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10 steps to throwing the perfect Super Bowl party

The whole NFL season has been building up to this Sunday night. So what better reason to have the gang around to yours.
5.30pm, 31 Jan 2015

1. Build a Super Bowl snack stadium

Then fill it with your favourite nibbles and dips. Here’s how to do it.

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2. Make like halftime performer Katy Perry and dress for the occasion

The jersey of your favourite NFL team will do just fine too.

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3. You’ve got to have these…

Red cups are essential are any occasion like this.

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4. Beer pong

Is optional.

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5. Do out a seating chart for your guests

This from Mandatory.com is excellent.

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6. Recreate the 2015 Super Bowl ads

Arnie impressions at the ready.

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7. Play Super Bowl bingo

If your number comes up, you drink (responsibly, of course).

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8. Hand out free copies of A Gronking to Remember to your guests

Provided their over 18. It gets quite graphic.

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9. If someone questions your hospitality, tell them they should be more like Marshawn Lynch

Be thankful.

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10. Alternatively…

Save yourself the hassle and head to one of the 20-plus official parties being held around Ireland. We’ve got all the venues and times here.

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    Derek Mahon
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    Sep 22nd 2014, 2:04 PM

    Probably become another Fleetwood or Crawley Town now.

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    Sep 22nd 2014, 5:59 PM

    Going out on a bit of a Lim there

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