Organizing A Game Night
Planning a party? Whether there’s a special occasion coming up or you just want to get together with your friends, a games night is a lovely way to celebrate.
And when you tailor the evening with an adults-only schedule, things can get hilarious very quickly!
From the buffet food to the guestlist and games schedule, we’ve covered everything you should know about planning a great games night below.
Think of your guestlist
Firstly, you should decide how many people you’d like to attend the evening. You need enough friends with you to have fun and help all the games to run smoothly, but you don’t want to overcrowd your home or leave anyone out.
Make some invites and provide any details of dress themes or special notes. Ask for an RSVP to help you get organised in the days leading up to the party.
Choose the games
Choosing the games and creating a schedule for the night will make sure that everyone’s on the same page. Plus, if you know when to take breaks, you’ll keep everyone engaged for longer.
Traditional games are a solid choice. If you’ve got a few consoles and you’re sticking to a casino theme, you could try an online casino game together for friendly competition. From darts and dominoes to card games like poker, there so many classic games to keep the party going. Just remember to gamble responsibly if you’re spending any money on the night.
Set the scene
Next, you should make the gaming space comfortable. Provide plenty of cushions and blankets and make sure that the seating is suitably set up for easy screen viewing.
If not all your guests are close friends, try to keep the seating a little bit spread apart to give everyone some personal space. If you’re planning a theme, you could switch up some colours to reflect that – or even make DIY decorations for a laugh.
Provide food and drinks
You need to keep your guests fuelled up for the action!Before the day of the party, it’s worth deciding whether you’d like to provide buffet food throughout the evening or if you’d prefer to serve a meal at a specific time.
It depends on how much structure you’d like – and how much time you’re willing to take away from the games! To keep things simple and speedy, we recommend finding your favourite canapé recipes and preparing the food beforehand. As for the drinks, it’s worth providing a selection of soft drinks and adult-friendly options too. From juice and soda to craft beer and fizz, there are so many tipples to choose from.
Have a backup plan
Lastly, your party guests might not enjoy a particular game as much as you’d hoped. If that happens, don’t panic! Rather than struggling through to the end of a game that’s already lost its momentum, it could be worth abandoning ship and turning to your backup plan.
Whether that’s a simple card game, a time-out break, or a chance to play a multiplayer console game, there are so many ways to change the tone. Once you’ve planned your set schedule for the evening, you should always keep a few more ideas in your pocket.
Ready to play?
With the right planning, you and your friends can enjoy a memorable and fun-filled game night. Don’t take the rules too seriously! Sit back, relax, and let everyone get a chance to feel the thrill of a win.
