Housewarming Themed Games
To really make the scavenger hunt challenging, rather than list what the items are, make up a list of clues that describe them in a non-obvious way. The same rules apply; players have a designated time limit and must take photos of each item they identify. z A scavenger hunt is a fun and engaging way to have your guests investigate your new space. Provide them with a list of items they must find and photograph with their phones in a set amount of time, with the one who finds the most items being declared the winner. If you want to make the game more interesting, you can hide these items and make the players search for them. z Charades is another game that’s always popular at parties. Prepare ahead of time by writing the names of books, films, television series, and sayings that include the word home on slips of folded paper and placing them in a bowl. Think Home Is Where the Heart Is and Home Alone , for example. z Who doesn’t love a spirited game of trivia ? Topics could center around the new home (after participants have had a chance to take a tour), the family who has just moved in, or the town or city where the house is located. z A variation on this could be a bingo game with spaces on the card dedicated to famous people and places from the city or town where you now own a home.
Refreshments You have a lot of options here: if your invitation list includes mostly friends and family you know well, why not go potluck? This is fun and takes the pressure off by having everyone pitch in and bring one thing. Plus, you are sure to have a variety of foods and cooking styles to offer your guests. If you’re doing the cooking, consider keeping the menu to finger food appetizers. This allows your guests to move around and socialize while they eat and helps minimize cleanup. If you want to focus strictly on greeting your guests and showing off your new digs, and you are confident about your final headcount, you can always order pizza! Whichever way you choose to go, do yourself a favor and stock up on paper plates, napkins, disposable cups, and cutlery. The last thing you need while you’re still in the process of moving and perhaps unsure of where your “real” dishes are at the moment, is to face searching for them, washing, and finding a place for them once the festivities end and before you are ready to undertake setting up your final kitchen layout. Paper products are also a great choice if you decide to have a theme for your housewarming party. There are so many variations in colors and patterns to select from; you can easily find one that is complementary.
Guests can play on their own or divide up into teams.
Remember to keep the festivities low-key and light. Enjoy sharing your new home with those who mean the most to you and don’t sweat the small stuff.
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