Are you looking to put an exciting spin on your next gathering? Host a party that will go down in history by committing to one of these three themes. Whether you want to ramp up the excitement or keep things calm, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
Retro gaming nights
Journey back into the past and create a comforting nostalgia by returning to retro games for a night. This is guaranteed to get everyone laughing and feeling at ease within minutes.
If you’ve got the necessary equipment such as a large screen and a suitable device with multiple controllers you could set up shared video game challenges. From speed racing to arcade classics, these immersive games will get everyone’s competitive energy flowing.
You don’t need any gear for some games, so fear not if you’re not so well-equipped! You can use your smartphone to download a bingo app and play a shared session of the nation’s favourite or access an online casino platform with fun games of chance such as roulette. For a device-free event, engage in old parlour activities or traditional board games.
Murder mystery dinners
Add a creative spin to traditional fancy dress events by hosting a murder mystery dinner. We all love a good whodunnit, and it’s all the more fun when we’re part of the action, whether suspect, sleuth, victim or murderer.
Choose your preferred era and create characters which allude to famous people from that period or invent random profiles to suit your guests’ natural interests and mannerisms. Send out invitations with details of the event including their unique role in the proceedings. Ensure everything else from your decorations to the party food you make works to enhance your theme.
You can leave things loose and invite guests to mingle and question each other at random, or you can invest in a special package which includes guided audio, clues, a script and props.
Arts and crafts
Encourage your guests to bring out their creative side with a relaxed arts and crafts session. Slow-paced activities such as painting and modelling are a great way to spend your time if the mood is to unwind and enjoy good conversation.
Give it a practical edge and focus your creations on things you can use around the home. Simple options include decorations like candles, coasters and wreaths, or you can experiment with harder DIY tasks such as building cubby cabinets and stools with hidden storage. Remember to provide all the necessary PPE so your guests are properly protected.
Alternatively, celebrate your memories together by creating individual albums and scrapbooks with your favourite photographs, or decorating a frame so you can display the best shot in pride of place.
