Any ideas about what to do after food at a dinner party (games etc)/ general suggestions for during the party?

Question

It is my birthday dinner and will be at my house, I'll be 17 and there are around 10-15 people coming.

It is my first time hosting a dinner so I'm new to this!

I'd just like any suggestions for any fun/different things that can be done during or after the food.

Any nice food/drink ideas are welcome too!

Thanks.

Answer 1

There is this fun game called "Celebrity" you can play.  Or Pictionary too.

Answer 2

Games are a great idea and there are so many you can play with a nice sized group of people. Catchphrase, Pictionary, Taboo, Truth or Dare (still very popular), Clue, Trivial Pursuit, 20 Questions, etc. And, I always think it's a great idea to have several different finger foods like chicken wings, pizza rolls, chips and dip, mini sandwiches, meatballs, fried cheese sticks, and shrimp cocktail. Also be sure you have some sweets like cookies or brownies.

Answer 3

Catch Phrase rocks!  It's a hand-held game, kind of like charades, but you can speak.  People are put into teams, and it gets really competitive but fun.  It's neat because there are no little game pieces.  It's not obtrusive.  People's true colors come out, boy!  Great way to get people interacting and it's not as hard as charades.  Try it.   Be careful, though.  You throw the hand-held game unit to each other (toss, really)!  Always brings out belly laughs and people you thought would never be chatting  it up are best buds by the time the game's over.  

happy birthday!

Answer 4

Well in my family, everybody falls asleep after dinner.  so I don't have any advice.

Answer 5

Happy birthday!  Here are some ideas you might think about:

1.  Since you are hosting a dinner, why not invite a local chef or culinary student to come and provide a "cooking lesson" and tasting for you and your guests?  A "hands on" affair will allow all guests to help prepare the meal and can be fun.

2.  Have your own "birthday card", giant poster that guests can sign when they come in.  A nice momento!

3.  Gift bags for guests are a must:  for the ladies, nail polish, bath gel, fizzy bath balls, gift cards etc. are in order.  For the guys, aftershave, lotions, gift cards etc.

4.  Giving back:  Have a theme of your party about also giving back to the community.  Instead of gifts, have guests bring food items for your local food bank.  Plan on bagging things up and delivering them either during the party (or maybe have them picked up?) or the next day.

5.   You're never to old for a pinata.   And, since you get to fill them yourselves, you can add what kind of candy and surprises you want to the insides.

6.  Games:  Pictionary, Clue, etc. are great.  Or get a Wii and have a contest playing guitar!

7.  Plan for an evening at a skating rink or the zoo!  Or go to a play/musical or to a club for "under 21's" later in the evening.

8.  Create your own "cakes" by making cupcakes and letting everyone decorate their own.  Have a contest and winner gets a prize.

At any rate, have fun!