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The Games Area offers bowling, billiards, video games and board games. Turn right on Howard Way. There is free parking after 10:00 p.m.

The Games Area hosts a wide variety of gaming-related activities in a fun and clean environment for the UC Davis student body. While facility rentals are not currently available, guests from the community are welcome to join the fun at the Games Area. On-site activities include:

- Bowling
- Billiards
- Video games
- Board games

We are located on the UC Davis campus in the Memorial Union, just below the Campus Store. DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 113, exit onto Russell Blvd and head east toward the University of California. PARKING:
Parking is available at the parking structure located on Howard Way, just off of Russell Blvd. A parking permit may be purchased at the entrance to the structure for $9.00, or you may park at the parking meters on the first level of the parking structure. The meters have a time limit of 2 hours and only take dimes and quarters. Monday through Friday and on the weekends. Be aware of any events that may cause parking enforcement on the weekends or nights. Call Transportation and Parking Services at 752-8277 to confirm parking enforcement schedules.

10/30/2026

We are closing early tonight, October 30. We will be closing at 11pm.

Image description: Text over a bowling photo that says “closing early October 30”

10/29/2026

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a blurry picture of the MU Open House prizes with text that reads “MU Open House Prizes!”

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a picture of 3 UC Davis shirts and a UC Davis Stores logo

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a picture of a Google nest mini and a UC Davis Stores Tech Hub logo

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a picture of Beats Solo 4 and a Pepsi logo

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a picture of a laptop stand and a UC Davis Stores Tech Hub logo

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to snag some of these awesome prizes 🏆

Thank you so much to Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub for these donations!

Image description: a picture of a JBL Flip speaker and a Pepsi logo

Here are the prizes up for grabs at the MU Open House on Friday! 🎁

Check out our other posts from this week to see how to

10/29/2026

Join us at the annual MU Open House! 🍁

Come see everything the Memorial Union has to offer at the Memorial Union Open House on Friday, October 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up a stamp card at the MU Info Desk then Trick or Treat at all locations. When you’re done drop off your completed stamp card at the MU Information Desk by 3 p.m. to be entered to win prizes. We have over $1,000 worth of prizes donated by Pepsi and the Campus Store & Tech Hub.

If you are one of the first 700 to turn in your completed stamp card you’ll also receive a free commemorative t-shirt! Plan to get here early though, t-shirt sizes and quantities are limited, and we may need to swap out your preferred size. You can pick up your stamp card at any MU location! ⭐

See you Friday Aggies!

video description: a student demonstrating how the MU Open House works in multiple locations around the MU

10/28/2026

*Us when someone asks us about our amazing MU Open House T-Shirts*

Snag one of these amazing t-shirts for FREE by joining us at the annual MU Open House! 🍁

The first 700 to turn in their card at the MU Open House get a FREE commemorative t-shirt! (Sizes/quantities limited, so arrive early!)

📍 Memorial Union
🗓️ Friday, Oct 30 | 10 AM – 3 PM

How it works:
1️⃣ Pick up a stamp card at any MU location.
2️⃣ Trick-or-treat across all locations to collect stamps.
3️⃣ Return your completed card to the MU Info Desk by 3 PM to enter prize drawings! We have $1000 in prizes donated by Pepsi + prizes donated by the Bookstore!

Video description: a student wearing an MU Open House shirt while saying “it’s couture”

10/23/2026

Come show off your killer costumes at the MU! 🎃

Don’t miss this wickedly fun event! Grab your costume, bring your friends, and let the best-dressed win! Join us for our third annual MU Halloween Contest during the MU Open House. Wear your best costume to the MU South Patio for a chance to win a prize.

Sign up at the Info Desk 10am-12pm the day of the contest. 50 spots available.

🥇 First Place = $75 Amazon gift card
🥈 Second Place = $50 Amazon gift card
🥉 Third Place = $35 Amazon gift card
⭐ People’s Choice $35 Amazon gift card

*Must be present to win. Open to UCD students only.

image description: a picture of four past costume contest winners with text that reads “Halloween costume contest!”

10/23/2026

Join us at the annual MU Open House! 🍁

📍 Memorial Union
🗓️ Friday, Oct 30 | 10 AM – 3 PM

How it works:
1️⃣ Pick up a stamp card at any MU location.
2️⃣ Trick-or-treat across all locations to collect stamps.
3️⃣ Return your completed card to the MU Info Desk by 3 PM to enter prize drawings! We have $1000 in prizes donated by Pepsi + prizes donated by the Bookstore!

👕 Bonus: The first 700 to turn in their card get a FREE commemorative t-shirt! (Sizes/quantities limited, so arrive early!)

Stay tuned this week for the t-shirt reveal and prize sneak peeks. See you soon, Aggies! 🐮

image description: a picture of students walking around the outside of the Memorial Union with text that reads “MU Open House”

10/21/2026

Rock Your Crocs has started!

Come show off your Crocs at the MU Info Desk until this Friday, October 23 at 8pm 👠

Find us at the Memorial Union Information Desk to score some free Croc Jibbitz and enter our raffle for a FREE pair of crocs!

Rock those crocs Aggies 🌟

Image description: a picture of the Croc Jibbitz that are offered during the event with text that says “rock your crocs!”

10/21/2026

Themed music nights are BACK at the MU Games area! 🎶

Join us this Friday, October 23 from 8pm to 1am for a nostalgic night of 2000s hits.

We hope to see you there! ⭐️

Video description: staff member walking through the games area discussing what the music night has to offer

10/19/2026

Rock your Crocs is BACK at the MU Info Desk! ⭐️

Get ready to show off your Crocs at the Memorial Union! Starting today, October 19, until October 23 at 8pm, wear your favorite Crocs to the MU Information Desk and score some sweet perks:

🐊 FREE Jibbitz to bling out your Crocs
🎟️ Raffle ticket for a chance to WIN a free pair of Crocs

One Jibbitz and raffle ticket per UCD student per day. Any student can participate in the raffle - even if you’re not wearing Crocs! 👟

Video Description: several students pass a single Crocs charm while saying “give this to Kevin”. The video ends showing several Croc charms in baskets.

09/30/2026

📝🌟 Trivia Night is BACK at the MU!

Grab your friends, build your team, and put your knowledge to the test at MU Unplugged Trivia Night! Join us every Wednesday from 6–8 PM in the Memorial Union Coffee House.

🥇 Prizes for the top 3 teams
🐴 Free & open to all UC Davis students
🥤 COHO DEAL: Get a FREE fountain drink with the purchase of pizza or pasta! Available every Wednesday from 5:30 PM–close during MU Trivia Night. Be sure to mention the promotion when ordering!

📌 Memorial Union Coffee House
📆 Every Wednesday
⌚ 6–8 PM

Bring your team and we’ll see you tonight! 🤩

Image description: UC Davis students gathered around tables in the Memorial Union Coffee House during Trivia Night, working together in teams in a lively evening setting.

Address

1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA
95616

Telephone

(530) 752-2580

Website

https://memorialunion.ucdavis.edu/games-area

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