5 Game and Gaming Room Setup Ideas for the Ultimate Play Space

For kids and parents alike, a room dedicated to fun and games is a necessity.

No matter our age, everyone needs to have a chance to play sometimes. Being able to play takes us away from our everyday responsibilities of school, work, and chores for a little while.

So, what should you include in your gaming room setup?

With so many options for your game room, narrow it down with these five ideas. Keep reading to get some ideas for your game room!

1. Make it a Multi-Purpose Room

As a parent, maybe you want to relax and unwind at the end of the day, but you feel guilty being away from your family.

This is why a multi-purpose game room is perfect! It offers something for everyone to do. From a movie area to a play area for the little ones, to a bar or pool table for the adults. The multi-purpose game room allows you to spend guilt-free family time together.

2. Make a DIY Basketball Court

If you live in a colder area, your driveway basketball court is going to be a seasonal idea.

So, why not DIY a basketball court in your game room? You don’t have to get too fancy with this. Clear out some space for running and jumping, add a basketball hoop, and start up a game!

3. Add a Ping Pong Table

Forrest Gump isn’t the only one who loves ping pong, ping pong is a popular family activity!

Adding a ping pong table to your game room is a great way to play with family without resorting to dusty old board games. To mix up game night, divide into teams and have a ping pong championship complete with a prize.

4. Add a Chalkboard Wall

While some kids love to run, jump and compete, others just want a way to be creative.

If one of your little ones loves art, why not consider adding a chalkboard wall is pretty easy to add, and it’s a great way to include your artistic kiddo in family game night.

5. Set Up a Board Game Corner

Board games are a staple for a fun game night.

While every night may not be a board game night, how nice would it be to have space when it is? The corner for board games could include a shelf to store the games, a table to play on, and a whiteboard for keeping score!

Make Your Gaming Room Setup a Dream Come True

Everyone has their own idea of what their dream game room looks like, but there’s no reason all of them can’t be included.

As you plan your gaming room setup, take everyone’s hobbies and interests into consideration. Plus, you can’t forget to include activities that the whole family can participate in.

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*By LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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