Every year some brave and hospitable families decide to invite guests over to their place for a Super Bowl party. If you are one of these families then make sure that your arrangements are prim and proper. The entire experience of enjoying the game relies on your hospitality after all. Newsflash: it’s not a one-person affair when it comes to making the party a success. Involve your spouse and kids to ensure every detail is taken care of.

This is why we have come up with some common mistakes that you should avoid, along with some useful tips to make your Super Bowl party a success.

Don’t cramp

Only invite people that you can accommodate in your home. Super Bowl parties are supposed to be fun, which makes proper space crucial for having a great time. Stuffing people in a small space or living room will make most feel agitated and suffocated. The best approach is to invite a numbered guest list, which can be easily accommodated in your living room, so that everyone can have a good time.

Unhappy kids make everyone uneasy

It’s a family gathering – you have your own kids at home and your guests may bring their kids along. Have you devised a strategy to keep the army of kids busy and happy? Your guests wouldn’t appreciate missing any part of the game – even if it’s because of their own kids - so it’s better that you keep the rowdy kids busy in some activities. Hire a babysitter for babies and young kids. You can put up a jumping castle in your backyard for the kids and keep the older ones busy with video games. Make provisions to give kids of all age a party time of their own. Above all, utilize your family’s human resources. Get your teens to play host to the kids and keep them entertained.  

Food, food… and more food

Every party, get together, or function is incomplete without food and drinks. So, it must be on your priority list to make the Super Bowl party a success. After pondering over the dilemma of what to make for Super Bowl party, you should come up with a list that caters to every age and food preference. Don’t forget about the kids, the vegetarian guests, allergies, etc.

It is ideal to prepare the food before the arrival of your guests. If the guest list is long then invite your spouse and teen kids into the kitchen to help you prepare the food on time.

Don’t cut the celebrations short

The best host is the one who entertains guests until they decide to leave or crash on your couch! This applies for every occasion including your Super Bowl party. Don’t rush your guests out the door as soon as the game ends. They will most likely want to stay back until the post-game show is over. Most of the die-hard fans of the games may want to discuss (read: argue) about the game’s outcome. Therefore, as a host you should be prepared for any delays.