There’s a reason arcade games and pool tables are popular in bars and why playrooms and parks are a thing: No matter our age, we just want to have fun at the end of the day. Ahead, discover 37 designer-approved game room ideas that are so cool, you can finally cancel that season pass to your local amusement park.

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01. Add a Bar

02. Go for a Chic Ping Pong Table

03. Buy a Transforming Game Table

04. Build an Outdoor Escape

05. Design a Minimalist Parlor

06. Create a Foosball Corner

07. Make It a Versatile Lounge

08. Add a Cocktail Corner

09. Build an Indoor Slide

10. Make It Music-Friendly

11. Play Shuffle Board

12. Convert a Corner for Chess

13. Install An Indoor Swing

14. Make It Multi-Purpose

15. Get a Pinball Machine

16. Add Skylights

17. Invest In a Pool Table

18. Frame Old Games

19. Create a Jungle Gym

20. Set the Mood

21. Make It Serve Double Duty

22. Convert a Garage

23. Set up a Projector

24. Build a Gaming Nook

25. Make It a Basketball Court

26. Take It Outside

27. Bring Out the Disco Ball

28. Make the Study Fun

29. Opt for a Ping Pong Table

30. Add Some Gym Equipment

31. Bring the Fun to the Walls

32. Use Your Vertical Space

33. Give It Speakeasy Vibes

34. Set up a Card Corner

35. Hang Fun Wall Art

36. Transform an Attic

37. Think Outside the Box

38. Blast Some Tunes

39. Host Tournaments

40. Shrink It Down

41. Put a Bar in Back

42. Make It Craft-Friendly

43. Make It Comfortable

44. Use Every Nook and Cranny

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