How to Have a Game Night Birthday Party
Game nights are fun on any night, so it's no wonder they've also become popular for birthday parties for all ages. Board games, card games, video games and classics like charades, make a birthday party that's fun for everyone, including the guest of honor. With a few simple steps, a game night birthday party is easy and will be one for the memory books. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Small Party
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Wait to receive invite RSVPs before purchasing or organizing your board game birthday party because the number of people coming to the party determines which games can be played.
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Choose games that will accommodate the number of attendees at the party and are fun and appropriate.
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Schedule a variety of games so the needs of everyone at the party will be met. Choose some board games, some card games and some video games if possible, along with different types of interactive games like trivia, acting-out or guessing games.
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Have plenty of snacks available and play music softly in the background so the party never seems to lull while someone is deciding on a move or when switching from game to game.
Large Party
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Choose a variety of games to play at the party, including board games, card games and video games of all types (as well as trivia, memory, acting-out, guessing, charades, etc.).
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Set up different "stations" throughout the party. For example, one station will have a game of Uno set up for multiple people, while another station might have a TV with an Xbox 360 setup, and another station could have the game Twister on the floor.
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Create signs for each station with the name of the game and the number of people. Include a time limit for each station and a sign-in sheet so people can sign up to be next at any station.
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Create a common area for guests to gather in-between gaming and when they need a break. Include snacks, beverages, and music to keep the party going even when gaming is at a low.
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Tips & Warnings
Include games that induce plenty of interaction between players, like charades, and less interactive games, like poker, out of the party.
Always include the rules at the stations or read them aloud so that there are no arguments to ruin game play for the entire party.
