How to create a slam-dunk March Madness basketball party

March Madness is about to tip off, and the only thing better than being courtside is watching the action with friends and family at home. Atwell in Banning, CA features homes with comfortable spaces that provide the perfect home court advantage for some friendly rivalry and revelry. Whether your guests are diehard basketball fans or just fans of fun, everyone wins with this easy basketball-themed game plan.

Begin with some bracketology.

Even the least sports-savvy in your crowd can enjoy completing a tournament bracket and predicting the champion. Include a fillable bracket when you send out your party invitations. Hang a poster-size bracket and give prizes throughout the party (think: most upsets, worst pick record, overall winner). It'll get everyone in the spirit and encourage some lively conversations before tipoff.

Get into the gear.

Add to the fun by inviting guests to create their own fan gear. Set out inexpensive plain white T-shirts and colorful markers, and get the camera ready as they decorate "custom" jerseys. Add in a little competition by voting on the creations (most creative, best use of color, you get the idea)!

Create a photo "booth" using a basketball backdrop to capture your friends' creations. Set out some foam fingers and basketball-themed photo props for some Insta-worthy images.

Score with snacks.

Plan a spread that is simple to prepare and easy for your pals to graze on as they watch the TV action. Take advantage of your roomy Atwell kitchen to set out finger foods and let your guests dunk away. Make-ahead options like a savory cracker mix (even more fun if served in individual cardboard containers) and slow cooker cheeseburger dip help minimize the game day prep. Then use halftime to showcase some new twists on March Madness perennial favorites like chili and sliders. Want to earn extra points? Label your spread with basketball-themed monikers, like Turnover Tacos.

Get out the games.

Keep the non-sports fans at your party entertained with a few fun games. With March Madness bingo, even the most reluctant viewer will get into the game as they hope to complete their card. You can also set out some small cups and cheese balls so your friends can make a few free throws or ask some March Madness trivia questions during halftime. With basketball hoops placed over the recycling and trash cans, even cleaning up can become part of the action!

With their roomy kitchens and inviting living areas, Atwell homes have the winning combination for easy, slam-dunk entertaining.

Want to live in a new home that makes entertaining easy? Contact an Atwell New Home Specialist at (951) 458-6155 today.

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