Students Disconnected? Spaces Underused?

Hardy’s Engage delivers and rotates interactive games into universities and colleges — creating a simple, fully managed way to increase engagement, interaction and energy across campus.

The Challenge

Many institutions are seeing:

• Students sticking within small social groups
• Limited interaction outside of lectures
• Screen fatigue from academic work
• Underused communal spaces
• Wellbeing initiatives that don’t sustain engagement

The intention is there.

The challenge is finding something students actually use.

Not another organised activity.
Not something staff need to manage.
Something natural, accessible and consistent.

When engagement drops, it shows:

Lower energy on campus
Reduced participation
Less connection between students

Over time:

Lower satisfaction
Reduced sense of belonging
Higher dropout risk

A Simple, Visible Solution

Hardy’s Engage introduces a rotating interactive games feature into student spaces.

It’s not an event.
It becomes part of campus life.

Each month, we install a carefully selected game into areas like:

• Student unions
• Breakout spaces
• Social zones and hubs
• Accommodation areas

Students naturally use it between lectures and during breaks.

Encouraging:

• Interaction between students
• Conversation and shared experiences
• Friendly competition
• A mental reset from studying
• Increased use of shared spaces

With monthly rotation, the experience stays fresh and engaging.

Fully Managed

We take care of everything:

• Delivery and setup
• Monthly rotation
• Collection and maintenance

No planning.
No supervision.
No added pressure on staff.

The Impact

This isn’t just about entertainment.

It’s about improving the student experience.

Institutions use Hardy’s Engage to support:

• Student wellbeing
• Social connection and belonging
• A more vibrant campus environment
• Greater use of communal areas
• Student satisfaction and retention

Small, consistent moments of interaction can make a big difference to how students feel day to day.

Investment

From £495 + VAT per month per site

A cost-effective addition to student experience and wellbeing initiatives.

Try It on Campus

We offer a limited number of free trial weeks.

Includes:

• Full setup
• One interactive game
• No obligation

👉 Send us a message to check availability

FAQs

What games are included?
Table football, reaction games, arcade challenges and more — selected for student appeal.

Will this create extra work?
No. Everything is fully managed.

Where does it work best?
Student unions, breakout spaces, accommodation and social areas.

What results can we expect?
More interaction, better use of spaces and a more engaging campus atmosphere.