kids will collaborate with teammates and have fun learning lifelong skills with their peers. We want these programs to be as accessible for families as possible- that's where you come in! Let us know what you want to see from us: Time slots, topics, class sizes-- anything that will make our programs work best for you! ๐Ÿ”—Go to the link in our bio and select "After School Program Interest Form" or scan the QR code above to get involved ๐Ÿ’œ
GLG is splitting up ๐Ÿคง Into two different accounts, that is! Going forward, all news about trading card game products, events, and tournaments will be on @glg_tcg !! Follow to stay up to date on all things TCG at GLG ๐Ÿ”ฅ "But what about glgamin
GLG is splitting up ๐Ÿคง Into two different accounts, that is! Going forward, all news about trading card game products, events, and tournaments will be on @glg_tcg !! Follow to stay up to date on all things TCG at GLG ๐Ÿ”ฅ "But what about glgaminglounges, my favorite instagram account? ๐Ÿ˜จ" -You, probably Don't worry, we're not going anywhere! This account will still be the hub for all things GLG, with more focus on our youth programs, family nights, and public events, plus tcg content while we get the new account started ๐Ÿ˜ The TCG community at GLG has simply grown big enough to warrant its own account, and we're incredibly excited to keep expanding the gaming scene in Rochester.๐Ÿ’œ ๐Ÿ”— Follow @glg_tcg to make sure you don't miss our product drops, special events, and tournaments!
We're bringing the lounge to Flower City Comic Con ๐Ÿ˜Ž (@fc3rocofficial) Stop by our table September 12-14th for a mini-lounge experience: ๐Ÿ–ฅ PC Free Play ๐ŸŽฎ Console gaming ๐Ÿ‘€ Upcoming event information While you're there, test your FGC mettle in
We're bringing the lounge to Flower City Comic Con ๐Ÿ˜Ž (@fc3rocofficial) Stop by our table September 12-14th for a mini-lounge experience: ๐Ÿ–ฅ PC Free Play ๐ŸŽฎ Console gaming ๐Ÿ‘€ Upcoming event information While you're there, test your FGC mettle in Flower City Fight Fest by @585fighterz !!! They're hosting free-entry competitions for a plethora of fighting games through the entire convention ๐ŸฅŠ ๐Ÿ”— Check the link in our bio for more info on Flower City Comic Con and a full list of Fighting Games
This is the craziest celebration in lounge history (so far.....) We took a brief hiatus after our summer camps ended, but we're gearing up for more youth programs, TCG events, and private gaming parties this fall ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Do you know about our upcoming MTG, Pokemon, and Gundam events? Check them out below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœจ๏ธMTG: โ— Standard every Wednesday โ— Commander every Friday ๐Ÿ”ดPokemon: โ— Whooper Wednesdays โ— Pokemon TCG Challenge (Aug 30) โ— Mega Evolution Prerelease (Sep 17
Do you know about our upcoming MTG, Pokemon, and Gundam events? Check them out below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœจ๏ธMTG: โ— Standard every Wednesday โ— Commander every Friday ๐Ÿ”ดPokemon: โ— Whooper Wednesdays โ— Pokemon TCG Challenge (Aug 30) โ— Mega Evolution Prerelease (Sep 17) ๐Ÿค–Gundam: โ— Gundam TCG/ Gunpla every Friday โ— Iron Bloom Prerelease (Sep 26) โ— Dual Impact Prerelease (Oct 10) ๐Ÿ”— For event specific information, check out our website using the link in our bio!
Hey you ๐Ÿซต Thanks for being part of the GLG community ๐Ÿ’œ Whether you're part of our summer camp program, a lounge member, a birthday party host, or a participant in our TCG gaming events, we appreciate you supporting our small business. We have so
Hey you ๐Ÿซต Thanks for being part of the GLG community ๐Ÿ’œ Whether you're part of our summer camp program, a lounge member, a birthday party host, or a participant in our TCG gaming events, we appreciate you supporting our small business. We have so much in the pipeline for you guys: After school classes, Gundam & Magic: The Gathering events, and even more that we can't reveal yet ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘พ Keep your eyes on our socials and join our discord (link in bio) to make sure you don't miss any of the cool stuff we've got cooking for you!
