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  • May 19, 2012

    Game Room Ideas for Kids

    Most of the people we talk to in Maryland, Virginia, or DC about putting together a game room have children that will also use the space.  We love the traditional "man cave", but most families have a mixture of adult...

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  • November 21, 2011

    Poker & Card Table Buyers Guide Part 1

    A typical "Man Cave" item that we see in many home game rooms is the card table.  Most people think of the generic "dogs playing poker" style table with green felt and a couple of folding legs.  While these remain...

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  • October 26, 2011

    Pool Table Cloth Buyers Guide

         When purchasing a home pool table one of the biggest concerns is the cloth or "felt".  The biggest decision is whether to spend extra money on upgrading the cloth?  After a couple of decades working on tables, here is how I see it:  Lets...

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  • August 29, 2011

    Home Game Room Trends for Fall 2011

     As the purchasing agent for Robbies Billiards I have access to hundreds of quality manufacturers and I get special updates on "whats hot" in the industry.  This fall we are seeing a resurgence in premium goods from a few of...

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  • August 5, 2011

    BCA Trade Show 2011 Fall Product Preview

    Welcome again from the Billiard Congress of America annual trade show!  Vegas was the venue and the new product introductions were almost as hot as the weather.  Major trends this year included more custom high end product than ever for those recession proof...

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  • March 19, 2011

    Robbies Billiards News and Notes March 2011

    Good weather is on the way so it is time for another update from Maryland's largest specialty retailer.   Robbies owners were again asked to participate in the Brunswick Dealer Advisory Council in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.  While stuck inside a...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Game Room Layout Tip #4

     People spend thousands of dollars on quality game room items like bars, pool tables, poker tables, and games, but seldom put any thought into how guests will use these items day to day. If you have a nice big screen...

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