Game Day or should I say Game Night, is a tradition in our household that started when my daughter was around five or six years old. As many young families learn, it can be costly to keep your kiddos entertained if you are constantly taking them places like the movies or to play centers, but one thing that costs next to nothing is hosting your own Family Game Night at home. There are tons of possibilities to make this time with your family as memorable as you can without breaking the bank. Here are some of our ideas:
Keep It Casual
If there is one thing I have learned it’s to keep it casual. Don’t put pressure on yourself or your family by insisting you stick to a set day and time, like every Wednesday night at 7pm. Be flexible, but firm on the desire to have your Family Game Night so everyone else knows it’s important to you. Now that both of my children have homework and activities that can keep them busy during the week, our game nights are typically on a Friday or Saturday evening, but if one of them asks for a different night, we make it work.
My monkeys playing Headbanz!
Variety Is The Spice Of Game Night
It is a good idea to have several game options, even if your family has one or two favourites. By changing up what you play each week you’ll be able to keep each other from getting bored (especially the younger ones) and hopefully teach them how to adapt to changes in rules. I also suggest allowing all members of the family to take turns being the banker or whatever important role there may be in the game. This helps your child to learn about responsibility, but in a fun way!
Feed Them Well
What would Family Game Night be without food? You can do things the easy way and just put out a bowl of popcorn, but where’s the fun in that? We like to combine our love of tasty toppings by creating a Pull Apart Taco Pizza the whole family can enjoy! It’s easy! All you need is:
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1 large onion, grated
- 2 packages of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
- 1 jar of Old El Paso Restaurante Picante Salsa Mild
- 1-2 bags of nacho chips shaped like little scoops or the flat ones
Fry up your beef, add in the grated onion and Old El Paso Taco Seasoning. Once your meat is ready, use a large platter or cookie sheet and spread out the nacho chips, but keep them close together. Sprinkle as much, or as little of the Restaurante Picante Salsa Mild on your chips, then add your meat. We like to put grated cheese on next and pop it into the oven at 350 degrees for about two to three minutes. Your cheese melts just perfectly and your Pull Apart Taco Pizza is ready to go! The perfect addition to any Family Game Night!
Make It Rewarding
Sometimes we like to add an extra bit of fun to our evening by having a fun wager. Since my kiddos are a bit young for a monetary bet, we ask them for suggestions. These have ranged from taking a task off of their chore list (or ours), to the winner getting to do a make-over on the person with the lowest score. Wagers have also included who gets to choose the film for a movie night, who selects next week’s game and so on. You can really add an element of fun to the night by including a bet where no one really loses.
William still prefers his Old El Paso Mini Tortilla Bowls!
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What is one tip you can share with us that makes your Game Day or Night events special?
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Suz
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My game day tip is make slow cooker chili – it can be started in the morning and ready by game time when you are ready after you have prepared everything for the festivities 🙂
One tip- don’t puke on the Cheetos
Always plan for too much food…don’t let your guests go home hungry!
What makes our game night special is great food as in all those delicious finger foods and having awesome friends to cheer on your favourite team with, plus the odd drink helps too!!
Great music, and lots of snackables!
Make all the snacks ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about it during the game.
what makes game day special is we all wear team t shirts and route for or fave teams we always seem to be divided right down the middle in our family that adds to the excitement
We make it special by making it pot luck – the food is always great, as everyone brings their specialties.
Wine!
We sometimes have little fun prizes for the winners of the games.
Definitely the food make game night fun, we love making fun food to eat when we play games…appetizers, homemade pizza, tacos….
Rotate each week who gets to pick the game and snack.
We always have plenty of snacks and lots of football-themed decorations.
I like to bring out food that we don’t usually allow to make it more special.
A great party only happens when you have great food which includes finger foods, snacks, sandwiches, hot food like tacos and meatballs.
Game night is more fun when we use a theme with a little decor and food and drinks to go with the theme.
Lots of finger foods….
Get plenty of sleep the night before, because nobody likes a cranky, sleep-deprived hostess!
I try to do most of the food prep the day before.
Just being with friends and family is what makes ours special. We do however purchase foods that we don’t normally buy and serve them during our get together.
I prepare ahead and have the family help with bringing snacks! 🙂
Lots of food and I try to prepare as much as possible ahead .
My tip is PLAN ahead! Make sure you have enough food and know of any allergies
Always have a good array of food!
