Everything You Need for a Basement Game Room

You want to have the gang over to play, but your basement boasts only an empty, boring room. You need to do some serious planning and shopping in order to get your game room ready. Does this Spark an idea?

Pool

Pool tables are available in many styles, felt designs and sizes, depending on your decor and amount of space, according to the Room Creation Ideas website. Consider adding lighting over the table, plus lamps or lights with dimmer switches in the rest of the room. Other additions include holders for the pool cues and tables and chairs. Pub-height chairs or stools with a pub table provide handy spots to stash your munchies and drinks while playing a round of pool, the website suggests.

Cards

Add a dart board to enhance your new game room.

If poker or other card games attract your attention, plan to install a poker table in your room, which can double for any type of card or board game, notes the Service Magic website. The table works even in a small space, the website adds.

Other Fun

If you have enough room, your design and gaming additions have few limits, according to Service Magic. Add a wet bar or small refrigerator for serving drinks and snacks, along with a couch and any decorations that fit your theme. Other gaming suggestions include darts, foosball, ping-pong, arcade games and a pinball machine. Toss in a television and invite the crowd.