As winter begins this week, and we are in the holiday season, this time of the year brings an opportunity to create memorable moments with loved ones. While many people associate winter with staying cozy indoors, why not turn your living space into a fun filled place for togetherness and endless entertainment? A holiday game room makeover is the perfect way to do just that. We are going to review some of the benefits of a home game room and how they can give you and your family an outlet for togetherness during the winter months and beyond.
Benefits of a Holiday Game Room Makeover
This week we will experience the shortest day of the year, and while we are no strangers to the cold unpredictable weather in Northeast Ohio and Erie, PA, whether you want to hear this or not, some of the coldest days are still ahead of us for the season. Odds are, this is the time when you and your family are buckling down inside, ready to find as many ways as possible to remain active and avoid a case of the Winter Blues. The good news is, this time of the year offers a wonderful reason to take on a holiday game room makeover, so you can have a place for endless entertainment this winter and beyond.
While we have reviewed the benefits of having a game room in your home before, and how a game room could be the perfect holiday gift for your family, if you didn’t take our guidance then, this could be the year, so we are going to dive in a bit deeper as to how a holiday game room makeover can make all the difference for you and your family this winter and into the New Year.
- Strengthening Bonds: Game tables, such as foosball, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, and board games, have a unique ability to bring people together. As the snow falls outside, gathering around a game table ignites friendly competition and laughter that bridges generation gaps. Whether its grandparents facing off against grandchildren or friends battling it out for bragging rights, game tables provide the ideal setting for building memories that will last a lifetime and strengthening family and friendship bonds.
- Encouraging Healthy Competition: Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? In a time when people seem to always be on their phones and other devices, a holiday game room makeover, can give you just the space to have everyone put those phones down and interact. Engaging in friendly matches not only gets the adrenaline pumping but also promotes teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Unplugging and Connecting: As we mentioned above, nowadays it is really hard to get people to give their undivided attention and to truly disconnect from the outside world. In fact, according to recent data, the average person spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phone each day. And 1 in 5 smartphone users spends upwards of 4.5 hours on average on their phones every day. A game room makeover encourages everyone to unplug from technology and engage in real life interactions.
- Multi-Generational Entertainment: Game rooms appeal to people of all ages and generations. More experienced generations can teach others their timeless game strategies, while younger family members can bring a fresh perspective and energy to the mix. This multi-generational entertainment can create memories and traditions that are passed down through generations.
- Enhancing Cognitive Function: Games aren’t just fun, they also offer cognitive benefits. Video games, board games, table games, and more, all stimulate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. During winter when outdoor activities may be limited, games provide an avenue for mental stimulation and growth. Studies have shown that regular engagement in mentally challenging games can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in later years in life.
A holiday game room makeover could be just what you and your family need to get you through the upcoming winter months and to help you combat the Winter Blues.
At Litehouse Pools & Spas, we know, that when it comes to creating a game room for your home and family, it is not one size fits all. Litehouse has a large selection of game room furniture, billiards, game tables and games, bars and bar stools, and more. We can help you to create the perfect game room and make it the new favorite room in your home to keep you and your family entertained all year long.
