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A house is not a home. This is a saying that many of us know, regardless of where we’re from or what generation we hail from. While the concept is easy to understand, I would argue that many young, modern Singaporeans—and young people in other Asian and Western countries too—are facing the problem of living in a ‘house’ rather than a ‘home’. I’m certain there are plenty of us that treat our houses—especially apartments—as just a place to eat and sleep before going about with the rest of our days. I’ve seen many people, both friends and family, who live with having the bare minimum in their houses simply because they feel they don’t actually stay there much during the day and would rather be outside. This should not be the case.    So what does this have to do with dining pool tables? Having something valuable that creates joy in your home life is the first step into making your house into a home.  I believe that a dining pool table can help you make the transition from a house into a home. It provides you with an outlet for play while also making sure that you also have a practical space to use during work and meal times. The dual-purpose table allows you to efficiently utilise the largest space in your home and this is especially true for the modern home where space conservation is necessary.  Yes, having your own personalised game room will always be the dream. However, we cannot deny the fact that apartment spaces and CBD flats make having a dedicated playroom quite difficult. This is where owning your own dining pool table so appealing. With it, you won’t need to think about designing and creating a dedicated gaming room just to accommodate all your cool games and gadgets: you can just make them your living room’s centrepiece!   Practical Functionality: What More Can You Ask For? Dining pool tables facilitate themselves as being both a dining table and a pool table, but do you know that they can also come with other play options as well? In fact, some dining pool table tops are repurposed and advertised as being multi-functional for other types of games such as ping pong and air hockey. With a range of gaming options, dining pool tables can help you keep them all in one space (or table) while not compromising build quality or gameplay.  If you’re someone that’s more conscious about picking out furniture that fits your home, you won’t have to compromise and settle on having either aesthetic or functionality when purchasing a dining pool table. Most dining pool tables are completed with a wood or metallic finish so that they are functional and easy to maintain. This design feature pairs magnificently with the dining table side as it creates a beautiful centrepiece for you to serve any guests or family you might have over. When the pool table aspect is covered and not in use, dining pool tables look just like any other table, providing you an elegant and classy dining table while still being a fully functional pool table underneath it all.  In addition, the additional ‘table’ surface also acts as an extra layer of protection that helps to hide and protect your more delicate pool table accessories from potential pets or a child’s wandering hands. It’s essentially the table’s own secret storage compartment.  Perhaps you’re not keen on some of the standard designs on the market but fret not! Brands like Billiards Montfort offer a range of customisable options for you to create your own bespoke dining pool table. Instead of settling for just any dining pool table, why not just make one that is the right fit for you and your home rather than the other way around? Moreover, you won’t have to worry if you’re truly using it to its fullest. We understand that dining pool tables do have a substantial price tag on them, which is why it’s important to make sure the purchase is worthwhile for such a valuable investment. The pool table’s 2-in-1 build ensures it is regularly in use rather than being left aside in a corner (especially with lockdowns and social distancing). For families, a dining pool table would help to encourage your loved ones to join in on the fun, allowing for bonding sessions after dinner or during weekends when you just want to wind down and have some fun. If you’re worried about whether a dining pool table would be enough to accommodate yourself, friends, and family in the future without needing extra space, that won’t pose much of a problem. Dining pool tables follow standard pool table measurements, which means most dining pool tables can easily accommodate a minimum of 8 people. There won’t be a need for an extra table or having to consider upgrading (unless you want a new dining pool table!) in the future. With so many choices and versatility, it’s no wonder dining pool tables have been making such a big hit in the Singaporean market over recent years.     Who knows? Maybe by the end of it, this purchase will help to encourage the growth of your very own personalised man cave in the future. We certainly believe that a dining pool table is a step in the right direction for indulging the inner child in you.  Explore our range of Pool Dining Table.

