A recreation room (also known as a rec room, rumpus room, play room, playroom, games room, or ruckus room) is a

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used for a variety of purposes, such as parties, games and other everyday or casual activities. The term ''recreation room'' is most prevalent in the United States, while ''rumpus room'' is more common in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. In the United Kingdom, the most common term is ''games room'', or sometimes ''den''. Some, however, will have a room specific to one particular game or entertainment unit often found in a recreation room, or some have a ''snug'', which is a smaller cosy room for watching films and playing

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. Often children and teenagers entertain their friends in their home's recreation room, which is often located in the basement, away from the main living areas of the

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. Usually it is a larger space than a living room, enabling the area to serve multiple purposes and entertain moderately large groups.

Recreation rooms can have many themes and contents, depending on their intended use.

Entertainment

Recreation rooms are normally centered on some form of entertainment, typically an audio/video setup. This can consist of something as elaborate as a

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with surround sound or something as simple as a base model

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Seating

Couches, pub tables/chairs, bar stools, bean bag chairs, and recliners may all be used in recreation rooms.

Games

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s are frequent in recreation rooms. In addition to games played on a normal table, recreation rooms sometimes include custom game tables for

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(ping pong), table football ( foosball), table shuffleboard, air hockey, or billiards (pool). Custom tables for casino games such as

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, blackjack, and craps are also common. Other games include dart boards and

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s such as pinball and video games. More substantial game rooms may have mini bowling lanes, indoor golf simulators, and other specialty amenities.

Food and drink

Refrigerators,

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s, wet bars, popcorn makers, ice cream makers, and soda fountains can sometimes be found in recreation rooms.

References

External links

* {{Room Rooms Recreation