{"id":1654,"date":"2016-10-30T23:31:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T23:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2023-04-27T18:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T18:52:13","slug":"hot-hotel-game-room-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/hot-hotel-game-room-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Hotel Game Room Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want more guests and patrons, your hotel or resort needs to be remembered as much as the rest of the trip. A hot hotel game room is a great way to deepen the experience of your guests and keep them coming back for more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1655\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1655\" class=\"wp-image-1655 size-full\" title=\"Great Hotel Game Room and Pub\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hotel-Game-Rooms-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"A Hotel Game Room and Pub with Billiards Table\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hotel-Game-Rooms-optimized.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hotel-Game-Rooms-optimized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hotel-Game-Rooms-optimized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hotel-Game-Rooms-optimized-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hotel game room and pub. Picture, under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow\u201d\">CC0 License<\/a> via Pixa Bay.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Here are some options to take your hotel game room to the next level:<\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Snacks and Drinks<\/h2>\n<p>Food and drinks draw in people who want to relax and convinces them to stay. Without some snacks and drinks to fill their appetites, your hotel game room will be empty most of the time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Mix and match snack combos<\/strong><\/span>: A selection of snacks like chocolate bars, Chex Mix, and chips and salsa. Have options for large \u201ca la carte\u201d helpings, or sample trays.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Have a snack tab<\/strong><\/span>: Much like a bar tab, so guests can pick and choose what they\u2019d like without having to miss too much game time.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Snack tokens<\/strong><\/span>: Similar to a bar tab, have customers purchase snack tokens when they come in. They can redeem them for different snacks as they play. Also good options for friendly poker game wagers.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Drink bar<\/strong><\/span>: Your drink bar should have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Martinis, mimosas, cocktails, hot chocolate, and chocolate milk are all great choices. Keep the alcoholic beverages below the bar.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the selections <span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>versatile<\/strong><\/span>, so your patrons don\u2019t get bored of their options and families don\u2019t feel like they\u2019re taking their children to a full bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Table Games<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/pool-tables\/\">Billiard Tables<\/a>: The classic billiard table is at the heart of any game room. Groups playing around letting off the day\u2019s stress or discussing business ventures are common sights. Definitely one of the essentials.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/shuffleboard-tables\/\">Shuffleboard<\/a>: The game of shuffleboard has been making a comeback in recent years. Amateurs and professionals of all ages will love competing against one another in this great game of skill.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/table-tennis-tables\/\">Table Tennis<\/a>: Table tennis matches are fast-paced and tactically-oriented. Whether you have heightened senses and reflexes, or just in it to try, table tennis is a game everyone can enjoy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/gaming-tables\/\">Card Game Area<\/a>: A table made for card games like solitaire or poker draw people in. Gambling may not be permitted, but friendly games between rivals are fun and exciting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/foosball-tables\/\">Foosball<\/a>: This fun game is another beloved staple of the best game rooms. Foosball is a fan favorite for younger generations, but older generations will definitely be tempted to relive the nostalgia.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/dartboard\/\">Darts<\/a>: There\u2019s nothing like a game of darts to foster some friendly competition. A test of skill always leads to the most bragging rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arcade Areas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Skee Ball<\/strong><\/span>: Skee ball lanes are awesome for children of any age. Rolling the balls up the field and trying to get a personal best or beat a friendly rival.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Video Games<\/strong><\/span>: Electronic arcade games are especially popular options for hotels catering to families. Children and teenagers will love classic arcade machine games like Pac Man, thrilling fighting games like Mortal Kombat, or virtual shooting simulators.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Bean Bag Toss<\/strong><\/span>: This simple game requires few pieces of equipment, but provides endless amusement. The game\u2019s simplicity lets hotel patrons set their own rules and make up new ways to play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make Your Mark<\/h2>\n<p>The first step to great reviews and increased popularity is to make your hotel a destination, not just a place to sleep. 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