Everyone loves a party, and a party with a theme is always top tier. Casino themed parties are great because it’s a varied enough theme that even the least enthusiastic people can get involved in. Who doesn’t want to pretend to be James Bond for the night?
Playing at an online casino continues to grow in popularity but making your own casino at home is a great way to bring the fun to everyone and make a memorable night.
But if you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got the guide for you. We’ll take you through everything you need in order to have a great casino themed party.
Games To Play at a Casino Themed Party
Poker
Card games are always super easy to play at a casino themed party as you don’t need much to play them. A pack of cards is the only essential element you need to bring to the table.
Playing with poker chips makes the gaming experience a lot more authentic and these are easily sourced online. But if the budget is tight, you can always make do with coins if you need to.
You could also put your arts and crafts to the test and make your own poker chips. This is a really fun activity that can help you prep for your party whilst saving your pennies.
There’s no need to invest in any kind of fancy poker table either, you can just play at your kitchen table. Maybe throw on a jazzy tablecloth and you’re ready to go!
Blackjack
Blackjack is another great card game that requires nothing except a pack of cards to play. All you need is someone to nominate themselves as your dealer and you’ve got all you need in order to play.
Whether you bet for real money or not is up to you – but it does make it that little bit more exciting!
Roulette
Roulette is a great game to play at a casino themed party – but it does require a little more forward planning. You need a roulette wheel in order to play so you will have to splash a bit of cash – but it will be worth it.
If you’re thinking of doing another casino themed party in the future, it’s well worth the investment. You can also lend it out to other friends to make sure you make the most of the investment.
You can find roulette wheels easily online and they’re not all expensive enough to break the bank. This is one game you can play at home just for fun as well, so it doesn’t have to be saved for parties.
How to Decorate for a Casino Themed Party
Decorating for your casino themed party doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re on a strict budget, then lighting is your best friend. As long as you have some low, warm lighting, you’re going to get the ideal effect for your party.
Even though some land-based casinos can have harsh lighting, that’s not the ideal impact you want to have. Think more James Bond and less high street casino.
In terms of colour scheme, it’s all about the dark and rich colours. Think deep reds and golds, as well as rich greens and burgundy.
If you don’t have anything that fits lying around, you could always go down to a fabric shop and get some coloured fabric to drape around your home. You can create some makeshift curtains in order to set the colour scheme – and hide anything you can’t tuck away in a cupboard!
You can even get people to dress in your chosen casino colours so that they match the theme. Getting dressed up is all part of the fun so make sure you include any instructions on your invitations.
What Food to Serve at a Casino Themed Party
Whether or not to serve food at a party is always a tricky decision to make and it all relies on the timings. If you’re starting later on in the evening, it’s easy to assume that people will eat beforehand.
However, if you’ve got a 7pm start, people might expect to be fed. The best thing to do is to offer some kind of snack table so people can graze at leisure. You don’t have to worry about the timings of hot food, and you can even ask people to bring a plate.
Even if people have eaten, it’s still nice to be able to supply snacks for people just in case. Finger food is perfect to nibble on between games as you don’t want anything too messy.
This should give you all the tools for a great casino themed party. The only thing left to do now is to start planning!
