There is a certain thrill associated with a casino. Maybe it is the gamble that you take when you play your hand at a Blackjack table. Maybe it is the excitement of watching the face of a slot machine as you pull the handle. Or, maybe it is the thrill you feel as you release the dice from your hand in a game of Craps. Whatever it is, millions of people flock to casinos around the world to experience the excitement.
Instead of traveling with your friends to a casino, why not bring the casino to your friends? With a little planning, you can create a spectacular casino night in a tent rental.
Why you will need to rent a tent
A tent rental is a perfect space for your casino night and there are many reasons why.
- First, tents offer wide open spaces, allowing you to have the space needed to meet all aspects of your casino’s layout.
- Second, you will not have to worry about having enough room as tent rentals can be as big or as small as you need them to be and your space allows. They are completely customizable.
- Things such as rowdy guests, spilled food or drink, smoking, etc., won’t necessarily have to be an issue in this temporary venue.
- Sidewalls are available to enclose the space.
- In addition, these tents also can include flooring if you wish, as well as climate control. This will make your guests feel cool and comfortable, just as if they were inside a permanent structure.
- Tent rentals can sport all the indoor perks – including electricity!
You will not have to sacrifice anything for your casino night if you choose to rent a tent.
Decorations to transform the tent space
When your guests walk into your party, you want to make their jaws drop and their eyes fling wide open! With decorations, you can transform your tent space and make your guests feel as though they just walked into a casino off the Vegas strip.
You will want to think about how real casinos are decorated. If you have been to one, then you know they use bright, busy carpeting (which is a trick to keep your eyes off the floor), lots of colors, sounds, etc.
Here are some decorating tips:
- Rent (or purchase) brightly colored carpet
- You can choose to either rent casino tables or create your own. If you prefer the latter, then decorate your own tables (or rented ones) by adding green and red felt covers.
- Design the layout of your casino to include a section for table games, slots (if you have them), a lounge/entertainment area, and a food/beverage area.
- Make your decorations bright and bold and circled around the casino theme. Red, black, and gold are perfect colors.
Games galore!
Any casino night will consist of games or you can’t call it a casino night! You can make up your own games, use the real games you see in casinos (these can often be rented), or create your own version of the real thing. It all depends on how fancy you want your casino night.
Some of the most popular casino games are:
You can check with party supply stores for the table décor needed for the table games or to see if you can rent the equipment. It is an absolute necessity to have dice, chips, and cards on hand.
Casino-worthy food and drink
Every time someone talks about eating while visiting Vegas, you hear them talk about the grand buffets. Since your guests will likely be spending time playing games, having a fancy sit down dinner may not be the best idea. Instead, throw together a buffet that will allow your guests to relax their growling tummies without having to take a break from games.
You will want to have easy to eat munchies (that can be put on small plates and eaten between or during games), such as:
- Shrimp cocktail
- Various dips
- Fruit platters
- Cheese platters
- Small sandwiches
- Anything on a stick that isn’t greasy or oily is an excellent choice, too.
Remember, people will be playing and eating and, let’s be honest — you do not want the food (or its grease) to go from your guests’ hands to the games.
As for drinks, make sure you have a wide array of choices – and the cocktail napkins to go with it!
Entertainment is a must
Sure, everyone is going to be playing games and chowing down, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need entertainment. In fact, even just having a DJ throughout the night will work. If this is too much and you are good with electronics, you can create your own playlist and indulge your guests in songs such as: Kenny Roger’s The Gambler, Katy Perry’s Waking Up in Vegas, or Lady Gaga’s Poker Face.
If you want to take your entertainment to the next level, why not hire an Elvis impersonator? After all, they are a staple in every casino. Another idea would be Vegas Showgirls. Decide what will work best for you and be appreciated by your guests and then go with it!
Tips for your casino night
Last, but not least, there are a few perfecting touches that can take your casino night from ordinary to extraordinary. Check these out:
- To make your casino night seem legit, consider hiring cocktail waitresses to serve your guests as they play.
- Print up fake personalized dollars and use tokens for your guests to gamble with.
- Place a big bouncer by the door to check I.D.’s as the guests arrive.
- Dedicate an area for the “High Rollers” to play.
The key is to not leave any detail untouched. From the moment they enter your tent, until the moment they leave, let your guests be carried away to a spectacular casino.