Hosting Game NightHow to Host a Game Night for Adults Who Don't Play Games
Hosting adults who never play games? Pick a short social opener, plan about two hours of short rounds, and use simple habits that keep new players at ease.
Hosting Game Night
Planning, teaching and running a game night everyone enjoys.
A good game night depends as much on the people as on the box. This section helps you plan the evening, pick a game that fits your group, teach it clearly and keep everyone involved, including guests who rarely play. It answers questions about invitations, setup, pacing, snacks near cards and what to do when the game is not landing.
If you need to explain rules, see how to teach a board game without reading the rulebook aloud. For a crowd of non-gamers, read hosting a game night for adults who don't play games. Set up before guests arrive, and choose something shorter and simpler than you think you need.
