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Party Planning Blog

Tips from two guys who set up hundreds of events a year.

Friday, May 1, 2026

How Many Giant Games Do You Actually Need for a Backyard Party?

A quick guide to sizing your game rental order based on guest count, so nobody's standing around waiting for a turn.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Popcorn, Cotton Candy, or Snow Cone: Which Machine Fits Your Event?

All three are crowd-pleasers, but the right pick depends on your season, venue, and guest list.

Monday, May 18, 2026

How to Avoid Damage Charges on Your Rental

There's no deposit to worry about, but you are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear — here's how to make sure that never comes up.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Surprising History of Cornhole (and Why It Rules Every Backyard)

From disputed Midwest origins to a game with its own pro league — here's why the humble bean-bag toss is the most-requested game we deliver.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Giant Jenga: The Swahili Word Hiding in the Tower

The world's most nerve-wracking stacking game has a name that literally tells you how to play it — and going giant makes it even better.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Four in a Row: The Story of Connect 4, Super-Sized

A game simple enough for kids and deep enough that mathematicians "solved" it — now standing four feet tall in your backyard.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ladder Toss: The Tailgate Classic Nobody Can Put Down

Also called ladder golf and bolas, this toss game is pure, addictive backyard competition.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Ring Toss: One of the Oldest Games People Still Line Up to Play

The ancestor of ring toss dates back thousands of years — and it's still one of the easiest ways to get a party started.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Backyard Axe Throwing — the Safe, Foam Kind Everyone Can Try

Urban axe throwing became a nationwide craze in the 2010s. Our version brings the thrill with soft foam axes anyone can throw.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tic-Tac-Toe Goes Giant: An Ancient Game With Ancient Roots

The three-in-a-row game your guests already know has a history stretching back to ancient Rome.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Giant Tetris: From a Soviet Computer Lab to Your Backyard

One of the best-selling games of all time started on a 1984 Soviet computer. Now the falling blocks are life-sized.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Giant UNO: The Card Game That Started in an Ohio Barbershop

A barber invented UNO to settle a family argument about card rules. Fifty years later, it's a party staple — now in oversized form.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Giant Beer Pong: The Yard-Sized Twist on a Party Classic

Toss games have been around forever, but the giant-cup version is a modern backyard hit for grown-up gatherings.