Finger foods and friends are great!
I like to have a variety of food and snacks to make sure everyone finds something to enjoy!
My game day motto is to wear home team jerseys and have fun weather your team wins or loses.
We have lots of snack on game night.
My tip is in enjoy it with family with whatever good food you love.
My tip is to use slow cookers so that you can have warm food that can be prepared early. Also do finger foods so that you can have everything ready to go and you just need to put out so that you can enjoy your family and company.
Have some good music on in the background and have food ready and waiting when wanted. Have fun!
Great music, and lots of snacks
An assortment of food, music and great company
Great food will make Game Days great. Usually something comforting like slow cooker pulled pork or chili or eat-with-a- fork soup.
lots of snacks and beverages! (and put away all breakables in case the game goes south )
Make sure there’s good music and lots of great drinks.
Have enough food and drinks , seats for everyone , and mostly , good friends !
Making a dinner everyone enjoys and prep ahead of time.
prepping the food ahead of time so on game day just heat and serve.
One tip to make game day special
Do a variety of both healthy and sinful
Do both combined
And use decorations for the theme
the best tip is having great snacks & all your closest family and friends !
make a plan give everyone a job make it fun and enjoy
What makes our game night special is that we all share our favourite dishes so the hostess can also enjoy the party.
Plan and do meals that can be prepared beforehand so you can watch and enjoy the game with company.
Guacamole with tacos is a must !!
It’s all about the food! You’ll want to enjoy your family and friends, so hassle-free prepare-ahead snacks are the best!
lots of finger foods
Make more food than you think you’ll need, search for recipes to sneak in healthy ingredients, veggies and fruits, tooo – shhh!
have lots of finger food and great music
Wear jerseys, have friends over and have some appetizers and drinks.
Preparation beforehand makes it easier for us and having different food items that appeal to guests.
Great food and company are the key to the perfect game night!
I prepare ahead of time and I clean the next day so I can spend time with the family and friends! 🙂
Great food,like wings,chli,nachos and alcohol 🙂
We like to have a variety of snacks!
great nachos make our day special
to have a variety of finger goods, put out what everyone like, the big hit is nachos and wings
I plan ahead and make several dishes so I will have something that everyone enjoys. Wings, nachos and dips are always a hit.
I made my own chicken wings – so delicious
Plan and make food for more people than what is planned coming, so there is ample amount of food for everyone, even if people brings a guest.
I like to make food that’s fun to eat – anything that is interactive for the eater like nachos, tacos etc.
I prep everything the night before,so i can enjoy my family and friends and enjoy the game.
We make Chili nachos with all the toppings everything prepared in advance do you can watch the game
I plan ahead by getting all my finger food at Walmart it is the cheapest and the best tasting snacks for the big game #superbowl #familytofamily #Memories
Make all the snacks ahead of time
A tip I can share that makes my Game Day or Night events special would be to make sure there your furniture is covered up so that it doesn’t get stained and dirty with food or drink stains.
when getting your home ready for guests, set aside 50% more time than you think you’ll need. gives one ‘wiggle room’. thanks
Two ideas: prep the night before and always have extra food.
have lots of snacks and finger foods available
We love having the traditional appetizers like wings, dips, etc., but I also love to offer at least one sweet dish (cookies, chocolate dipped pretzels). I find that there’s always someone with a sweet tooth other than me!
We always play two or three different games. If you’re not good at one, you’re bound to be good at another.
Everyone loves a taco bar! Include some fun drinks (non alcoholic) that everyone can enjoy.
Make extra food. Leftover are better than running out!
My game day tip is make sure you have lots of drinks and food! And ask guests about food allergies before hand!
google or pinterest game day finger foods and snacks ! That is how I get creative because if not I would just be serving up nachos and salsa ….. not that there is anything wrong with that
I agree with a taco bar being fun for everyone – it makes it so that they can personalize their meals and feel like they are involved!
I go to the store the morning of the game and buy snacks for my friends
We let the kids be involved in planning what we should do to make it fun for all on game day.
My tip is prepare a variety of finger foods for your guests…that way there’s less cleanup.
Having food items that every one can serve themselves.
Game Day/Night is made special by the people you share it with! We generally do a potluck — lots of variety and self-serve. It works out well!
Seven layer dip is a huge crowd pleaser
My best tip is to always have a great variety of foods for everyone!
We like to play charades during the commercial breaks!
Spending time with my kids makes it special
wine,music and plenty of snacks !!
My tip would be a finding a recipe that everyone can enjoy: I am dairy-intolerant and miss out on some yummy and condiments, so I make these flavour-filled veggie tacos with savoury caramelized onion guacamole, baked sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce and cilantro.
Prepare ahead of time so you have time to enjoy the big day.
We all bring an appetizer to share and have a football pool .
Make foods that are easy to eat with your fingers – no dishes to do and dripping on furniture and the floor.
plan food ahead so you can enjoy the game as well
Pictures, lots of pictures! Also, make it kinda potluck .. have everyone bring a little something will certainly ease the pressure.
My game day tip is to make sure you have snacks and drinks to eat during the game that are not messy so you will keep your cards/board games clean and in good shape
Have most of your food prepared so that you can spend time during game night. Have plenty of snacks on hand.
we share our great beer selection and also serve craft soda for the drivers,
I make sure I plan for more people. I do up cold cuts, assortment of vegetables, pickles, and cheese for them to make their own sub sandwiches.
Always make a variety of snack foods such as wings and fries and make sure you have plenty of it!
My tip is having snacks and drinks ready so that we are ready to have fun together!
We love a good taco it’s the family favorite. For our family game day we like to just have easy foods such as veggies, fruit and trail mix while we are playing and of course some drinks. Great way to enjoy an evening of fun.
We make chicken “wings” using boneless, skinless chicken thighs–lots of flavour with less fat.
Advance preparation is the key.; have lots of finger foods ready.
family
We try to get everyone involved – either bringing something or making things that require assembly 🙂
Coordinate your decorations and plate/cup colours with your team’s colours.
We love to have appetizers for dinner and fancy drinks.
I like to serve some good wine!
My game day tip – serve food like chilli – it is hardy and it can be in the slow cooker and ready to go when its halftime – I use paper plates for a crowd so cleanup is easier.
We love to serve finger foods, because they are fun and we can eat them in front of the tv!
Our tip to make game day special is to share it with friends and family, makes the experience extra fun! Plus lots of great snack food! Thanks very much for this chance! 🙂
I ALWAYS WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT EVERYONE IS GOING TO ENJOY EATING OR SIPPING ON
make a list of the items you want to serve and plan ahead
Make much more than you think you will need and have lots of finger food
make muchie style food. tacos are a good choice, everyone can make their own
Keep a variety of finger foods (wings, grapes, chips, etc) and drinks out for your guests.
Serve food that you can get several servings from…like chili!
Lots and lots of chips.
good food and drinks!
We put up lots of decorations for the team we are supporting to get the spirit up!
Always have alternative activities planned for those who are coming along and are not into sports . games etc. And Also prepare food that is suited for those who might be vegan or have food allergies .
the fresh food
OU FAMILY IS A TACO LOVER,WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE TACOS 2X IN AMNTH OR MORE SO, DURING GAME NIGHT WE MAKE SURE WE GOT ALL THE NECESSARY LIKE FINGER FOOS, TACO AS WELL AND DRINKS, NOT ALCOHOL
Good eats!
Get stuff ready days before. Planning is the way to do it.
Having some yummy snacks or treats that are not normally eaten throughout a weekday night.
We bring out the fan gear and also make sure there are appropriate snacks available to keep everyone in the game mood.
We always try and make a really yummy snack but make it healthy too. Like nachos with extra peppers tomatoes, and a fresh salsa. And on special occations like Christmas I like to add dollar store prizes. Thank you 🙂
My game day tip? Have a potluck! That way you get to try everyone’s specialty dishes, and you don’t have to run around trying to cook and heat things up!
Try to have a variety of finger foods. Creamy ones, crisp ones, hot ones and cold ones. Also have a few dips, not everyone likes the same ones.
I usually make nachos
Make it a pot luck event and have lots of napkins
My family likes to have a tasty taco Bar, with Old Elpaso products.
We like to play 20 questions and trivia pursuit.
Lots of favorite snacks, pizza, also start earlier so you have extra time left.
PREPARE for tears.. any time I play RISK I end up losing LOL
Sweet Thai chili sauce. I add that to dips, even mix it with sour cream to make a fab dip. It enhances all it touches.
I get as many things done as early as possible.
The people you share it with
Lots of easy finger foods.. get everything ready before so your not in the kitchen the whole party
I always prep as much as I can beforehand so I can enjoy the time with friends…and enjoy the event!!!!
the food is endless appys so it’s a buffet rather than a sit down meal, and we keep the games interactive.
Game Day tip is to purchase Man Cave to truly enjoy all events in your home in style. Then make sure all meals are prepared 30 minutes before the start of the game so that everything is taken care of in time.
I do as much prepping ahead of time as possible, so I an spend more time with my guests.
many cheese & cracker varieties
Always have lots of chip and dip!
My number one tip for Game Night is keep with the theme; if you are hosting a sports game, make some treats that match the theme (i.e. baseball cupcakes). I also suggest having lots of finger foods, like cheese and fruit trays, tacos, Makes it easy to participate in the game, keep your hands free.
We don’t usually have desserts, but we do on game night….
Taco in a bag 🙂
Lots of snacks and games ready!!
To make my Game Day Special I ask each person to bring a dish and that way you get a real variety of food.
We buy precooked wings so we just have to throw them in the oven for great game day snacks.
Be prepared! Make things ahead of time – cheeseball, dips, veggie tray. When you have things made up you can actually enjoy your time!
Have lots of snacks and finger food.
I always make the appies and snacks mild and then have lots of salsa and hot sauce on the side so people can choose how spicy they want everything.
Each of us brings our own snack for everyone to share, like a game potluck.
I like to make everything ahead of time so I can enjoy the game and my company.
always have lots of food availble
MOUNDS OF NACHOES!
Having an abundance of food always makes my Game Day or Night events special
Play a different game each time..it’s so much fun and make each game night a different theme with different foods each time
Always have lots of fruit, veggies and soft drinks for people who can’t have the heavy stuff. And put out piles of strong paper napkins everywhere.
Good food.
Prep ahead as much as you can !
We always have each person bring something so we have a great variety and not all the work is done by one family.
Sharing food is a great way to enjoy an evening together. Potlucks are a great way to do that.
My tip is to prepare as much in advance as possible. For example, veggies and fruit can be cut the day before the event and stored in the fridge until ready to use. Sure cuts down on prep time!
Don’t overthink it & be prepared to go with the flow
Potluck is a great way to keep your stress levels down and food varied, giving everybody lots of choices
lots of Tostitos and old El paso dip, always the favourite!
I find having special drinks and special plates and cups alone can really enhance the party mood. so paper plates and cups, little umbrellas or cup embellishments and something as simple as mocktails (I just pour sprite in my grape juice!) is a great easy start
soft taco’s and veggies and dip
We have it potluck style, everyone brings a favourite dish/snack.
We place $5 bets on who will win and the difference between each team’s score. The person with the correct guess or closest to the final score wins all the pooled money! It makes it fun and a little competitive!
I try to encourage potluck to make things easier!
what makes our game night special is having our friends and family over for a fun time with lots of yummy food
Good food and plenty of it makes for a good time.
Prepare as much beforehand as possible, so you have time to join in the fun.
Lots of food and prepare it all in advance so you can enjoy the game and the company.
My tip is to create bars. Like “salad bar”, “taco bar”, “ice cream bar”, etc where all the basic ingredients are layed out & individuals can create their own to suit their tastes.
Enjoy it no matter what happens
The best tip is to invite lots of great friends!
friends
It’s the people that make it special–friends and family.
we always go potluck style so that no one person is too overwhelmed or stressed out. It really takes the pressure off!
Make lots of finger food.
We don’t really do Game Day/Night, but whenever we get together with friends, I found I prefer to serve one type of food only, like snacks only or sweets only. Makes it easier for planning.
Our game nights are extra special because we are in a game-exchange with our other game-nite families so we get a new game, or games on request, almost every time! Keeps it interesting and it sometimes allows us to try before we buy!
We make delicious non-alcoholic drinks so that everyone can have a colourful and delicious drink, even the kiddos!
Lots of delicious foods makes any night special,with your friends.
Make both regular and lower calorie snacks so everyone can choose what they want!
We order in some pizza and set out some snacks.
make lots of simple snacks, like nachos and wings
Always have lots of finger food and drinks, as well as great music!
plan supper ahead
Chicken Wings, Beer & Wine (enough said)
Have a wide variety of snacks
Turn off electronics and electricity use head lights and battery operated candles
have a variety of snacks and drinks available
Have enough drinks on hand! Nothing’s worse than having to duck out to grab more in the middle of your shindig!
