Transforming your vacation rental into an enjoyable paradise for your guests can be as simple as creating separate game zones in a dedicated game room. By mixing different elements of a game room, you can create an inviting area where guests can play games together. In this article we will share some recommendations for building game zones where your guests might choose to spend their time.
Build a Chic Game Lounge
A trendy game lounge with relaxing furniture and decor can instantly set the exciting tone of an area. Incorporate architecture and unique lighting to help develop the right environment. Diverse games should be included to appeal to everyone’s varied interests and let guests chill and enjoy spending time with those they are with.
Include an Energetic Sports Space
A sports zone is an excellent way to excite guests who enjoy sports. Decorate the walls of a designated area with memorabilia from sports teams, such as jerseys and sports posters. This special collection of items will excite your guests and energize them as they cheer for their home teams or even play fun sports games.
Build a Comfortable Board Game Space
As for dedicated board games for your guests, a designated area with puzzles or card games should also include comfortable furniture (i.e., bean bags or a comfortable couch). Consider this a cozy area for guests to gather and enjoy casual game nights with family or friends.
Add Some Retro Arcade Games
Lastly, no game room is complete without classic arcade games. Arcade games speak for themselves and add nostalgia to any game room. Think about whether you have kids in the family. You better bet they will want to spend time playing classic games! When your price point is too high for purchasing games, consider renting games for social events. You will want to provide a variety of games for individual and group entertainment, ensuring they are clean and in good shape.
Pinball Machines Are Fun
Classic pinball machines can bring extra entertainment value to your game room. You can establish a themed, nostalgic, and traditional pinball collection, giving extra character to your game rental.
Interactive Video Gaming Room
Modern video gaming stations should be added to popular consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or even simple vintage gaming consoles. Set up comfortable seating, a lounge area for viewing, and a game library with multiplayer alternative options suitable for family or group play to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all your guests.
Seating for Comfort
Comfortable seating options should be included in your game room, offering plenty of options for guests to be seated in bean bag chairs, on your couch, or in gaming chairs when in action, and have a social connection with their peers and family. Comfortable seating increases social connections and entertainment enjoyment during a guest’s stay.
Alternative Lighting for the Space
Adjustable lighting provides options and enhances guests’ mood while gaming or watching movies. Simple LED strip tones can add fun and excitement for other entertainment purposes.
How to Advertise Your Game Room
When your game room is ready for guests and you have the space complete, the next part would be advertising it effectively.
Be Sure to Take Fun Photos: Take fun, colorful photos demonstrating the fun and cleanliness of your game room space to entice guests to think of themselves having fun in your game room.
Ask guests for Reviews: Encourage guests to add a few sentences about their experience, always emphasizing they had fun in your game room or did something special like board games, etc. One guest review can be the difference you will see in an influx of bookings in your vacation rental.
Social Media Marketing: Social media is another way to market your game room rental. See if your guests will post and tag you in their pictures or stories, and use your business name or appropriate hashtags. Promote your social media pages with photos of guests having fun at your rental and game room as a bonus.
Investments in a game room can separate you from the competition in the short-term rental marketplace and add to your guests’ enjoyment and fun while staying at your vacation rental property. We all know game rooms can be a gathering of families and friends, where they bond, laugh, take photos, and create memories. Everything is centered on creating an enjoyable experience that guest will boast about upon departure and long after their experience.
So, get your hands dirty and create a fun environment where everyone can enjoy laughs, enjoyment, and, sometimes, even a little bit of friendly competition. Having games and an invitation in your short-term vacation rental will build your rental attraction for guests looking for an entertaining experience. Let the games begin!
This content originally appeared in our twice-monthly Guest Book newsletter.
