WHAT IS CEDAR POINT ESPORTS?

  • Cedar Point Esports is the region’s premier destination for daily video game play, highly anticipated competitive esports events and tournaments, and gaming-related experiences.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PLAY?

  • Guests who would like to participate in video game play or participate in other Cedar Point Esports activities will be charged according to posted rates available on the game station menu and at the check-in kiosk located in the center. Cedar Point Esports will regularly hold special events and tournaments that require purchasing a ticket for admission. Check out our event calendar for the latest information.

  • Cedar Point Esports offers access to our PC or Console Stations for an hourly rate via the purchase of a Play Pass. On weekdays, Play Passes are $12/hr and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Play Passes are $15/hr. Players will have the ability to load their player accounts with funds to provide access to Play Pass purchases over time. Memberships will be available soon.

WHAT KIND OF TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD?

  • Cedar Point Esports will feature events and tournaments of all sizes across a variety of game genres. 

CAN I PLAY IN A TOURNAMENT?

  • Yes. Many tournaments at Cedar Point Esports will be open to the public. Our events calendar can be viewed on our website.

ARE TOURNAMENTS ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL GAMERS?

  • Cedar Point Esports tournaments are open to players of all ages and skill levels. Review the specific tournament details for qualifications. 

CAN I WIN PRIZES COMPETING IN A TOURNAMENT?

  • Yes! Many of our tournaments include guaranteed prize pools where players can compete to win money. (Prize pools and payouts may vary. Please see our events calendar for details.)

ARE THE GAMING STATIONS SECURE? CAN I USE MY OWN GAMERTAG WHEN PLAYING?

  • Cedar Point Esports runs on its own secure network, so all player information is safe. We will eventually offer house accounts for most of the popular games, however we encourage you to sign into your own account so that you may continue your saved games, rankings, and progression. For our tournaments and special events, players are required to use their own accounts in most situations.

  • Attendants in the Cedar Point Esports center can assist with creating a personal in-game account for most game titles.

WILL I BE ABLE TO GET FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE CEDAR POINT ESPORTS?

  • Absolutely, come and enjoy Cedar Point Sports Center’s café offering for Phase I. Cedar Point Esports looks forward to offering multiple food and beverage selections for Phase II of Cedar Point Esports.  We simply ask that you do not have food at the gaming stations within Cedar Point Esports facility. There are cup holders in most stations for the storing of your refreshments that have a lid.

ARE THERE STAFF MEMBERS WHO CAN ASSIST ME WITH GAMEPLAY?

  • The Cedar Point Esports staff will be happy to help in any way possible, from set-up to game tips, but playing is on you! The only way to be the best is to practice!

WHAT GAMES CAN I PLAY AT CEDAR POINT ESPORTS?

  • Cedar Point Esports offers access to the most popular esports titles today. Our PCs remain updated with the game titles listed in our library, however you welcome your game requests. Should a game become “Most Requested”, we will work to include the title in our growing library. In addition to our PC lineup, guests will be able to play their favorite console-based games, as well, on a few of our stations.

CAN I BRING AND PLAY WITH MY OWN PERIPHERALS?

  • Yes! You’re welcome to bring in your own mouse, keyboard, and/or headset to play with on our PC Stations. We do ask that you leave your display monitor at home, though.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO THE PC STATIONS OFFER?

  • Without getting overly geeky, our PC Stations provide players with 24” 165Hz Gaming Monitors, HP Omen Gaming PCs running Nvidia RTX 3060Ti Graphics Cards on 32GB of RAM, and connected to HyperX Gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets.

CAN I MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR A PRIVATE EVENT? OR CAN I HOST MY OWN TOURNAMENT AT CEDAR POINT ESPORTS?

  • Cedar Point Esports is perfect for any size event, from a unique meeting space to a premier space for tournaments and live production events. The entire Cedar Point Sports Center allows for almost any kind of event you can dream up with ability to have private meeting space.

  • To book an event, please reach out to: CPE@northcoast.gg

IS THERE MERCHANDISE?

  • You can check out our Merch Shop and find some amazing gear, including our customized jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, accessories and more.

IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?

  • Players that are under 13 years of age must have a parent/guardian remain within the Cedar Point Sports Facility while they are gaming, however, if the player is under 8 years of age, we request that a parent/guardian remain within the Cedar Point Esports space with the player.

  • When we are open after 9pm, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18+ years old.

  • When content at an event is rated M-Mature by the ESRB, you must be 17 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian that is 18+ years of age.

  • When content at an event is rated A-Adults only by the ESRB, you must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

  • Unattended children who are unaccompanied after 9pm will be escorted to the security desk to wait for a parent or guardian.

Cedar Point Esports reserves the right to alter this policy at any time without advanced notice.

SAFETY

WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE WE TAKING?

  • Hand sanitizer stations will be placed in every main area of the arena, and available upon request.

  • A dedicated team member will disinfect all areas as guests enter and exit the area.

PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES RECOMMEND SELFSCREENING BEFORE YOU ENTER PUBLIC PLACES.

Please do not enter the venue if you’re experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Chills

  • Repeated shaking with chills

  • Muscle pain

  • Headache

  • Sore throat

  • Loss of taste or smell

  • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19

 

CAN MY PHOTO OR VIDEO BE USED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES?

  • By entering Cedar Point Esports and/or participating in events, guests grant Cedar Point Esports the irrevocable right and permission to photograph and/or record guests to use the photograph and/or recording for all purposes, including advertising and promotional purposes, in any manner and in all media now or hereafter known, in perpetuity throughout the world, without restriction as to alteration. Guests waive any right to inspect or approve the use of the photograph and/or recording and acknowledge and agree that the rights granted to this release are without compensation of any kind.

ARE SOME GAMES PHOTESENITIVE IN NATURE?

  • A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while playing video games.

  • Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms.

  • These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from fall down or striking nearby objects.

  • Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms.

  • If you or your relatives have a history seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing video games.

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