๐ŸƒTrading Card Game players, don't miss our upcoming Gundam TCG and Magic: The Gathering events! Come by every Wednesday for standard ruleset MTG games, and every Friday for commander games! Also, we're hosting Gundam games every Friday at the GLG
๐ŸƒTrading Card Game players, don't miss our upcoming Gundam TCG and Magic: The Gathering events! Come by every Wednesday for standard ruleset MTG games, and every Friday for commander games! Also, we're hosting Gundam games every Friday at the GLG Lounge! Whether you're a seasoned pilot looking to up your game or new to the hobby, join the GLG Gundam community. ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿ”—Check out the link in our bio for more info๐Ÿ”ฅ
Ok, maybe that last hat was unnecessary… We just wrapped up week 8 of the GLG summer camps and have 1 more to go! Missed out on the gaming and esports camp? We have some news coming soon on afterschool programs! Follow to stay up to date ๐Ÿซก
Ok, maybe that last hat was unnecessary… We just wrapped up week 8 of the GLG summer camps and have 1 more to go! Missed out on the gaming and esports camp? We have some news coming soon on afterschool programs! Follow to stay up to date ๐Ÿซก
The lounge is closed tonight for a private party, but we have great news for you. We will be opening at 12 noon on Saturday the 23rd for Let's Roc with the @585fighterz ! Join us tomorrow from 12-12 with tons of fighting games events and open video g
The lounge is closed tonight for a private party, but we have great news for you. We will be opening at 12 noon on Saturday the 23rd for Let's Roc with the @585fighterz ! Join us tomorrow from 12-12 with tons of fighting games events and open video game room.
Do you play the hit game Fortnite? ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘พ
You want pokemon cards, we have pokemon cards- let's talk. ๐Ÿ—ฃ ๐Ÿ‘พGLG hosts Pokemon prerelease events for every new set and TCG/ VG tournaments every week! And, our packs and boosters are the lowest price around (not naming names, but check out our c
You want pokemon cards, we have pokemon cards- let's talk. ๐Ÿ—ฃ ๐Ÿ‘พGLG hosts Pokemon prerelease events for every new set and TCG/ VG tournaments every week! And, our packs and boosters are the lowest price around (not naming names, but check out our competitor's prices and you'll never want to shop anywhere else ๐Ÿ˜‰) Keep your eyes on our socials for stock updates, upcoming events, and expansions to our growing TCG product offerings ๐Ÿ‘€
โš ๏ธGundam TCG Events and Gunpla Build Sessions have officially launched at the GLG Lounge! Unleash your inner Mobile Suit pilot with strategic card battles or bring your favorite kits and join fellow builders to construct the ultimate Gunpla ๐Ÿค– Wheth
โš ๏ธGundam TCG Events and Gunpla Build Sessions have officially launched at the GLG Lounge! Unleash your inner Mobile Suit pilot with strategic card battles or bring your favorite kits and join fellow builders to construct the ultimate Gunpla ๐Ÿค– Whether you're a seasoned ace or just a greenhorn, come connect with the Rochester Gundam community! ๐Ÿ—“ Currently Scheduled Events: โ—‹ Fri, Sept 26th: Iron Bloom Release โ—‹ Fri, Oct 10th: In-store Tournament โ—‹ Every Friday: Gundam TCG Matches Keep your eyes on our socials and join our discord so you don't miss out on updates and details for future events!
๐ŸŒ† Our wonderful and cool CEO Mr. Ben Garvey spoke about the lessons he's learned from starting GLG at today's @seriousplayconf Esports Summit! Between our switch to youth gaming camps/ events, the introduction of TCG retail products, and completely
๐ŸŒ† Our wonderful and cool CEO Mr. Ben Garvey spoke about the lessons he's learned from starting GLG at today's @seriousplayconf Esports Summit! Between our switch to youth gaming camps/ events, the introduction of TCG retail products, and completely revamping our marketing plan, GLG is very different than it was three years ago ๐Ÿ˜ต‍๐Ÿ’ซ Through everything, Ben has built a fun, supportive community among both GLG's customers and Staff. He is one of the most hardworking, passionate, and supportive people you will ever meet, and I promise I'm not just saying that because he pays me ๐Ÿ’œ - GLG Social Media Manager
The lounge will be closed tomorrow and Sunday for private events. Tomorrow some of the GLG team will be at the @seriousplayconf , Esports Summit. Our CEO and founder will be speaking at 1:30 at RIT Magic Spell Studios https://seriousplayconf.com/
The lounge will be closed tomorrow and Sunday for private events. Tomorrow some of the GLG team will be at the @seriousplayconf , Esports Summit. Our CEO and founder will be speaking at 1:30 at RIT Magic Spell Studios https://seriousplayconf.com/esports-summit-program-2025/ Thank you for your patience and apologies on any interruptions on plans this weekend ๐Ÿ˜” ๐Ÿ™
๐Ÿ’œ We're stoked to be attending the 2025 Serious Play Conference this week! @seriousplayconf is about using games as a tool for education inside and out of the classroom, just like our own Summer Camp and After School Programs (coming soon!) ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘พ ?
