Great Lakes Gaming:

The Event Venue

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 doesn’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.

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. We’d be happy to work with you on providing any other event services you may need while utilizing our venue space.

Kid Birthday Party

Bachelor Parties & Private Gaming Sessions

Book now starting at $1,500!

Kid Birthday Party

Book now starting at $500!

Dinner party venue booking

Corporate Meetings & Cocktail Hours

Book now starting at $1,000!

Private Dinner & Holiday Party

Book now starting at $1,000!

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Our weekly Pokemon tournament happens Wednesdays at 6:30PM ET! This series is open to juniors and veteran Pokemon players! Join us to play Pokemon Trading Card Game and the Video Game. We are so fortunate to have an incredible growing community th
Our weekly Pokemon tournament happens Wednesdays at 6:30PM ET! This series is open to juniors and veteran Pokemon players! Join us to play Pokemon Trading Card Game and the Video Game. We are so fortunate to have an incredible growing community that is welcoming to players of all ages and skill levels, you don’t want to miss out on this 😎 If you play Pokemon games and haven’t played in any sort of organized event, let us know your questions in the comments πŸ‘‡ #pokemon #pokemontcg #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny
Save the date! In one month, we will be hosting a Game Night at the GLG Lounge to support The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. RSVP now on our website (link in bio) for a free Arizona Iced Tea when you arrive. Questions about our game li
Save the date! In one month, we will be hosting a Game Night at the GLG Lounge to support The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. RSVP now on our website (link in bio) for a free Arizona Iced Tea when you arrive. Questions about our game library? Ask in the comments! If we don’t have your favorite game we’re always looking to expand our catalog.
Thank you to our supporters who have served in this country, and those who support those who have served. Please take a moment today and text, call, or say thank you in person to a veteran in your life πŸ™
Thank you to our supporters who have served in this country, and those who support those who have served. Please take a moment today and text, call, or say thank you in person to a veteran in your life πŸ™
Throwback to our Halloween event at the Gaming Lounge last week! These games are far scarier than a ghoul or ghost could ever be πŸŽƒπŸ’€ Check our website for more upcoming Rochester events! Link in our bio. #rochester #roc #throwbackthursday #tbt #beforeandafter #gaming #gaminglounge #gaminglife
Happy Halloween to all of our Great Lakes Ghouls Ghosts and Goblins! 😈
Happy Halloween to all of our Great Lakes Ghouls Ghosts and Goblins! 😈
Every Wednesday we host a Pokemon tournament series open to all skill levels! Be a part of this growing and fun community, play games, compete, or spectate and enjoy the awesome vibes of our lounge at @innovationsqroc ! #rochester #roc #rochesterny #rocny #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemonvgc
Would you join us for a charity event Saturday please? πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ From 5-10Pm we’re hosting an @extralife4kids charity gaming event! Come play all sorts of of video games from cozy to exciting party games and meet new people. The GLG Lounge is yo
Would you join us for a charity event Saturday please? πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ From 5-10Pm we’re hosting an @extralife4kids charity gaming event! Come play all sorts of of video games from cozy to exciting party games and meet new people. The GLG Lounge is your home to meet others, play games with like minded people, and have fun! But who says you can’t do that and support a good cause as well? RSVP by DMing us for a free Arizona Iced Tea when you arrive! #extralife #extralife4kids #esports #gaming #charity #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny
Have you been looking to play games with others? Come visit us at the GLG lounge located on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc ! We host all sorts of game nights, weekly events, and big monthly tournaments. Great Lakes Gaming is where you can find your gaming community here in Rochester, NY! #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #gaming #videogames #gaminglounge
We are ever so grateful for the support and passion to curate a community from the @585fighterz crew. With last nights Halloween tournament special being the last one at the GLG lounge for the year, we thank you 585Fighterz for such an awesome year
We are ever so grateful for the support and passion to curate a community from the @585fighterz crew. With last nights Halloween tournament special being the last one at the GLG lounge for the year, we thank you 585Fighterz for such an awesome year of tournaments! Thank you @strykercrown & @tuff.nerdz for providing prizes to give away for costumes and the raffle. If you are interested in playing in more tournaments for games like Dragonball Soarkling Zero, Tekken, Street Fighter & Mortal Kombat, follow us and @585fighterz for news and announcements! More events this year are coming up at the GLG Gaming Lounge located at @innovationsqroc, stay tuned for announcements! #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #fightinggames #tekken #streetfighter #dragonballz
Thank you to everyone who came out to our open house last night! The 'Grave of Gamers' was an incredible night of costumes, games, and meeting new people! If you're looking to get involved in the video game community, come by the GLG lounge located
Thank you to everyone who came out to our open house last night! The 'Grave of Gamers' was an incredible night of costumes, games, and meeting new people! If you're looking to get involved in the video game community, come by the GLG lounge located on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc! #Rochester #Roc #Rocny #RochesterNY #Gaming #VideoGames #GamingLounge #greatlakesgaming
Tonight’s Let’s Lab with @585fighterz is the last free practice day before the big monthly event on Saturday! Take advantage of the knowledgable 585Fighterz crew and get some practice reps in before the big tourney. AT THE SAME TIME We a
Tonight’s Let’s Lab with @585fighterz is the last free practice day before the big monthly event on Saturday! Take advantage of the knowledgable 585Fighterz crew and get some practice reps in before the big tourney. AT THE SAME TIME We are hosting a free Anime watch party with @strykercrown. This growing and welcoming community is something you want definitely want to checkout, especially if you’re an anime nerd like us! #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #anime #fightinggames #fgc #greatlakesgaming #585fighterz
