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Game rooms are a fun space in your home for both kids and adults to enjoy. Host a game night with friends, watch your favorite sports team, or have a family game night with your kids. If you’ve been wracking your brain for game room ideas, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about creating the right game room for you.
When you start brainstorming your entertainment room ideas, think about the style and function you want. Will it be a kid-friendly game room? Will it be for entertaining friends? What kind of games do you want to play? Do you want it to also be a movie room? These factors will all play a role in the types of games and activities you incorporate into your space.
While most game rooms focus on pool tables, consider adding a dart board, ping-pong table, shuffleboard table, foosball table, indoor basketball set, hockey table, or a poker table. This way, you'll always have a variety of games and activities to choose from!
If you want to include a seating area, bar area, and different game areas, think about creating zones when brainstorming entertainment room ideas. Set these zones apart by using area rugs, bookcases, or room dividers. We also recommend measuring your space and mapping out your zones on paper before making purchases. We recommend at least 48" of space around all pieces of furniture. However, for a pool table, we recommend even more space so you can comfortably use pool cues without hitting furniture or walls. Check out Your Guide to Pool Table Sizes to learn more.
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Create your own at-home arcade with this arcade game room idea. Introduce classic arcade machines to instantly 'up' the fun. Choose from a variety of full-size or tabletop varieties to make the most of your space.
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Speaking of arcade games, you can also level up your game room with classic sports-themed games! Set up a basketball free throw spot to test your skills, or set up a roll-and-score station equipped with a built-in score board to keep track of scores.
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Cool lighting is the perfect way to add colorful fun to your game room. We recommend using strip lighting or under-cabinet lights to line ceilings, walls, and furnishings. Extra points if you incorporate vibrant blue, pink, and purple lights!
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Game rooms aren’t just for games. Try one of our favorite entertainment room ideas and consider adding a projector or big screen to turn your space into a movie room, too! If you love watching sports games or having a movie on during game night, this is an easy addition. Add recliners or bean bag chairs for an easy way to go from game seating to movie seating.
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Short on space? No problem! Just scale-down classic games for tabletop fun. From tabletop foosball to miniature air hockey tables, there are so many ways to increase the fun without overcrowding the room.
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Another way to maximize fun when you're short on space is by incorporating a multi-game table. These tables are designed to convert from air hockey and foosball to table tennis without the need for more than one game table.
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Go for a traditional look by combining comfortable pieces and casual decor. Look for items that feature warm, rich colors like this wooden pool table to create a game room with an inviting feel.
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Whether you are looking to make a kids’ game room or a kid-friendly corner in your game room, try adding in some of their favorites games. To make the space more fun, add in bright colors through your furniture and decor. Make use of wall space to make things easily accessible. Having a kids’ game room will give them a space of their own to play, draw, and still interact with the adults.
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Limit the number of trips you take to the kitchen by having snacks and drinks at the ready. Set up a buffet table equipped with snacks and drink selections. You can also make it portable by using a bar cart to display game room food and drinks! This way, no one will miss out on the fun.
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A game room is not just for kids, it can be adult-friendly, too! This game room idea for adults includes a bar for adults to hang out and watch their favorite sports game while the kids are playing. Turn the bar into a place for snacks where everyone can take a break from the game and replenish their winning fuel.
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Make your game room the go-to bingo spot with this game room idea. Get a set with a bingo cage, chips, and cards to make it official. Create a prize bar where winners get drinks, gift cards, or other prizes of your choosing.
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If you love the rustic vibe, add a darkly colored wooden pool table into your rustic game room. Choose decor that is wooden or has a distressed look. Opt for brown leather sofas and wall art that includes animals.
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Always be ready for a card game with a stylish card table and game set. Card tables are different from regular tables because they have specific designs to make card play easier. Sometimes there's even built-in cup holders for your drinks!
A game room doesn't need to focus on pool tables or other large games. They can center around tabletop games! This game room setup idea is all about making a space feel cozy by opting for comfortable sectionals and chairs. The goal is to make everyone want to kick back and hang out. If you are entertaining many people at once, choose pieces that can easily double as seating, such as an ottoman. Ottomans are easy to move around the room and allow friends to pull up a chair.
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Set the right tone for game nights with this game room decor idea. Hang up quirky abstract prints or focus on game-themed wall art depicting scenes of pool games or cards to connect to the room's purpose.
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Go for glam game room ideas by incorporating metal and gold accents. Opt for a game with sleek metal accents or add in pops of gold with your lighting fixtures. If you want to lighten up the room, try lighter colored wall art – it stands out on a dark wall and helps brighten up the room.
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Make air hockey tournaments a reality by investing in a stylish air hockey table for your game room. Choose from a variety of designs to suit your style and preferences.
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Whether you're into esports or fantasy games, you deserve a proper gaming setup. This video game room idea incorporates a space specifically designed for gaming to enhance your experience. We recommend lining a wall-mounted TV and entertainment center with colorful strip lighting to set the scene. Set up a few gaming chairs so you're always ready for multiplayer fun.
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Keep games and game accessories tidy and organized with this idea. Incorporate multipurpose furniture like storage benches or ottomans for added seating and easy storage solutions. We also recommend using a storage cabinet to house board games and other game accessories.
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Going for an industrial look? This wooden roll-and-score machine is the perfect addition to any game room, with metal accents that add to the industrial style. Add other elements of this style into your game room with wooden shelves featuring metal accents or brick wallpaper.
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If you are looking to create a modern game room, opt for a white pool table to keep the color palette in your space on the neutral side. Keep the furniture sleek and opt for abstract art or minimal decor to stick with the classic modern design.
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You'll love this idea if your game room also doubles as your family room or living space. Make tabletop games a part of your decor scheme by incorporating sleek metal, marble, or glass versions of classic board games. This way, you can display them on your coffee table or bookshelf without compromising your aesthetic.
Transform your yard or patio into an outdoor game area with this creative game room idea. Make room for outdoor fun by creating a space for cornhole tournaments, croquet games, giant stacking blocks, or large-scale board games. Whenever you have a barbecue or backyard party, you'll have plenty of activities to entertain your guests.
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