Where fun, wellness, and physical activity collide.
The Living Room
A weekly drop-in program hosted in the REC Lounge. College life doesn't always move from one class to the next. The Living Room offers a place to pause, settle in, and spend time between the day's commitments.
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REC Lounge game area.
REC Lounge seating area featuring couches, ottomans, high-top tables and window seating.
Meet us in The Living Room, a weekly drop-in program where you can study, connect with friends, enjoy casual recreation, or simply spend time between classes. There's no registration and no set agenda. Just stop in whenever it fits your day.
What You'll Find
The REC Lounge is designed to support a variety of ways to spend your time, including:
- Comfortable lounge seating
- Study tables and quiet work areas
- Board games, card games, foosball, and more
- A community bookshelf
- Casual spaces to gather with friends
- Themed activities offered during select Living Room sessions
How It Works
The Living Room is designed as a flexible, drop-in experience.
You are welcome to:
- Arrive and leave at any time during program hours.
- Move freely between studying, relaxing, and recreation.
- Bring your own laptop, headphones, books, or coursework.
- Participate in scheduled activities or simply enjoy the space independently.
No registration is required.
How Students Use The Living Room
Some students stop by to finish an assignment before class. Others meet friends for a game, read a book, or take a break before heading to their next commitment. Every visit can look a little different.
Details
Be one of the first to settle into The Living Room in the NEW REC Lounge!
Experience the space during Welcome Weekend on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, from 12pm to 4pm.
Monday, August 24 - Thursday, December 3, 2026.
The Living Room is available during the following hours:
| Monday | 2 PM - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2 PM - 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2 PM - 8 PM |
| Thursday | 2 PM - 8 PM |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Hours are subject to change during university breaks, holidays, special events, or facility closures. For real-time updates, please visit the UB Events Calendar.
The Living Room is open to all UB students and REC Members with a valid UB Recreation membership during scheduled program hours.
A valid UB ID or Recreation membership card is required for entry.
The Living Room is located in the REC Lounge on the second floor of Broadview Arena. The easiest way to access the space is through Club Fitness (Rooms 144-149) using the stairs or elevator.
Stop in during program hours and stay as long as you'd like.
REC Lounge entrance, 2nd Floor Broadview Arena
REC Lounge featuring Subsoccer.
The Living Room offers a range of free games, activities, and resources to borrow during your stay.
Some options include:
Games
- Classic Jenga
- Wooden Mancala
- Sabobotage: The Boba Card Game
- Magnetic Chess & Checkers
- Sling Puck Board Game
- Triangle Peg Game
- Tiki Toss Table Top Edition
- GoSports Magna Hockey
- Pictionary
- Skip Bo Card Game
- UNO Card Game
- The Chameleon (Big Potato Games)
- Dominos
- Scrabble
- The Oatmeal: Horrible Therapist Card Game
- Wall Mounted Giant Chess & Checkers
ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
- Coloring Books
- Markers, Colored Pencils, etc.
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- Mobile Whiteboards
- Dry Erase Markers
- Foosball Table
- Subsoccer Table
- Golden Tee Arcade
- NBA JAM Arcade
- REC Reads: Community Book Exchange
Have a Request?
Have an idea for a new game, activity, or resource?
We’d love to hear it!
Community Standards
Our REC Programming is built on shared respect. Every participant plays a part in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.
Participants help by:
- Treating the REC Lounge, furniture, games, books, and shared equipment with care.
- Returning games, books, and other shared materials after use.
- Cleaning up after themselves and disposing of trash and recyclables before leaving.
- Keeping conversations at a respectful volume and being mindful of others who may be studying or working.
- Sharing games, seating, and common spaces so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the lounge.
- Bringing only covered beverages into the space.
(Food is not permitted.) - Keeping personal belongings with them at all times. UB Recreation is not responsible for lost or unattended items.
- Reporting damaged equipment or safety concerns to a staff member.
- Following posted policies and staff instructions.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? We're here to help! Submit your question through our Contact Form, and a member of the UB Recreation team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Before You Arrive
The Living Room is open to all UB students and REC Members with a valid UB Recreation membership during scheduled program hours.
A valid UB ID or Recreation membership card is required for entry.
No. The Living Room is a drop-in program. Registration is not required. Access is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The REC Lounge has a maximum occupancy to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment. If the space reaches capacity, guests may be asked to wait until space becomes available.
No. Access to The Living Room is included with your valid Recreation membership.
The Living Room is located in the REC Lounge on the second floor of Broadview Arena. The easiest way to access the space is through Club Fitness (Rooms 144-149) using the stairs or elevator.
The Living Room is available during scheduled program hours. Visit the Hours of Operation section above for the current schedule.
Bring whatever supports your visit. Many students bring a laptop, headphones, a book, coursework, or a friend. You're also welcome to bring your own cards or quiet activities.
During Your Visit
Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during program hours. You're welcome to arrive and leave whenever it fits your schedule.
Study, read, play games, meet friends, participate in themed activities, or simply spend time in the space. Every visit can look a little different.
No. Activities are optional. You are welcome to use the space however you'd like during program hours.
Absolutely. Some students arrive with friends, while others stop in on their own. Join a game, settle in with a book, study for a while, or simply enjoy the space at your own pace.
No. We do not offer guest/day passes. Guests wishing to access The Living Room must purchase a Recreation membership.
Facility Amenities
The REC Lounge includes:
- Comfortable lounge seating
- Study tables
- Board games and card games
- Foosball, Subsoccer, arcade games, and more
- Community bookshelf
- Themed activities during select Living Room sessions
Yes. The REC Lounge includes tables and seating designed for studying, reading, or individual work.
Yes. UB Wi-Fi is available throughout Broadview Arena.
The Living Room is intended to balance quiet study with casual recreation and conversation. Noise levels may vary depending on the activities taking place. It is not intended to be a designated quiet study area.
Policies & Etiquette
Covered beverages are allowed, but food is not permitted.
No. Seating and activity spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please return games, books, and shared equipment to their designated locations, clean up after yourself, and help keep the REC Lounge welcoming for everyone.
Please keep your belongings with you at all times. UB Recreation is not responsible for lost or unattended items.
No. The REC Lounge is not available for personal or group reservations. The space is dedicated to UB Recreation programming and departmental needs, including The Living Room and other scheduled recreation activities.
Contact a Professional
Jenifer Kern
Associate Director for Strategic Planning & Engagement
Recreation
Frank Chen
Assistant Director for Operations & Planning
Recreation