Although I like to use awesome adjectives (i.e awesome) in my everyday speech there is something about the word epic that I really love.

ep·ic
ˈepik/ADJ: the telling of a story about a hero or about exciting events or adventures. very great or large and usually difficult or impressive.

That’s the only way I could describe the game night I hosted a couple of weeks ago for a few friends. Many of my friends were in town for the Nomadness Travel Tribe Conference, and being the host that I am, I decided to entertain a few of my fellow Nomads. When I say a few I really mean 150 people, but I digress. Now you don’t have to accommodate that many people but here are a few tips about the essentials you need for your next epic shindig.

People

You need people or you have no party. The more beautiful the better but that’s optional.

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Theme and Ambience

I’m a sucker for anything themed. My party was called “Game night at the trap house.” We had some ’90s arcade games on the outdoor projector and played some old-school hip hop. Lights, table settings and music all add to the mood.

Have something for everyone

Everyone isn’t a master spades player. Confession: I don’t even know how to play. Please don’t judge me. Whether it’s card/board/video games, alcohol and/or mingling with folks — try to meet everyone’s needs.

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Learn how to jazz up your Jenga game here.

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All hands on deck

If you have decent friends they will offer to help. If you have a friend that’s a master mixologist, put her in charge of the drinks, forever. The more people help the more you get to party!

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have you had an epic game night? Share your tips in a comment below!

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