Virtual Game Nights

With multiple sessions running every week, GameU’s online Game Nights are the perfect way to have fun, game and make new friends in a safe online environment. All students welcome!

Upcoming Game Nights

Events run 5-8 PM ET. No experience required. All students welcome!

Our vibrant community comes together for fun-filled evening events, like movies, art activities and gaming sessions – from ever-popular Minecraft Nights and classic Mario Kart tournaments; to Pokémon Showdowns and Super Smash Bros battles. Make new friends, collaborate in virtual worlds, or just relax and enjoy a movie – all in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Browse upcoming events via the calendar above. See details about each session below. Smash any of the “SIGN UP NOW” buttons to register.

GameU Game Nights

Minecraft Game Night
Gaming

Minecraft Game Night

January 02, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into Minecraft Game Night to build, explore, and team up with fellow GameU students. Share your creations, go on adventures, and have a blast together in a fun, interactive world!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Minecraft Java edition
Among Us
Gaming

Among Us

January 03, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Team up to complete tasks aboard a spaceship—but watch out for hidden Impostors! Work together, uncover the saboteurs, and survive the mystery in a thrilling game of Among Us.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Open Play Game Night
Gaming

Open Play Game Night

January 04, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Join GameU Game Nights for epic matches, friendly competition, and nonstop fun! Team up, face off, and connect with friends who love gaming as much as you do.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Game Room
Gaming

Game Room

January 07, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Step into the Game Room for an action-packed hangout full of friendly competition and nonstop fun. Jump into tournaments, test your skills, or just kick back and cheer your friends on—it is all about high-energy entertainment and making great memories.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Minecraft Game Night
Gaming

Minecraft Game Night

January 09, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into Minecraft Game Night to build, explore, and team up with fellow GameU students. Share your creations, go on adventures, and have a blast together in a fun, interactive world!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Minecraft Java edition
Smash Bros. Tournament
Gaming

Smash Bros. Tournament

January 10, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into the action at Super Smash Bros. Game Night! Choose your favorite fighter and battle it out in fast-paced matches full of fun, chaos, and friendly competition.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Movie Night: Robots
Movie Night

Movie Night: Robots

January 11, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Grab your snacks and join us for GameU Movie Night where we will watch Robots—come join us, share some laughs, and connect with friends over your favorite movies each month!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Game Room
Gaming

Game Room

January 14, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Step into the Game Room for an action-packed hangout full of friendly competition and nonstop fun. Jump into tournaments, test your skills, or just kick back and cheer your friends on—it is all about high-energy entertainment and making great memories.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Minecraft Game Night
Gaming

Minecraft Game Night

January 16, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into Minecraft Game Night to build, explore, and team up with fellow GameU students. Share your creations, go on adventures, and have a blast together in a fun, interactive world!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Minecraft Java edition
Roblox
Gaming

Roblox

January 17, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Experience exciting adventures, creative challenges, and tons of laughs as everyone jumps into fan-favorite Roblox games together. It’s all about teamwork, imagination, and a night full of fun and friendly competition!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Mouse
Dungeons & Dragons: Character Design Workshop
Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons: Character Design Workshop

January 18, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Create your very own Dungeons & Dragons character—design a unique hero, explore fantasy creativity, and bring your imagination to life, no experience required!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Game Room
Gaming

Game Room

January 21, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Step into the Game Room for an action-packed hangout full of friendly competition and nonstop fun. Jump into tournaments, test your skills, or just kick back and cheer your friends on—it is all about high-energy entertainment and making great memories.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Minecraft Game Night
Gaming

Minecraft Game Night

January 23, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into Minecraft Game Night to build, explore, and team up with fellow GameU students. Share your creations, go on adventures, and have a blast together in a fun, interactive world!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Minecraft Java edition
Mario Party
Gaming

Mario Party

January 24, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into the fun at Mario Party Game Night—compete in fun mini-games, challenge your friends, and battle for bragging rights in true GameU style!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Movie Night: Zootopia
Movie Night

Movie Night: Zootopia

January 25, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Grab your snacks and join us for GameU Movie Night where we will watch Zootopia—come join us, share some laughs, and connect with friends over your favorite movies each month!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Game Room
Gaming

Game Room

January 28, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Step into the Game Room for an action-packed hangout full of friendly competition and nonstop fun. Jump into tournaments, test your skills, or just kick back and cheer your friends on—it is all about high-energy entertainment and making great memories.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Minecraft Game Night
Gaming

Minecraft Game Night

January 30, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Jump into Minecraft Game Night to build, explore, and team up with fellow GameU students. Share your creations, go on adventures, and have a blast together in a fun, interactive world!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Minecraft Java edition
Pokémon Showdown
Gaming

Pokémon Showdown

January 31, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

About

Put your Pokémon skills to the test in Showdown Game Night! Battle it out in epic matchups, enjoy friendly competition, and catch ’em all—GameU style!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
  • Mouse

How To Join Your Chosen Game Night Event

01

Sign Up for a Game Night

Use any ‘Sign Up Now’ button to select and register for a specific Game Night event on a day and time that suits you.

02

Check Your Email!

Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email from our events team. You may be asked some clarifying questions. Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive instructions on how to join your session.

03

Start Playing

Follow the instructions emailed to you by GameU’s event staff to join your session at the date and time outlined. Once logged in, you’ll have a blast collaborating, competing and relaxing with friends, GameU peers and instructors.

Let the Fun Begin!

If you love gaming and relaxing with fellow gamers, then GameU’s Game Nights are the place to be!

Meet New Friends

Our moderated server is perfect for meeting new friends safely!

Explore New Worlds

Play your way through new gamescapes, create new experiences, and relax with other gamers!

Have Loads of Fun

Join in contests, collaborate on common gameplay goals, and immerse yourself in a world of fun!

Turn Game Night Passion into Great Skills

Game Nights are the perfect way to help explore creativity and spark interest in learning real tech skills such as coding, 3D modelling, design, and more! Want to take your gaming to the next level? Ask an enrollment advisor which GameU classes will help turn you from gamer to creator!

Check Out More GameU Events

Workshops

Learn new digital skills for free – from photo manipulation to animation. Pro-taught group sessions run every week. Both GameU students and non-students are welcome.

Project Spotlights

Designed for enrolled students, Project Spotlights is the perfect opportunity to share creations, explore peer projects, and gain inspiration through a variety of weekly events.

Questions about Game Nights?

Like to know more about particular types of Game Nights? Want to make a request – to see more sessions focused on certain games? Dying to watch a specific movie? Or maybe you’d like to understand more about Game Nights and other GameU events generally? Whatever the case, you can get in touch with our friendly events staff below:

Questions about Game Nights?

Like to know more about a particular types of Game Nights? Want to make a request – to have see more sessions focused on particular games, or to watch a certain movie? Or maybe you’d like to understand more about Game Nights and other GameU events generally. Whatever the case, you can get in touch with our friendly events staff below:

Questions about Game Nights?

Like to know more about a particular types of Game Nights? Want to make a request – to have see more sessions focused on particular games, or to watch a certain movie? Or maybe you’d like to understand more about Game Nights and other GameU events generally. Whatever the case, you can get in touch with our friendly events staff below:

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