{"id":360,"date":"2023-09-25T21:01:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devtwo.clickactivate-accounts.com\/sharks23-site3A\/?page_id=360"},"modified":"2024-11-12T21:16:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T21:16:14","slug":"why-buy-a-pool-table","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/dev.clickactivate-accounts.com\/sharks-blocksy1\/why-buy-a-pool-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Buy a Pool Table?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-797df46 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"797df46\"><style>.stk-797df46 {background-color:transparent !important;background-image:url(http:\/\/dev.clickactivate-accounts.com\/sharks-blocksy1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bg-bw-devone-sharks-pageheader1600px-1.jpg) !important;}.stk-797df46:before{opacity:1 !important;background-image:linear-gradient(121deg,rgb(201,201,201) 60%,rgba(222,164,120,0) 100%) !important;}.stk-797df46-column{max-width:1290px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-797df46-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-15188f6 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"15188f6\"><style>.stk-15188f6-inner-blocks{row-gap:0px !important;}.stk-15188f6 {background-color:#00000000 !important;max-width:1218px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-15188f6:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}.stk-15188f6-container{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-15188f6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-15188f6-inner-blocks\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Why Buy a Pool Table?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many reasons why pool is universally appealing. From its inception in the 17th century, pool has been the most popular game throughout the world. Here are seven compelling reasons why a pool table may be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#1 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; Spend Precious Time with Your FamilyThe rapid pace of today&#8217;s world makes it difficult to find time for family activities. Organizing any kind of family activity can be overwhelming considering the many complications&#8211;too hot outside, too cold outside, too expensive to go out, and too difficult to coordinate everyone&#8217;s schedule. Spend time with your family over a game of 9-Ball, no matter what the season, time of day or temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#2 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; You Won&#8217;t Wonder Where Your Kids AreA billiard table will make your house the place where your kids and their friends want to hang out. Pool incorporates the total fun game room experience. While playing you can also eat, talk, watch TV, and listen to music&#8211;all the things kids like to do, and you&#8217;ll feel confident knowing your kids are safe at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#3 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; Remember the Good TimesRemember the good times you had as a kid playing pool at grandma&#8217;s and grandpa&#8217;s house? Or at your best friend&#8217;s house just down the street? Bring back those great memories from days long ago and create new memories for your family and friends with a pool table in your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#4 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; Entertain Your GuestsPlay in casual clothes or formal attire, daytime or nighttime, by the rules or add some creativity by making up new games. Playing pool is a great way for your guests to mingle with each other and its much more fun than sitting on a couch struggling for relevant conversation topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; Any Room Can Become the Game RoomMore and more families today are making space in their lives&#8211;and in their homes&#8211;for family activities. Utilizing basements, dens, lofts, bonus rooms, and family TV rooms, homeowners are creating rooms that serve as social centers and entertaining game rooms all in one. How about remodeling that stuffy formal living room that you never use anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#6 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; The Number One Choice For Game Rooms, Whether you opt for a basic table for the kids, or a table with all the prestigious details of fine furniture, a pool table is a must have item. Tables are available in a wide range of styles and prices. For accurate and reliable play however, you&#8217;ll want to make sure that you purchase a slate table that meets Billiards Congress of America (BCA) specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#7 Reason<\/strong> &#8211; America&#8217;s Favorite Pastimes; Billiards is a classic game that has been around since the 17th century. It has clearly stood the test of time and continues to be a popular game. In fact, it is reported to be one of the fastest growing leisure sports and you don&#8217;t have to be a trained athlete to participate. The young, the old, and everyone in between can enjoy a game of pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-483a3a6 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"483a3a6\"><style>.stk-483a3a6 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-483a3a6:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-483a3a6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e67ac92\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e67ac92\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e67ac92-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e67ac92-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-44c1d0b\" data-block-id=\"44c1d0b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-44c1d0b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2b628d4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2b628d4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2b628d4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - 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