Field Trips

Unleash the Ultimate Group Adventure at Controller Game Lounge!

Looking for a Field Trip That’s All Fun, No Hassle? We’ve Got You Covered!

At Controller Game Lounge, we offer a unique, engaging experience for students through our customized field trips. Our trips combine the fun of gaming with educational activities that align with school curriculums, ensuring that students not only enjoy themselves but also learn valuable lessons in teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Whether it’s through video games, board games, or physical activities like air hockey, our field trips provide an innovative way for students to explore new skills in a dynamic environment.

Why Choose Controller Game Lounge for Your Group Field Trip?

Planning Your Group Field Trip

3,000 Sq. Ft. of Pure Fun!

Our gaming lounge is massive—3,000 sq. ft. of space designed for your group to roam, play, and explore. Spread out, unwind, and let the gaming magic happen! With room for up to 189 guests, your group can enjoy the fun without feeling crowded.

So Many Gaming Options, So Little Time!

We’ve got it all! Whether they’re fans of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Oculus Quest Virtual Reality, there’s something for everyone! Up to 35 players can game individually or 100 people can join in group games at the same time. Ready, set, game!

Level Up Group Bonding!

Turn playtime into a bonding experience! Whether it’s friendly competition or teaming up for an epic mission, gaming has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. Watch your group laugh, cooperate, and build connections that go beyond the screens!

Fun + Learning = Winning Combo!

Here, it’s not just about fun—our games encourage strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Your group will be developing valuable life skills while having an absolute blast. Who knew learning could be this fun?

Games for Every Taste!

From modern favorites to retro classics, Controller Game Lounge is packed with a diverse gaming library—video games, board games, tabletop games, and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Snack Time? We’ve Got You!

All that gaming excitement is sure to work up an appetite. No problem! Our concessions stand has all the good stuff—hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, ice cream, sodas, chips, candy, and more to keep everyone fueled and ready to play.

Step Outside for Some Outdoor Fun!

When the weather’s nice, we take the action outdoors! Whether it’s a game of kickball, basketball, or just some good old-fashioned outdoor play, your group will love the mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Safety & Comfort—Guaranteed!

You can breathe easy—our top priority is the safety and comfort of your group. With exclusive venue access and plenty of space, your group will feel right at home in our clean, safe environment. And did we mention up to 189 people can join in on the fun? Bring the whole crew!

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Let’s Plan an Easy, Unforgettable Field Trip!

Kindergarten: Motion & Patterns

AKS Focus: Recognizing and describing patterns in the environment (AKS K.P.1)

Activity: Video Game & Board Game Pattern Challenge

Board Games:

Candy Land: Students follow a colorful path, recognizing patterns in the order of colored spaces as they advance to the finish.
Spot It!: This game helps children recognize patterns and matching symbols, encouraging quick thinking and observation.
Otrio: A pattern and strategy game where children compete to align three pieces in rows, teaching pattern recognition and sequencing.

Console Games:

Just Dance Kids: A motion-based game that uses dance to help children develop motor skills and recognize patterns in movement.
Super Mario Odyssey: Although more advanced, students will explore patterns in how Mario moves and interacts with his environment.
Minecraft: Using blocks, children will create patterns as they build simple structures, learning both spatial reasoning and pattern recognition.

Learning Outcome: Students develop pattern recognition skills through hands-on board games and motion-based video games.

1st Grade: Counting & Strategy

AKS Focus: Understanding addition as putting together and subtraction as taking apart (AKS 1.NR.1)

Activity: Board Games & Video Game Math Adventures

Board Games:

UNO: Children practice counting as they match numbers and use simple strategy to win.
Rummikub: A tile-based game that helps players recognize number sequences and improve counting and strategic planning.
Jenga: While primarily focused on balance and dexterity, children can use counting strategies to determine the number of blocks removed.

Console Games:

Super Mario Party (Nintendo Switch): Players collect coins and stars while practicing basic addition and strategy.
Bejeweled: A pattern-matching game that challenges players to group similar items, helping with counting and basic strategy.
Minecraft: In survival mode, students count items needed to build and craft objects, helping them practice addition and subtraction.

Learning Outcome: Counting and math skills are reinforced through fun, interactive games that involve strategy and addition.

2nd Grade: Community & Cooperation

AKS Focus: Understanding the roles of people in the community (AKS 2.SS.1)

Activity: Cooperative Board Games & Community Building Video Games

Board Games:

Ticket to Ride: A game that teaches players about geography and collaboration while they build train routes across the country, promoting teamwork and strategy.
Dragonwood: A cooperative game where players work together to overcome challenges using cards and dice, teaching community roles.
Black Fleet: A pirate-themed game where players must cooperate to achieve treasure and goal objectives, teaching cooperation.

Console Games:

Minecraft (Creative Mode): Players work together to build structures, learning how cooperation helps build a community.
Roblox: A multi-player environment where players work together to create and explore worlds, teaching collaboration and problem-solving.
Among Us: A teamwork-based game where students learn to collaborate while solving tasks, emphasizing communication and trust.

Learning Outcome: Students learn cooperation and the importance of working together to achieve goals, mirroring roles in a community.

