GameRoomTestedhttps://gameroomtested.comGame room buying guides: pool tables and cues, dartboards and darts, foosball, air hockey, shuffleboard, arcade cabinets and pinball, with room sizes and specs for families and serious players.en-us Dartboard Height and Throw Line Distance for Steel and Soft Tiphttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/dartboard-height-and-throw-distancehttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/dartboard-height-and-throw-distanceDartboard setup measurements: 5 ft 8 in bullseye height, 7 ft 9.25 in steel-tip and 8 ft soft-tip throw lines, diagonal check, wall protection and lighting.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Foosball vs Air Hockey Tables: Space, Build and Who They Suithttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/foosball-vs-air-hockey-tablehttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/foosball-vs-air-hockey-tableFoosball and air hockey tables compared: sizes and clearances, build quality, maintenance, noise, power needs and what separates a toy from a real table.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to Lay Out a Game Room: Space, Lighting and Flooringhttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/game-room-layout-guidehttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/game-room-layout-guidePlan a game room: clearances for pool tables, darts, foosball and arcade cabinets, traffic paths, lighting, flooring, power outlets and noise.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to Choose a Pool Cue: Weight, Shaft, Tip and Lengthhttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-pool-cuehttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-pool-cueChoose a pool cue: weights from 18 to 21 ounces, maple vs low-deflection vs carbon shafts, tip diameter and hardness, joints, wraps and break cues.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pool Table Room Size Chart: How Much Space Do You Need?https://gameroomtested.com/guides/pool-table-room-size-charthttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/pool-table-room-size-chartRoom sizes for 7, 8 and 9 foot pool tables with 48, 52 and 58 inch cues, how to measure, and what to do when your room is a little short.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Slate vs Non-Slate Pool Tables: Playability, Weight and Costhttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/slate-vs-non-slate-pool-tablehttps://gameroomtested.com/guides/slate-vs-non-slate-pool-tableSlate vs MDF and other non-slate pool tables compared: flatness, ball roll, weight, installation, durability, price and which suits families or serious players.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT