The diversions

Just drinking and eating is fun, sure, but that’s a get-together. A party requires other diversions; namely, a great soundtrack (see our playlist below) and/or games. Without them, you run the risk of people standing around talking about NFTs all night. What to play? You know your crowd: Will they plunge into charades with competitive verve? Will Cards Against Humanity make them roar or squirm? You might think this sounds a little lame, like, where are we: at a tenth birthday? But trust us, with the right game, even the most blasé poseur will transform before your very eyes into an enthusiastic participant. Still feel uneasy? Then plan for a gift exchange. Pro tip: The White Elephant is a delightfully nefarious twist on the old-fashioned Pollyanna. Lord over the proceedings like Logan Roy as your guests scheme and steal and betray one another for lotto scratch-offs and bottles of peppermint body wash.