3rd Grade: Force & Motion

AKS Focus: Understanding the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object (AKS 3.P.1)

Activity: Physics and Force Board Games & Video Games

Board Games:

Jenga: Teaches children about balance, force, and motion as they remove blocks from the tower.
Air Hockey: A hands-on experience with force and motion, as students use paddles to push the puck and observe the effects of different forces.
Super Winner (Basketball game): A timed competition that teaches students how force affects the speed and trajectory of a basketball.

Console Games:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch): A racing game where students experience speed, force, and acceleration, learning how these forces affect motion.
Forza Horizon 5 (PS5, Xbox): A driving game that requires students to control speed and motion through different environments, reinforcing the laws of physics.
Human Fall Flat: A physics-based puzzle game where players solve challenges related to motion, gravity, and force.

Learning Outcome: Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of force, motion, and balance through games.

4th Grade: Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

AKS Focus: Using multiplication and division strategies to solve word problems (AKS 4.NR.2)

Activity: Puzzle Board Games & Video Game Problem Solving

Board Games:

Chess: A strategy game that encourages critical thinking and planning ahead.
Genius Star: A puzzle game where students use logic and strategic thinking to place pieces in a grid.
Rummikub: A number-based game where students must think critically about how to form sequences and patterns.

Console Games:

Fortnite (Creative Mode): Encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players build structures and work in teams to achieve objectives.
Super Mario World 3: A platformer where players solve environmental puzzles to advance through levels.
I am Bread: A unique physics-based game where players must creatively think through obstacles and challenges.

Learning Outcome: Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive puzzles and challenges.

5th Grade: States of Matter

AKS Focus: Understanding the differences between solids, liquids, and gases (AKS 5.P.1)

Activity: Board Games & Video Games Exploring States of Matter

Board Games:

Dragonwood: Though a fantasy game, players use dice (symbolizing elements like earth, fire, and water) to strategize, linking the gameplay to basic science concepts.
Chemistry Fluxx: Teaches students about elements and chemical states while playing.
Tiki Topple: A strategy game where players use tokens to remove and arrange Tiki heads, encouraging understanding of basic properties like structure and matter.

Console Games:

Minecraft (Creative Mode): Students explore solid blocks, water, and lava, experiencing firsthand how matter changes state.
Scribblenauts Unlimited: Players create objects and manipulate them to solve puzzles, helping them understand basic concepts of solids, liquids, and gases.
Portal 2: A puzzle game that requires players to use portals and manipulate matter in different states.

Learning Outcome: Students develop an understanding of how different states of matter behave through engaging, hands-on activities.

6th Grade: Music & Cultural Understanding

AKS Focus: Understanding the differences between solids, liquids, and gases (AKS 5.P.1)

Activity: Board Games & Video Games Exploring States of Matter

Board Games:

Ticket to Ride: While primarily a geography game, students learn about different cultures and locations as they build railway routes.
Dragonwood: A game of chance and strategy that incorporates imaginative elements, encouraging creativity and cultural connections.

Console Games:

Just Dance (Various Platforms): Students experience different musical genres and dance styles from various cultures.
Beat Saber (PS4 with VR): A rhythm-based game where students slash beats to music from different genres, learning about timing and rhythm.
Roblox (Music-Themed Games): Roblox has various music-themed games that allow students to create and participate in virtual concerts, fostering an appreciation for global music.

Learning Outcome: Students learn to appreciate the cultural and historical significance of music through interactive, movement-based games.

7th Grade: Geometry & Spatial Reasoning

AKS Focus: Understanding the differences between solids, liquids, and gases (AKS 5.P.1)

Activity: Board Games & Video Games Exploring States of Matter

Board Games:

Tetris Duel: A two-player version of the classic puzzle game, focusing on geometric shapes and spatial reasoning.
Connect 4: Teaches students how to recognize patterns and use spatial reasoning to outmaneuver their opponents.
Otrio: A pattern-matching game that enhances spatial reasoning and geometric understanding.

Console Games:

Tetris Effect (PS4, Switch, Xbox): A visually immersive puzzle game where students must fit geometric shapes to clear lines.
Minecraft: Players use blocks to build structures, reinforcing spatial reasoning and geometry concepts.
Superliminal: A first-person puzzle game where students manipulate objects based on perspective, reinforcing geometric reasoning.

Learning Outcome:

Develops students’ spatial reasoning and understanding of geometry through games that require planning and logical thinking.

8th Grade: Probability & Statistics

AKS Focus: Understanding the differences between solids, liquids, and gases (AKS 5.P.1)

Activity: Board Games & Video Games Exploring States of Matter

Board Games:

Catan: A strategy game where students use probability to make decisions about resources and trade, learning how risk affects outcomes.
Rummikub: A tile game that teaches players to calculate probabilities and strategize to win.
Dominoes: Students use pattern recognition and probability to plan moves and win the game.

Console Games:

Fortnite (Battle Royale): A game where students learn about probability through decision-making in the game’s strategy-based battle mechanics, teaching them how chance and statistics can influence their outcomes.
NBA 2K25: In this basketball simulation, players must strategize by understanding player statistics and using probability to make the best plays during matches.
Fall Guys (PS4, Xbox, Switch): A multiplayer party game where students learn to strategize and adapt to probabilities as they navigate obstacle courses.

Learning Outcome: Reinforces students’ understanding of probability and statistics through decision-making and strategic gameplay.