Best Games to Add to Your Home Game Room

A great home game room is not built around just one game. While a pool table is often the centerpiece, adding a few complementary games can turn a good space into one everyone wants to spend time in.

Whether you are starting from scratch or adding to an existing setup, the right mix of games depends on your space, your lifestyle, and how you plan to use the room.

At Sanders Recreation, we help homeowners build game rooms that work for everyday play, entertaining friends, and family time. Here are some of the best games to consider adding to your home game room.

Pool Tables as the Foundation

For many homes, the pool table is the anchor of the game room. It offers long-term enjoyment, works for casual and competitive play, and fits a wide range of spaces.

Quality matters here. Well-built tables from trusted brands like Brunswick deliver better play, durability, and a finished look that blends into your home rather than overpowering it.

Once the pool table is in place, the next step is choosing games that complement it.

Darts for Easy, Flexible Fun

Darts are one of the easiest ways to add another game without taking up floor space. A dartboard only needs wall space and minimal clearance, making it ideal for smaller rooms or areas where a second large table will not fit.

Darts are also:

Quick to set up
Easy for guests to jump into
Great for competitive or casual play

Many homeowners add darts as a secondary game that gets just as much use as the main table.

Shuffleboard for Social Play

Shuffleboard has become one of the most popular additions to modern game rooms. It is easy to learn, fun for all ages, and encourages group play without requiring fast movement.

Shuffleboard tables work especially well in:

Open-concept basements
Entertainment-focused spaces
Rooms where people gather and socialize

If you enjoy hosting friends or family, shuffleboard is often a natural fit.

Air Hockey and Table Tennis for Active Play

For households with kids or teens, air hockey and table tennis add energy to the room. These games are fast-paced and interactive, making them great for family competition.

They do require more open space, so planning is important. In larger rooms, these tables can rotate in alongside a pool table or serve as a seasonal option depending on how the space is used.

Games That Fit Your Lifestyle

The best game room is not about having the most games. It is about choosing the right ones.

Ask yourself:

Will this room be used mostly by adults, kids, or both?
Is this a quiet hangout space or an active play area?
How often will the room be used for entertaining?

Answering these questions helps narrow down which games will actually get played, not just look good.

Planning the Right Mix of Games

Combining games works best when the layout is planned properly. A pool table needs cue clearance, shuffleboard needs length, and dartboards need wall space.

Visiting a showroom makes this much easier. Seeing tables in person and talking through layouts helps avoid overcrowding the room or choosing games that do not work well together.

See the Options in Person at Sanders Recreation

Many customers come in looking for one game and leave with ideas for a complete game room. Seeing pool tables, shuffleboard, dartboards, and accessories together helps you visualize how the space can come together.

At Sanders Recreation, our team helps you compare options, plan layouts, and choose games that fit your space and how you play.

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Whether you are adding one game or building a full game room, choosing the right mix makes all the difference.

Best Games to Add to Your Home Game Room