๐Ÿ’œ We're stoked to be attending the 2025 Serious Play Conference this week! @seriousplayconf is about using games as a tool for education inside and out of the classroom, just like our own Summer Camp and After School Programs (coming soon!) ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘พ ๐Ÿ“ Come to the Esports Summit this Saturday at 1:30pm at Magic Spell Studios (@ritmagic) to hear our CEO, Ben, share the story of how GLG came to be and what it's like to own a gaming lounge. ๐Ÿ—“ If you're free tomorrow or Friday from 9am to 5pm, come check out the companies on the cutting edge gamification at the conference!
We've been working at Flower City Comic Con for like 12 hours, please just pretend this caption is really good so my boss doesn't fire me๐Ÿ’œ PCs, Consoles, gaming birthday parties, youth camps, computer building & repairs, etc- you know the spiel Are your kids looking to make friends in gaming? Fill out GLG's After School Program interest form! We're hosting guided learning sessions for a range of topics, including Art & Design, Esports, and more. Kids will collaborate with teammates and GLG is splitting up ๐Ÿคง Into two different accounts, that is! Going forward, all news about trading card game products, events, and tournaments will be on @glg_tcg !! Follow to stay up to date on all things TCG at GLG ๐Ÿ”ฅ "But what about glgamin We're bringing the lounge to Flower City Comic Con ๐Ÿ˜Ž (@fc3rocofficial) Stop by our table September 12-14th for a mini-lounge experience: ๐Ÿ–ฅ PC Free Play ๐ŸŽฎ Console gaming ๐Ÿ‘€ Upcoming event information While you're there, test your FGC mettle in
This is the craziest celebration in lounge history (so far.....) We took a brief hiatus after our summer camps ended, but we're gearing up for more youth programs, TCG events, and private gaming parties this fall ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Do you know about our upcoming MTG, Pokemon, and Gundam events? Check them out below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœจ๏ธMTG: โ— Standard every Wednesday โ— Commander every Friday ๐Ÿ”ดPokemon: โ— Whooper Wednesdays โ— Pokemon TCG Challenge (Aug 30) โ— Mega Evolution Prerelease (Sep 17 Hey you ๐Ÿซต Thanks for being part of the GLG community ๐Ÿ’œ Whether you're part of our summer camp program, a lounge member, a birthday party host, or a participant in our TCG gaming events, we appreciate you supporting our small business. We have so ๐ŸƒTrading Card Game players, don't miss our upcoming Gundam TCG and Magic: The Gathering events! Come by every Wednesday for standard ruleset MTG games, and every Friday for commander games! Also, we're hosting Gundam games every Friday at the GLG Ok, maybe that last hat was unnecessary… We just wrapped up week 8 of the GLG summer camps and have 1 more to go! Missed out on the gaming and esports camp? We have some news coming soon on afterschool programs! Follow to stay up to date ๐Ÿซก The lounge is closed tonight for a private party, but we have great news for you. We will be opening at 12 noon on Saturday the 23rd for Let's Roc with the @585fighterz ! Join us tomorrow from 12-12 with tons of fighting games events and open video g
Do you play the hit game Fortnite? ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘พ
You want pokemon cards, we have pokemon cards- let's talk. ๐Ÿ—ฃ ๐Ÿ‘พGLG hosts Pokemon prerelease events for every new set and TCG/ VG tournaments every week! And, our packs and boosters are the lowest price around (not naming names, but check out our c โš ๏ธGundam TCG Events and Gunpla Build Sessions have officially launched at the GLG Lounge! Unleash your inner Mobile Suit pilot with strategic card battles or bring your favorite kits and join fellow builders to construct the ultimate Gunpla ๐Ÿค– Wheth ๐ŸŒ† Our wonderful and cool CEO Mr. Ben Garvey spoke about the lessons he's learned from starting GLG at today's @seriousplayconf Esports Summit! Between our switch to youth gaming camps/ events, the introduction of TCG retail products, and completely The lounge will be closed tomorrow and Sunday for private events. Tomorrow some of the GLG team will be at the @seriousplayconf , Esports Summit. Our CEO and founder will be speaking at 1:30 at RIT Magic Spell Studios https://seriousplayconf.com/ ๐Ÿ’œ We're stoked to be attending the 2025 Serious Play Conference this week! @seriousplayconf is about using games as a tool for education inside and out of the classroom, just like our own Summer Camp and After School Programs (coming soon!) ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘พ ?