{"id":6699,"date":"2023-09-06T16:56:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T20:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:11:13","slug":"game-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/game-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host the Perfect Game Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2071_1000x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2071_1000x700.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2071_1000x700-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2071_1000x700-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Want to break out of your usual dinner party routine? Need a new IRL activity for the group chat? Tired of making the same small talk over and over again (wow that\u2019s a great golf score!!)? Why not host an unforgettable game night?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>So how <em>do<\/em> you win at hosting game night? Follow along for a few simple fall entertaining tips that will have your guests raring for a rematch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Curate Your Cocktail Hour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to hosting a successful game night is to provide your guests with a full selection of cocktails (or mocktails!) to get everyone\u2019s competitive juices flowing. In addition to assembling a savory charcuterie board and picking a few of your favorite wines to enjoy at your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/dining-room-sets\/p\/20081137\">Bettie 7-Piece Dining Set<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/dining-room-sets\/p\/20081128\">Bettie 5-Piece Round Dining Set<\/a>, mix up a batch of cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhappyfoodie.com\/apple-butter-old-fashioned-cocktail\/\">apple butter old fashioned cocktails<\/a> courtesy of the Simply Happy Foodie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll need:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 oz Bourbon (we like Buffalo Trace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup Apple Cider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 shakes Angostura Bitters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugar Rim for Glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Tbsp Coarse Sugar (or sugar\/brown sugar mix)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2737_1000x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6703 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2737_1000x700-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2737_1000x700-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2737_1000x700-1-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to prepare:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sugar the rim of the glass by holding the glass upside down and dipping the glass in apple cider about \u00bd inch. Then dip in coarse sugar, or a sugar\/brown sugar mix. Set aside.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add ice and shake for 20-30 seconds.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour over large ice cubes in an old fashioned glass.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with a cinnamon stick and thinly sliced apple<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your beverages with a quick warm up round of gin rummy to kick off the evening!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Let the Games Begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2657_1000x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6752\" style=\"width:840px;height:588px\" width=\"840\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2657_1000x700.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2657_1000x700-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2657_1000x700-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once your guests have gotten their heads in the game (night), move the party over to the living room for the main event. Gather around the coffee table, or divide into groups if you are playing team games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interactive party games like Charades will get your guests on their feet.  A game of Pictionary will unleash your inner artist.  Or if you&#8217;re a mystery-loving sofa sleuth play Mafia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something a little more low-key, classic card games like Spades, War, Dutch, &amp; Spit are great choices too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Snack Break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_3780_1000x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_3780_1000x700.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_3780_1000x700-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_3780_1000x700-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By now you\u2019ve no doubt worked up an appetite \u2013 so take a break and set up a snack plate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pistachio-and-date-ricotta-crostini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pistachio and date ricotta crostinis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/rosemary-roasted-cashews-recipe-1941586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rosemary roasted cashews<\/a> on a Bob\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/c\/coffee-tables-end-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coffee table<\/a> \u2013 perfect for enjoying some bites without ever leaving the couch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for something to wet your whistle? Try a Champion\u2019s Cup \u2013 otherwise known as 2 parts grapefruit to 1 part vodka, a splash of club soda, and an orange wedge to garnish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Dessert and Dream<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2619_1000x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6706\" style=\"width:840px;height:588px\" width=\"840\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2619_1000x700.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2619_1000x700-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2619_1000x700-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As your night winds down, cap things off with a delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/15800\/apple-betty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Bettie<\/a> to serve up a sweet ending (no matter who won!). Bonus points if you celebrate your successful game night gathered around my mid-century <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/dining-room-sets\/p\/20081141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettie Dining<\/a> set!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2374_1000x700-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2374_1000x700-edited.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/omb_hosting-game-night_gm2_2374_1000x700-edited-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s a winner at a game night hosted by @MyBobs\u2014 tag me in your next tournament of champions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to break out of your usual dinner party routine? 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