How to throw a ‘Game of Thrones’ party 

The wait is over. The fan-favorite HBO series “Game of Thrones” comes back to TV July 16. What better way to ride the emotional rollercoaster we call “Game of Thrones” (GOT) than with a group of friends? Plan a GOT party so you can experience all the ups and downs of the first episode together.

 

PLAYLIST: 

The Signal created a unique Spotify playlist for the event that features songs that could easily have been anthems for various GOT characters. Turn this playlist on to get into the spirit of the show.

 

DECORATIONS:

Of course, you can’t dec your whole living room out in medieval decorations, but you can sure try!

• Pull out those old swords you wore to ComicCon last year.
• You can buy this GOT banner with all the house sigils to hang anywhere.
• Use this official GOT font to put up welcome signs, for the food table, or just for fun.
• Bust out the GOT book series to decorate your mantle.
• Head over to the official HBO store to buy all the collectibles for the party.

DRINKS:

It wouldn’t be a GOT party if you didn’t have wine. Don’t forget to drink from fancy goblets, or head over to the HBO store to buy Stannis’ wine glass or wine charms from each house.

• Use these Dornish wine labels, Arbor Gold and Dornish Red to drink like a Lannister, and enjoy the best wines in all of Westeros.
• If wine isn’t your choice of drink, print out these beer labels.
• Also, check out these GOT inspired cocktails, because you drink and you know things.



FOOD:

What is a GOT party without food? You don’t need to stock up like it is a Baratheon feast, but your guests will definitely need more than popcorn to snack on during those intense scenes of the season opener.

• Meat and cheeseboards are a cheap and easy solution for a party with lots of people attending.
• If you’re feeling adventurous, and have a lot of time on your hands, you can cook something from the official GOT cookbook.
• Check out these DIY GOT inspired foods: Weirwood Tree Cauliflower and Chocolate Almond Dragon Eggs.

GAMES:

You have to keep your guests entertained before and during the season premiere, so check out these simple solutions to keep everyone from drawing swords over fan theories.

• Design Your Own Banner and House Words Contest: Before the show starts, have your attendees create their own house banners and words. This is fun and allows you to be creative.
• Print at Home Trivia Game: You can play GOT trivia to make sure everyone is up to date on all the storylines and characters before the new season starts.
• House Quiz: Take The Signal’s GOT quiz to determine which house you belong to.
• Drinking Game: During the show, follow this The Signal’s infographic to drink like a Lannister.

 

Once the show starts, it’s time to sit back and relax. But don’t relax too much because you know the writers have pulled out all the stops to shock the crowd and give you cliffhangers. Catch up on season six with The Signal’s season 6 rewind and tune into HBO’s Game of Thrones season 7 premiere Sunday, July 16 at 9 p.m.

 

CORRECTION: 08/29/19 – This image’s attribution has been corrected.