15 Best Game Tables to Keep Everyone Entertained

You don’t have to be an avid chess player to appreciate the thoughtful design that went into this piece. One side of the handcrafted tabletop is a classic chessboard, while the other features a totally smooth surface—great for cards or puzzles. Inside the piece is a secret storage pocket, which can hold the carved wooden chess pieces that come included with the table.

Game night will never get stale with the Infinity game table, a versatile touchscreen board that includes over 40 digital versions of classic games like Monopoly and Scrabble (as well as the option to buy more). Another cool feature? You can add up to six players remotely, so even distant friends or family members can join in the fun.

If you’re short on space, this dining table easily converts into a board game table (and vice versa) with its removable tabletop. The interior “vault” includes a leatherette game mat that’s perfect for Mahjong, Dominoes, Rummikub, cards, or role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, while the attached cupholders ensure no spills will interrupt the action.

Another space-saving idea: Get a multi-game table, like this convertible billiards and table tennis piece. It also comes with comfortable storage benches to keep all the relevant accessories in one organized, out-of-the-way spot. 

A retro-looking arcade game table is an instant conversation piece, and we think this one’s nostalgic design is particularly eye-catching. Plus, it comes preloaded with 12 classic games including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and Pac-Mania.

So, you want a game table but are worried it’ll make your home look like the inside of a sports bar? This mid-century style air hockey table from West Elm is the perfect compromise—the warm wood finish will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your decor.

“This chess table looks like it would be very expensive,” says one Wayfair reviewer of this table chess game, which comes in beige, blue, green, cherry, or silver. “Convenient size, beautiful stain and finish—it presents as a quality piece of furniture.”

Reviewers on Wayfair say this foldable set works especially well for table tennis games where square footage is limited. “Very cute and perfect for the space,” wrote one, adding that the woodgrain finish makes it “look like a great piece of furniture so it doesn’t cheapen my space.”

As beautiful as a handcrafted wooden one may look in your home, sometimes your budget, space, or situation really just calls for a simple folding game table and chairs set. This one from Amazon comes in an attractive soft beige, black, or grey.

Take your pool table game to the next level with this stunning piece from Pottery Barn, which is crafted from New Zealand Radiata pine. The custom drop pockets are made from leather (for quieter play), and it comes with a leather table cover, four cues, balls, and two racks as well.

A great Scrabble game is like a work of art—and you can treat it as such with this unique table. Simply slide the glass top into place after the game ends so you can admire all your clever moves over a celebratory drink.

The rounded edges and warm chestnut finish on this shuffleboard table are so elegant, we wouldn’t blame you for thinking this piece is too pretty to be useful. You’d be wrong, though: From chrome levelers that ensure the surface is totally flat to the hidden storage space in the legs, this game table is high quality and fully functional.

A classic, well-built pool table often means a high price tag, but it’s a legacy piece of furniture—the kind of piece that you and future generations can enjoy for years to come. This particular one from West Elm is made to withstand frequent use, from the spill-resistant felt to the leather drop pockets that allow for quieter play.

This custom-made cocktail table includes over 50 classic arcade games (Frogger, Donkey Kong, and more) in a stylish mid-century style wood finish. “Best purchase for our game room,” wrote one Etsy reviewer. “The games are a blast. Most of all, the craftsmanship makes this arcade a decorative piece in the house. We couldn’t be happier!”