School’s Out Gaming Lounge

A hybrid gaming lounge and TCG shop near Harbison with 19 gaming stations, card game tables, tournament hosting, and private event space for parties and corporate events.

School’s Out Gaming Lounge brings a unique hybrid concept to the Harbison corridor, combining a full-service gaming lounge with a TCG shop and private event venue. The space is outfitted with 19 gaming stations ready for console and PC tournaments or free-play sessions, plus dedicated tables for board games, card games, and tabletop gaming. On the TCG side, the shop carries Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and other popular card games, with regular buy-sell-trade opportunities and scheduled tournament events. The venue side of the business makes School’s Out a popular choice for birthday parties, team-building events, and private gatherings, with overhead TVs throughout, a full sound system, and staff handling all setup and cleanup. Weekend hours run from 11AM to 10PM on Saturdays, and the regular weekday schedule (2PM–9PM) targets the after-school and after-work crowd. Located on Bower Parkway near the Harbison shopping district, the lounge draws families and gamers from the Irmo, Harbison, and northwest Columbia area. It’s a versatile space that serves both casual and competitive gaming communities.