Unbreakable Party Crashing Safety Measures

You and your roommates want to throw a party and invite a lot of people in your student housing complex. Lots of people = college hall party. But, you don’t want to upset the landlord—or worse, bring them to crash, and end, the party. What’s the best way to throw a hall party the landlord won’t crash?

Step One: Identify the Culprits

There are two things that will bring the super out in full force: loud, raucous behavior and drinking among underage folks.

So, you need a party that will avoid that. Even a standard party—go, have a glass or two, mingle, and talk—can get very loud, very quickly. And, of course, music and dancing are probably out.

Step Two: Redirect the Energy

Allow us to suggest throwing a board game party. Think about it. You and your roommates can provide throw pillows to make hall sitting comfortable, and encourage other people to bring theirs. You can post party information (the where’s and when’s and why’s) that asks people to bring their favorite game. Board games aren’t library-quiet, but they are unlikely to be raucous, either.

Step Three: Make Awesome Choices

Best board games? An assortment will likely lead to the best party. Cards Against Humanity has been way popular over the last several years.  “The card game for horrible people” consists of people with a black card asking questions, and other members of the game answering with their funniest white card. Examples? “Ryan Gosling riding in on a white horse.” Like that. You can have a lot of fun, but not a lot of noise to the level that will bring the super out. And, the cards can be downloaded for free from the Web site. Other excellent board games are Apples to Apples, Ticket to Ride, Quelf…even the old school Monopoly if you have a group that can have fun with the boardwalk back in the day.

Step Four: Have Your Party and Keep Your Apartment, Too

Because no matter how awesome a time you have before you get busted, the party will end long before your lease is up.

What else can you do to avoid an untimely crash in a college apartment party?