This Friday, we’re hosting an Open House at the Great Lakes Gaming lounge! Take in the views from the tower of terrors (@innovationsqroc) 22 floors up. Play horror games, meet other lounge members, find out more on GLG offerings like camps and
This Friday, we’re hosting an Open House at the Great Lakes Gaming lounge! Take in the views from the tower of terrors (@innovationsqroc) 22 floors up. Play horror games, meet other lounge members, find out more on GLG offerings like camps and classes! Looking to register? Visit our website and bring a friend! Link in bioπŸ”— #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #gaming #esports #openhouse #gaminglounge #greatlakesgaming
Great Lakes Gaming. You’d do best to remember the name 🫡😀 Please πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ, seriouslyπŸ™, remember we’re here every Wednesday - Sunday on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc ! Want to learn more about GLG? We’re hosting an open house
Great Lakes Gaming. You’d do best to remember the name 🫡😀 Please πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ, seriouslyπŸ™, remember we’re here every Wednesday - Sunday on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc ! Want to learn more about GLG? We’re hosting an open house event this Friday starting at 5PM 🏠 #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #gaming #videogame #gaminglounge #greatlakesgaming #glg
Cozy gaming vibes this warm October evening here in Rochester, NY! What games would you play on the 22nd floor gaming lounge at @innovationsqroc ? Looking for people to game with? Join our Discord! Link is in our bio πŸ”— #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #cozygames #gaming #gamingsetup
Check out our NEW Lego Fortnite Battle Bus! Play the latest Fortnitemares update during this spooky season. Grab some friends, squad up, and compete in challenges to win free day passes and even monthly memberships! Want to join in? DM us to get $5
Check out our NEW Lego Fortnite Battle Bus! Play the latest Fortnitemares update during this spooky season. Grab some friends, squad up, and compete in challenges to win free day passes and even monthly memberships! Want to join in? DM us to get $5 off your day pass! #fortnite #fortnitebattleroyale #fortnitezerobuild #fortnitememes #rochester #rochesterny
Every Thursday we host an open practice session for all things Fighting Games with Dan and the rest of the @585fighterz crew! Ever wanted to learn a new fighting game? Or perhaps you want to test out the new Dragon Ball Z Sparking Zero game? Come all the way up to the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc and join in this growing community! #rochester #roc #rocny #rochesterny #fightinggames #fgc
Our weekly Pokemon tournament happens Wednesdays at 6:30PM ET! This series is open to juniors and veteran Pokemon players! Join us to play Pokemon Trading Card Game and the Video Game. We are so fortunate to have an incredible growing community th Save the date! In one month, we will be hosting a Game Night at the GLG Lounge to support The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. RSVP now on our website (link in bio) for a free Arizona Iced Tea when you arrive. Questions about our game li Thank you to our supporters who have served in this country, and those who support those who have served. Please take a moment today and text, call, or say thank you in person to a veteran in your life πŸ™
Throwback to our Halloween event at the Gaming Lounge last week! These games are far scarier than a ghoul or ghost could ever be πŸŽƒπŸ’€ Check our website for more upcoming Rochester events! Link in our bio. #rochester #roc #throwbackthursday #tbt #be
Happy Halloween to all of our Great Lakes Ghouls Ghosts and Goblins! 😈
Every Wednesday we host a Pokemon tournament series open to all skill levels! Be a part of this growing and fun community, play games, compete, or spectate and enjoy the awesome vibes of our lounge at @innovationsqroc ! #rochester #roc #rochesterny
Would you join us for a charity event Saturday please? πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ From 5-10Pm we’re hosting an @extralife4kids charity gaming event! Come play all sorts of of video games from cozy to exciting party games and meet new people. The GLG Lounge is yo
Have you been looking to play games with others? Come visit us at the GLG lounge located on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc ! We host all sorts of game nights, weekly events, and big monthly tournaments. Great Lakes Gaming is where you can find y
We are ever so grateful for the support and passion to curate a community from the @585fighterz crew. With last nights Halloween tournament special being the last one at the GLG lounge for the year, we thank you 585Fighterz for such an awesome year Thank you to everyone who came out to our open house last night! The 'Grave of Gamers' was an incredible night of costumes, games, and meeting new people! If you're looking to get involved in the video game community, come by the GLG lounge located Tonight’s Let’s Lab with @585fighterz is the last free practice day before the big monthly event on Saturday! Take advantage of the knowledgable 585Fighterz crew and get some practice reps in before the big tourney. AT THE SAME TIME We a This Friday, we’re hosting an Open House at the Great Lakes Gaming lounge! Take in the views from the tower of terrors (@innovationsqroc) 22 floors up. Play horror games, meet other lounge members, find out more on GLG offerings like camps and Great Lakes Gaming. You’d do best to remember the name 🫡😀 Please πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ, seriouslyπŸ™, remember we’re here every Wednesday - Sunday on the 22nd floor of @innovationsqroc ! Want to learn more about GLG? We’re hosting an open house
Cozy gaming vibes this warm October evening here in Rochester, NY! What games would you play on the 22nd floor gaming lounge at @innovationsqroc ? Looking for people to game with? Join our Discord! Link is in our bio πŸ”— #rochester #roc #rocny #roc
Check out our NEW Lego Fortnite Battle Bus! Play the latest Fortnitemares update during this spooky season. Grab some friends, squad up, and compete in challenges to win free day passes and even monthly memberships! Want to join in? DM us to get $5
Every Thursday we host an open practice session for all things Fighting Games with Dan and the rest of the @585fighterz crew! Ever wanted to learn a new fighting game? Or perhaps you want to test out the new Dragon Ball Z Sparking Zero game? Come al