My best tip for Game Day is to prepare the day before. Set out all the drinks and bowls for snacks etc. Thanks for the giveaway!
Family and friends
I make chili in my slow cooker and use paper plates ( the strong ones) that will hold all the snacks and the chili
My tip for making game day special is to prep easy finger foods! The last thing you want to do is spend your time cooking!
I like to prepare chicken wings then hide a “secret” super hot ghost pepper sauce coated wing in the pile. Makes for a lot of fun when someone wins!
Foof, Food, and more Food and maybe some Beer and Nachos, then more food!
Food always makes the night
I would do lots of planning before hand and then after deciding on the food I would do all the prep work ahead of time.
Preparing well in advance!
We put on our lucky jerseys!
We get everything ready beforehand so it’s not a mad scramble. That makes it much more peaceful.
We make lots of tasty food!
My tip is to plan ahead! Make sure you have the games and the food you need in advance so you can spend more time having fun!
We pick the game and snacks for next weeks game night before the end of every game night. It saves us so much time.
My game night tip is to prepare all the snacks beforehand so on the day of you just have to tidy the place.
I like to decorate my house with a sports theme and make up a variety of munchies like nachos, pizza, chili, etc. to have on hand to offer guests, along with lots of cold drink choices for all ages.
Plan ahead, make ahead, and enjoy the rest 🙂 crockpot is your friend
Make sure there is a lot of food, including my famous quesadillas make with Old El Paso taco seasoning and soft tortillas.
having a great big table for food & games is key and having a big table cloth is a must have
Plan in advance so it’s not a last minute scramble!
Having plenty of food and good people to eat with.
surround yourself with your best crazy people!
We’ve found that a ‘make your own pizza’ night is popular.
Maintain your traditions from year to year!
My tip is to prepare the food ahead, so you can relax & enjoy the game with everyone. Lots of good food – chili, pizza, nachos, wine & beer!
prepare the food ahead of time and have plenty of finger food at the ready once the game starts
Keep it interactive make fun and instead of selfies breakout the pencil crayons and draw portraits
Always prepare head of time and have a bit of idea what others eat and don’t eat.
Playing in our PJs and letting the kids eat junk food!
Lots of food (snacks, finger foods, drinks…)
Sorry, not into. Sports…for me a day alone shopping
food. food turns a regular game into a party!
Just having a lot of delicious food will make Game Day or Night events special!
I think having taco night is always a good idea because everyone can create their own taco or even nachos!
Make sure it’s fun for grown ups too!
Lots of yummy snacks and good friends to share them with.
I like to make sure that I have everyone’s favourite snacks/food/drinks
We mix up our snacks with healthy and not so healthy so there is something for everyone
Peeps look forward to my garlic parmesan chicken wings!
Better to have to much then not enough food. Everyone loves snacking on a variety of things, and who doesn’t like left overs?
Delicious fun food is the most important.
Have plenty of finger foods available.
making it a pot luck type of dinner/snacks
Having a variety of snacks and a few drinks
Make foods easy to eat and easy to clean up. And make sure to spend time with the people there too!
People loke food while they watch and while we all make dips, wings and more tey need something of a main dish like Chili so they do not go overboard on just the fatty food.
Having many snacks available
I always like to make a new recipe either dinner or dessert every time. It adds some excitement
Serve finger foods and snacks so you can munch throughout the night.
Invite friends over and make it potluck.
Have lots of variety in snacks and games!! It’s also fun to have friends over for a game night.
We put out art supplies so the kids can make signs to cheer on their team.
Always have good food,drinks and a comfortable seat.
Make sure you have a special snack.
Good music, good finger foods and cold drinks help make family night successful.
It’s a special night as it’s an excuse to gather the family together again for an afternoon of eating, drinking, and catching up. My game day tip is make foods that aren’t messy and are easy to eat in bite sizes. Saves you from cleaning up food everywhere after people leave.
Have a variety of foods so there is something for everybody.
Get the fam together and its always good
To have many snacks available.
just have fun and don’t stress about trying to please everyone and have things perfect
I make the treats the day before.
Good moods and great food
My tip is to keep it light and enjoy the event. Don’t let things get heated. Have fun!
Make all the snacks ahead of time and everyone be together in the same room to watch the game.
Homemade pizza, veggie & fruit platters and a fun game that is easy & fun for everyone.
