Give the lineup a home
The game-night event type has room for the games you expect to play, a player-count range, and whether guests should bring their own games.
For board games, cards, and a full table
Know who is coming, what is on the table, and what people are bringing. Put the lineup, player count, snacks, and invites in one plan so the evening starts with a game.
Plan a game night for freeEvent hosting, invitations, RSVPs, and shared supplies are free. Guests use a free account to respond or add items.
Set the expectations that are easiest to miss in a group chat.
List a few board or card games and the number of players each can handle. A flexible backup makes it easier to start if your final headcount changes.
Tell guests if someone will teach the rules or if they should know a game already. A short explanation saves the first half hour from becoming guesswork.
Decide what the host has covered, then list the snacks, drinks, extra chairs, or games the group still needs. Ask friends to add what they can bring.
Ask people to respond before you choose a final lineup. If eight people are coming, plan more than one table or choose a game that fits everyone.
The game-night event type has room for the games you expect to play, a player-count range, and whether guests should bring their own games.
Let guests know whether you are happy to teach. Check RSVPs before choosing games or splitting the group across tables.
Put snacks, drinks, ice, and other supplies on a shared list, then ask each person to add what they will bring. Keep changes and questions with the event.
Start with a game that plays well at six, plus a quick opener while people arrive. Invite the group with an RSVP date, note whether a rules explanation is planned, and add three or four snack and drink needs. Once the headcount settles, adjust the lineup and tell everyone where to park or meet.
If food is the main event and games are optional, use the potluck planner for a more detailed who-brings-what meal plan.
Invite the group, settle the lineup, and split the snacks.