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How to entertain without a TV...

Any ideas?  We've decided to not get cable, but we want to have lots of people over.  Problem is, all our friends seem to revolve our hang out times around the tube.  I now the obvious answer is board games, but those aren't really our cup-o-tea.  Any others suggestions??

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Re: How to entertain without a TV...

  • music, I'm a BIG music lover! Or how about a potluck with a theme.
  • I agree with PP, music is a great way.  A lot of the times it just takes a bit of good music to get people talking to one another... 

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  • how about watching movies? those don't require cable.  do a "movie night" w/ popcorn & candy & soda & great a flick or 2 from redbox.
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    Poker or blackjack?  Make it a casino night, and like pp suggested have music on in the background.
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    Game night! Our friends love Balderdash. So fun!
  • Wii, Apples to Apples, DVD board game (like the office game - so fun!).

    We never have the TV on for our parties. And we always have our TV on while we're doing chores and stuff. People can be civilized and *gasp* socialize with each other without watching tv, which they can do at home. 

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  • We don't entertain around a tv, either. We'll pull out Apples to Apples or Phase 10, play poker, toss a football around outside, play volleyball...
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  • Do you mean that you have people over to watch the football game (or other tv shows) or is it just on in the background? 

    If it is the later, maybe your crew doesn't know any different.  I would try something like a wine/beer/cheese/etc tasting, but make it so that people have to compare w/ others - get them up and talking! 

    What about murder mystery party?

    Can you have a bonfire in your yard?  This would give people something to look at.

    I also agree with other ideas - game night, rent a movie night, and having music on in the background.

    GL and let us know how it goes!

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  • Will you have a Wii or another gaming system?  When our friends come over they like to play on our Wii.  Otherwise when they come over they are just happy to drink and play cards, or just chat.

    My parents and family are big card players.  Phase 10 is a popular one.

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  • Braai (BBQ) and music. For me the tv is always on in the background. If we can get the start of a movie we will watch it... otherwise we just hang out and chat...
  • I like PP's suggestions of movies, cards, etc. You could have a few different theme nights like a casino night, a bbq, a luau, a 60's night. On each of those nights have music to match the theme playing in the background. You could get a dart board if you don't have one already and have a dart tournament. What about bocce ball, horseshoes or badminton? 
  • TV is a party killer. There are many other options available for entertainment. One can have music, karoke and games for adults. You can also have theme dinners, fancy dress, Cocktail ideas etc.
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