During study halls, and nearly every waking hour of the day, The Mount is gaming. In fact, if you were to tally up the total time that students play games in a week it would total over 750 hours.

Among the student body’s top games are Brawl Stars, Retro Bowl, Retro Bowl College, Clash Royale and Baseball 9. Brawl Stars lead the charge with 59% of the student body reported playing, Retro Bowl with 53%, Retro Bowl College with 43%, plus Clash Royale and Baseball 9 round out the top 5 with 40% respectively.

While statista.com reports the average daily time spent by users worldwide on mobile gaming apps as 20.17 minutes per day, The Mount is far above with an average of 51.38, but it isn’t without good cause. “I enjoy playing games during study halls, after lunch, and at night with my friends because the school day can be stressful, and it gives me a short break where I socialize and have a good time with my friends,” Jackson Teetor ‘25 said.

Mobile Gaming at The Mount isn’t just about killing time; it’s a way for students to hang with friends and take a break from school stress. Sure, they’re gaming way more than the global average of 20 minutes a day, but as Teetor said, it’s a fun way to relax and socialize.

What sets mobile gaming at the Mount apart is the way it seamlessly integrates into daily life. Study halls are filled with quiet excitement after completing school work as students huddle over their screens, collaborating and celebrating victories.

Even after school hours, gaming spills over into residential life, with students gathering in dorms, or The Armory to play together. These moments create a unique balance between competition and camaraderie. It’s not uncommon to hear bursts of laughter or spirited debates over the best tactics, turning gaming into a shared language among the student body.

Whether it’s battling in Brawl Stars or kicking off in Retro Bowl, gaming has become a big part of life at The Mount, bringing students together for some collaborative fun.