| All work and no play makes Jack (or Jill!) a very | | | | However, you can find some of these games |
| dull boy. Even the most conscientious of students | | | | even cheaper, at places you may not have |
| needs to cut back on the studying and have | | | | considered before. Have a bowling alley near |
| some fun every once in awhile. But for most | | | | campus? (I'll bet there are at least 3!) Bowling |
| college students, money is a major obstacle to | | | | alleys frequently have small game rooms that |
| cutting loose and having a night on the town. | | | | include air hockey tables, pool tables, and video |
| Once you've convinced yourself you've earned it - | | | | games. They don't want you to get bored while |
| maybe you just aced a tough Biology test, made | | | | you're waiting for a lane! |
| it into an elite intern program, or passed a | | | | What about the campus rec center? Chances are |
| semester you thought you'd actually fail - it's time | | | | there's at least a ping pong table, and it's free! |
| to have some fun. Problem is, you're low on | | | | Hotels sometimes have game rooms as well, |
| funds. Well, this has been the dilemma of fun | | | | where the games may be free or less expensive |
| loving students ever since college (and shy high | | | | than normal. Even if you're not staying there, you |
| tuition) was invented. | | | | can probably use the facilities. (Just look like you |
| Never fear, there is fun to be had out there that | | | | know where you're going and you'll be good!) |
| is cheap and may even be free! The most | | | | Are you a member of a church? Feel like joining |
| obvious of choices may be a local arcade or | | | | or at least attending one? Churches that are near |
| game room. You can blow off some steam in one | | | | or on campus often have pretty good young |
| of these musty havens with only a few bucks. | | | | adult programs. They want to appeal to your |
| There are any number of fighting, shooting, | | | | interests, and will probably have a rec room that |
| punching, racing, and flying simulators to play, only | | | | includes an air hockey or pool table. Classic video |
| for a bit of coin to start. | | | | games may even be present - who can go |
| You can even hit those places that offer dinner | | | | wrong with Ms. Pac Man or Space Invaders? |
| and then some fun adult Chuckie Cheese-style | | | | No matter where you find your fun, know that |
| entertainment. Skeeball, foosball, interactive | | | | it's out there to be had. You can play lots of |
| simulation games, dancing games and even to old | | | | different types of games for very little money, |
| standbys - pool and air hockey tables are available | | | | or even for free if you know where to look. So |
| for your enjoyment. For just a bit of cash - | | | | get out there, let your hair down and close that |
| maybe $10 or $20 bucks - you can while away | | | | calculus book for a bit. You deserve it! |
| an hour or so in the world of adult pretending. | | | | |