True: when most people think “tailgate,” they’re thinking about fun. Good friends, fun games, and great food and beverages. But admit it—if you’re throwing a tailgate party, you want to bring it to the next level. That’s why we’ve put together some of the best ways you can add more fun to a tailgate party without spiking the punch:

1. Play a game that dials up the novelty.

It’s a party, after all! Now’s the time to get out of your comfort zone and try something you haven’t tried before. For instance, have you ever tried a Giant Tumbler Tower? You can opt for a carrying case and a standing table to make this item tailgate-ready.

To up the ante, you can even have a tournament with a prize at the end. It’s also a great attraction for other tailgaters to help break the ice. It gives everyone something to look at, something to do, and ultimately helps bring people together.

2. Bring a flagpole and flag.

How does this make your tailgate more fun? Two reasons. First, literally planting a flag at your tailgate party says one thing: you’re here to have fun. But more importantly, this is a tailgate veteran’s old trick: if you have your own flag up high, it’s easy to tell people where to find you.

To make sure the flag fits right in, considering getting a flag of the team you’re supporting—a school flag, a professional franchise flag, etc. These organizations will be all too happy to sell one to you, and you’ll have a great way to reduce the problems of finding everyone else in a parking lot.

3. Invest in an insulated beverage dispenser.

It’s a party, after all. There are going to be a lot of people there. You don’t want to have dozens or even hundreds of plastic cups to take care of. You don’t want to have to constantly fish out empty two liter bottles of soda. A large, insulated beverage dispenser lets you put all of the drinks in one spot, reducing mess and making things easier on the attendees.

4. Bring a Bluetooth speaker.

Have a lot of great tailgating music on your phone? Get a Bluetooth speaker that’s built for the outdoors. If there’s one tip that will turn any tailgating event from a casual get together to an honest party, it’s the presence of music. It will change the vibe, help people break out of their shells, and contribute to an atmosphere of fun.

5. Use a tailgating table.

Our Tailgate Tables are great because you can use them for a hundred different things. Beer pong—for the responsible adults, of course. Setting up a buffet-style snack bar. Setting up games. You can use a tailgating table for just about anything. And when you’re not tailgating, you can use it for more, including backyard barbecues and casual get-togethers.

Want to spice up your next tailgating adventure? Browse all of the tailgate games at All American Tailgate including washer toss, ladder golf, and more.