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10 Game Room Ideas

Brian Gregory

By Brian Gregory
Published April 20, 2023

Turn your spare bedroom into the game room of your dreams with a pool table, ping pong table, dartboard and more! Get game room ideas from Lowe's.

A side by side image of a poker game set and a boy in a blue shirt playing foosball.

1. Pool Table

A mahogany pool table with a red surface next to a cue rack.

A pool table is a classic addition to any family game room. It’s always a favorite among guests and even kids enjoy a good game of pool. 

2. Ping Pong Table

A mahogany ping pong table.

Ping pong, which is sometimes called table tennis in competitive circles, is a fast-paced game that’s easy to learn for beginners. If you have the space in your game room, a ping pong table is a great permanent addition. However, you can also find folding tables that can be easily stowed away when not in use.

3. Dart Board

A Toy Time dart board.

A dart board is the perfect choice for any gaming area where space is an issue. Dart boards take up almost no room and mount easily on any wall, whether it’s in a designated game room or even in your garage.

4. Video Games

An arcade style N B A Jam video game.

Bring back fond memories of youth with an arcade-style video game console. It fits easily into a corner of a recreational area, plus you won’t need a pocket full of quarters for hours of play.

5. Board Games

A multi-game board with chess pieces, dice, checkers and playing cards.

A classic never goes out of style, and the same thing is true for traditional board games like chess, checkers, backgammon and more. One added benefit of these timeless games is that playing them doesn’t make a lot of noise, so you can play them into the wee hours of the morning while other household members are sleeping. 

6. Electronic Basketball Game

An M D Sports indoor basketball game.

Shoot hoops anytime you want with an indoor electronic basketball game. It’s a great choice for both adults and kids as well as those who live in urban areas and don’t have the lawn space for an outdoor basketball goal.

7. Shuffleboard Table

A freestanding Hathaway shuffleboard table.

First introduced as an outdoor game in Daytona Beach, Florida in 1913, shuffleboard has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the last few years, especially the indoor variety. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or are completely new to the pastime, a shuffleboard table is sure to provide hours of entertainment.

8. Air Hockey Table

A Hathaway Phantom freestanding composite air hockey table.

Enjoy a riveting hockey match from the comfort of your own home with an air hockey table. Choose from a freestanding version, if you’re a true aficionado, or a smaller tabletop variety if you only play occasionally.

9. Foosball Table

A Hathaway Primo freestanding foosball table.

By far one of the most popular pub and arcade games in history, a foosball table will let you enjoy an action-packed soccer match whether it’s the season or not.

10. Poker Table

A set of playing cards, a card shuffler and poker chips on a green poker table.

Of course, no game room is complete without a poker table, an automatic card shuffler and poker chips. With the right setup, your home can easily become everyone’s favorite destination for poker night.