Our customers range from private event holders, corporations, schools, and families. Recently, we're proud to supply a condominium management executive who wanted to build a gaming room in his condominium. He contentedly gave us his customer review of The Men's Cave based on a few questions. We sold him a Crown VI Pool Table along with a VDarts Mini Plus.   1. How do you go about selecting the types of game products for your residents? A few factors were considered when we started shortlisting the different games we wanted.a) Does the new item add value to the property? What kind of image does it portray to prospective buyers as well as current residents? b) Is the game appealing to a larger age group of residents? Does it fit the demographics of the property?c) Are the games we are shortlisting able to fit the space and budget constraints that we have?d) What kind of maintenance regime and cost are we adopting along with the new game?So it was important that the selection needed to fulfil the above criteria.   2. What made you decide on purchasing a pool table for the common space in the condo? The pool table was aptly fitting well into our above criteria. It adds an upmarket value to the property. It allows for play at any time of the day. It appeals to people of a good age range, from young adults to seniors. It also came in various size options where we were able to select the right table that would fit into our allocated room. And a good pool table guaranteed longevity and lower maintenance cost.   3. Could you kindly tell us more about your experience during the showroom tour here at The Men’s Cave? When I first visited TMC, I wasn’t very sure of what to expect as I was fumbling to understand the various options I had at hand when selecting the games. But Mr Gabriel ensured me that I was right at home. It was indeed a very good learning experience as well as an eye-opener into the work of recreation gaming. For a start, he explained the pros and cons associated with the options I already had in mind and took the time to understand the kind of environment and usage we are expecting. He was immediately able to recommend various options that suit my needs. It was an added advantage that the TMC showroom had almost every type of item I was looking for, and even more. For example, the various types of pool tables on display had ample space for firsthand tryouts, and that provided a direct experience of its texture and touch. It really simplified the shortlisting of options. I was encouraged to lay my hands on almost every item in the showroom and experience the joy they brought to the player. It felt very personalized and by the end of the visit, I left better aware of the options at hand. It was more assuring that this awareness was not purely based on reading alone, but was also based on how they looked, felt like and were played.   4. If money isn't a factor to consider, how would you have built the game room for the condo differently? I do not think I would have built it any different, as the items we shortlisted and bought were very reasonably priced and still were of the highest quality that we expected. I didn’t feel that I had to cut down on my expectations in order to meet the budget. If anything, I would have opted for a greater range of items to be placed at various parts of the condo if there weren’t any other restrictions. Eg: Foosball Tables, Basketball Hoops, and Outdoor Table Tennis Tables are some of the options I would like to add in the future.   5. Which products are the more popular ones amongst the residents in your common space? The pool table and the electronic dartboard are major hits amongst the residents. While the pool table brings in a sense of familiarity to the players, the dartboard offers a very easy and intuitive way for new players to get hooked to the game. I have even proposed and installed another dartboard from TMC at my office for my colleagues to enjoy a relaxing game of darts in between the busy work schedule.   Wondering what you should get for your man cave, office or game room? Read our product reviews to have a better idea. Alternatively, this article on building your game room should help you!

Do you miss going to bars or arcades when you could? Longing for the days when you could hang out with your friends and family without having to expose them and yourself to any risks in Singapore’s concrete jungle?  Whatever the reason might be, many of us are now spending more time at home than we ever dreamed of.  However, that doesn’t mean that life at home can’t be fun. Instead of dreaming about the past, we feel it has become more important than ever to make houses into homes that are fun and enjoyable if we’re going to be spending so much more time in them. In fact, why not bring the arcade experience right into your own home by making your very own barcade! While everyone’s interpretation is different, a barcade is essentially the concept of a pub/arcade that has been converted into a single location so you can have the best of both worlds. There isn’t anything stopping you from introducing these two things into the comfort of your own home! I mean, how many of us have had to cut a good winning streak short just because the arcade was closing and you needed to go back home? With a home barcade, such a problem will just become a thing of the past!   Believe it or not. People are turning homes into personal bars. Following the saying, “Work hard and play harder,” games also provide so many benefits to your home and work life. Just having a space at home that allows you to disconnect and even destress whenever it might be a rough day has been proven to help reduce your mental and physical tension, actually increasing your overall productivity throughout the day.  Also, don’t be fooled by the misconception that you need a lot of space to have your own barcade! You can utilise any space limitations (if you have them!) by choosing items based on your own preferences.  There are plenty of options for all your gaming needs, both big and small! At The Men’s Cave, we don’t believe in cutting corners and only source the best and coolest gadgets and games for your entertainment! Over the years, we've managed to create a wide range of products that will make you spoilt for choice! Here are some of our personal favourites that we recommend you try out if you’re tight on space and just starting out!: VDarts Mini Plus, Convenience and Quality in One!   [caption id="attachment_7014" align="aligncenter" width="884"] Offering both convenience and quality at a fraction of most retail prices, the VDarts Mini Plus condenses the professional experience of dart playing into the comforts of your own home or office space.[/caption]   The One and Only, Stern The Mandalorian Pinball Machine [caption id="attachment_10447" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] A treat for any Star Wars fan, the Stern Mandalorian Pinball Machine will transport and immerse you in the beloved world of The Mandalorian series with its fast gameplay, exciting visual effects, and brilliant soundtrack taken straight from the series itself.[/caption] The Classic Atari Pong Coffee Table [caption id="attachment_7745" align="aligncenter" width="738"] A classic game that began the revolution of video games as we know it today, the ATARI Pong Coffee Table will make waking up in the mornings with your morning coffee just all the more exciting![/caption]   Meet James, and his Bishi Bashi in his studio apartment [caption id="attachment_7955" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The quintessential arcade machine, the Bishi Bashi Arcade Machine is a hit, button-smashing fun for groups of all ages. Bright and colourful with a variety of different game genres to choose from, it’ll be a household favourite for sure![/caption]   How to get started quickly? If you'd like some advice on how to kickstart your barcade adventures at home, we're happy to provide you with a consultation session (they'll always be free!) on WhatsApp or in our showroom to test any products you’re interested in.  You can even check us out on Instagram to get all the inspiration on how to design your own game rooms or sign up for our newsletters (located at the bottom of this article!) for first updates, invites to exclusive events, and all the latest reviews and releases we have in store, just for you!  Let us make your homes the most fun place to be!