Homemade pizza, veggie & fruit platters and games that are fun.
My tip is to have a nice variety of food and drinks out and don’t forget
the paper plates and napkins.
I recommend using paper plates so there’s less cleanup.
The one tip I can share with you that makes our Game Day or Night events special is sharing it with good friends and family.
prepare what you can ahead of time to save you from doing to much before the big day
We make it special by having some pre game ritual fun like trying out our own touchdown dances with the kids and guests.
What makes ours special is our football shaped red velvet cheesecakeball. It’s always a hit.
The winner usually gets a special treat 🙂
Wings! Nothing makes it feels like the Super Bowl more than wings. But to put a twist on the wings you can make some really nice Asian flavours. Always a big hit.
Make things ahead of time so that you’re not constantly running back and forth between the kitchen and the game.
To make game day snacking easier we always prep our food ahead of time so we can throw them in the oven (if needed) without any fuss. I also make sure I offer gluten free options for the celiac family members.
Lots of food and we usually all pitch in together to make it.
Having good friends there to enjoy it with us.
lots of snack on game night.
Keep it simple, chips, dip, crock pots (pulled pork, meatballs) – side of buns, cole slaw. Self-serve and so much fun.
Love el paso!!
Have good snacks!
Occasionally, can set up a theme for game night, like crazy hair, pjs, colour theme like red and then do potluck so get different kind of food, can all make the night special
Lots of food to keep the little ones happy !
I always make fresh guacamole!
Have all the food ready beforehand so that game night is special for the cook as well.
We always do pot luck where everyone brings a dish of finger foods or snacks and there is less clean up and we use paper plates and solo cups. And we do a BYOB.
Get your snacks and treats ready ahead of time so when your guests arrive you can visit. Also, a large bowl full of ice works great for keeping drinks cool.
Plenty of snacks and have guests bring an item each. Beer or Wine or Pop for guests.
Lots of finger food – noone needs to be searching for a fork at that crucial goal moment!
My tip is have lots of options! I lo e spi y and always forget not everyone else does! But hot and mild! (aka ketchup)
Having family and friends nearby makes for a great game day!
I like to have good music playing and plenty of finger foods!
Use disposable plates, cutlery, etc. to make clean up super fast and easy.
Include fave non alchoholic treat drinks or sparkling waters etc, add to quench the thirst of all the snacking gamers! Keeping it healthy is a bonus!
Lots of fruits and veggies.
Besides all the great appetizers, make sure you also include foods for your vegan friends!
We have three ‘T’s to make Game Night Special: 1. turn the telephone off, 2. turn the telephone off, 3. turn the telephone off. Not only is food a neccessity but, turning the phones off help to ensure that everyone is present and engaged.
I love game nights that are themed so I try to come up with food, snacks and drinks that are related to the game(s) we’re going to play. I sometimes even make cookies that match the game (like scrabble tile shortbread cookies or little gingerbread dogs painted with edible silver paint for Monopoly night)
My game day tip is to prepare everything in advance so we can all enjoy the game.
INCLUDE EASY TO MAKE SNACKS
Funny that Old el paso is on the picture as I use it to make the bet ever slow cooker carnitas. Have them during half time or anytime and they are great. It is all about the food and my team winning.
Finger foods! More time for family time!
Honestly I think food makes the night!
Make sure to prep ahead!
Plan so all have some fun.
Tacos, tacos,tacos. Grankids can’t get enough of them My 5 year old grandson eats 4 at each seating. Super yum!!!
don’t cry over spilled drinks or dips!
Stock up on lots of yummy snacks and foods.
Treats! Snacks are part of a super fun game night for us
Tons of food is always great!
invite only nice and fun-loving people.
We usually have 7-8 kinds of chips and dip to mix and match!!! Sometimes wings with different dipping sauces too!!!
we use a mix of old classics, and newer games with characters our kids love, that keeps everyone interested.
Lots of finger food. Easy to eat and snack on. My kids favourite is caramel popcorn.
I like to have lots of food and drinks ready, and take frequent breaks in the action to keep it from getting too intense.
Be prepared before the big game day!
Have everything, games, snacks and drinks ready to go and nearby.
Keep it simple easy food and do prep the day before if possible
Make sure all phones are truned off.
Plan ahead! Include music, food and fun activities.
I enjoyed reading this, some good tips too. 🙂