It’s Wednesday before the Super Bowl! Do you know what you’re doing? Are you going to a crowded bar with over priced drinks and annoying people? BAD IDEA. Instead, why don’t you use OBC’s tips and throw your own party, where you can spend less and ensure you don’t have to drink and drive and won’t have to see that guy that always pretends he knows more about everything in the world than everyone in the world? Sounds pretty great, right?

But maybe you’re thinking, “I HATE THROWING PARTIES. EVERYONE MAKES A MESS AND LEAVES AND I SPEND SO MUCH MONEY.” Well then, sir or madame, YOUS DOIN’ IT WRONG. Here are OBC’s tips for a cheap, awesome Super Bowl party.

1. DO assign people snacks/drinks

We’ve all been to parties where there’s four bags of Spicy Nacho Doritos, 3 bags of Cool Ranch Doritos, and one tiny jar of nacho cheese. Don’t get me wrong – I love double-nachoing up, but by having a list of things for people to bring, you lessen the chance of repeats as well as the possibility of everyone overdosing on MSG. Things like a bag of chips with a complementary dip, a veggie platter, hummus and pita chips, frozen chicken wings with Ranch (or other easy-to-heat frozen appetizer) are all great to feed a group. Then you can concentrate on something simple like hot dogs, hamburgers, or pizza for the entree and won’t get stuck shelling out dough for more food. And if people don’t plan on bringing food, they suck. Don’t invite them.

2. DON’T get a keg

I mean, whatever. It’s up to you. Get a keg if you want one so bad, jerk. But in our long time experience, canned beer is cheaper, easier, and cleaner than a keg. Plus, waiting behind someone who doesn’t know how to pour a beer is scientifically proven as the #3 cause of Super Bowl related deaths.

3. DO put trash cans, like, EVERYWHERE

You’re already gonna wake up on Monday with a headache – the last thing you’ll want to do is touch warm cans of beer. With strategically placed trash/recycling bins around your place, less people will go, “where’s the tras-OH SCREW IT I’LL JUST PUT IT ON THE GROUND.”

4. DON’T use your plates and silverware

I’m all for saving the environment, but sometimes you gotta go disposable. Plastic cups and silverware and paper plates are KEY for big parties. As with the trash cans, keeping cups around at various locations will help with the guest that really just wants “one sip of water,” so they get a brand new glass and then throw it in your sink. By the way, you’re the worst, guest-who-does-that.

5. DO get yo’ bet on

By playing a Super Bowl pool (for a dollar a square, or more), or playing a game like Ball Craps (which you can totally make yourself with felt and puffy paint for a quarter of the price), you’ll make sure all guests are involved and having fun. Let’s be honest, some people go to Super Bowl parties for the booze and socializing (me) and maybe don’t really care about the game at all (also me).

There you have it – 5 important ways to make your Super Bowl party fun, tasty, and cheap. Do you have any tips for throwing a great party? Let us know in the comments!

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