How to Plan Games for a Stock-the-Bar Party
Even adults like to have a bit of fun at their parties, so don't forget to plan a few games to keep people entertained. While the old pin the tail on the donkey could be fun, you should try to find games that are a bit more age appropriate.
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Plan Games to Play at a Stock the Bar Party
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Start with drinking games. Nothing is more appropriate at a stock the bar party. If you can't think of any yourself, check a novelty store to pick up a few alcohol-fueled versions of classic games like Tic Tac Toe or Checkers.
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Keep the games in line with the theme, if you have one. While poker tables will work at both a Wild West party and a black tie casino night, they will be out of place at a luau.
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Remember to play the traditional games associated with the event, especially if you are having a stock-the-bar bridal shower. Even if you have a great theme and everyone brought great bar gifts, play shower classics like toilet paper wedding dress, a history quiz and kiss and tell. Since stock the bar showers tend to include male guests as well, be sure to include both sexes when you plan the games.
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Set a schedule for the games if you have more than one. During the party, you will get busy and forget the games unless you've let someone in on the fun. Consider posting the time and location of each game at the front door. That way someone will remind you to get the game going.
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Plan to play the games about an hour into the party. By then, a number of people should have arrived, and everyone will start to feel comfortable. If you plan the games too late, people will be leaving or too drunk to play.
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Provide prizes that match the theme of the party to the winners of each game. If you don't have a theme, consider gift certificates or inexpensive shot glasses.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to plan organized games, set out a few classic board games, so guests can choose to play them throughout the evening.
A few days before the party, play all the games you are planning with a couple friends. Make sure that the games are playable and not so complicated that they lose the audience.
