upright=1.2|A recreation room arranged as a children's play area in a Chicago home A recreation room (also known as a rec room, rumpus room, play room, playroom, or ruckus room) is a room used for a variety of purposes, such as parties, games and other everyday or casual use . The term is common in the United States,  the term rumpus room is common in Australia, New Zealand and Canada , but is less common in the United Kingdom where the preferred term is games room. Often children and teenagers entertain their friends in the rec room, which is often located in the basement, away from the main living areas of the house. Usually it is a larger space than a living room to have the ability to serve multiple purposes and entertain moderately large groups. Contents Recreation rooms can have many themes and contents  .
upright=1.2|A recreation room arranged as a children's play area in a Chicago home A recreation room (also known as a rec room, rumpus room, play room, playroom, or ruckus room) is a room used for a variety of purposes, such as parties, games and other everyday or casual activities . The term is common in the United States, while the term rumpus room is common in Australia, New Zealand and Canada ; in the United Kingdom , the preferred term is games room. Often children and teenagers entertain their friends in their home's rec room, which is often located in the basement, away from the main living areas of the house. Usually it is a larger space than a living room , enabling the area to serve multiple purposes and entertain moderately large groups. Contents Recreation rooms can have many themes and contents , depending on their intended use .
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