The cost of gas, movie tickets, and club cover fees may make a guys’ night out seem like a corporate investment. However, low cash doesn’t have to mean low fun.
Guys like Kory Evans-Jackson, sophomore marine biology major, said a guys’ night in is the perfect alternative. Here are some guys’ night in ideas. Starting with some coming from the experts — the guys themselves.
“A good night in starts off with inviting your closest friends over to one of the many common rooms available in the Commons residence hall, and start the night off with a great movie,” said Evan-Jackson.
Evans-Jackson said that he also likes to plan a game night or a themed party.
Anthony Campenni, senior economic major, said, “I enjoy spending the night at my friend’s house playing video games, and trying my hand at poker.”
If you’re tired of seeing “Rocky” somehow win in the last few seconds of the fight or if you’re not like Lady Gaga and they can read your “poker face” then there are other ways to enjoy a night in with friends.
Guys enjoy the sound of a bag of chips being opened, the “zing” of a just-opened soda and the aroma of a meat lover’s pizza. Food is a staple in creating the perfect night in, so make sure you’re stocked on plenty of food and snacks that can satisfy a guy’s appetite.
Touchdown! Getting together to watch your favorite sports teams with friends can be a great way to enjoy a night in. Or better yet, get more involved with you and your friends’ sporting teams by creating a sports fantasy league. That way you can add a little competition to the night and what guy doesn’t like a little competition?
Not a sports fan? Then how about blowing up your friends on the battle field of the game Call of Duty, or re-living that dream of becoming a rock star and rocking out to Aerosmith on Rock Band.
NSU can also help you with the perfect night-in planning. The Alvin Sherman Library is full of movies and games that can please any guy’s taste and are free to all students. And the resident halls are full of common rooms with flat screen TVs and enough room to invite all your friends to join in on the fun. Or rack em’ up on the pool tables down at the Flight Deck in the Don Taft University Center.
Living on a college budget means being extremely frugal with your money and planning more nights in will keep your wallet full and your friends wanting more. So, rent the games, select the movies, call your friends and make sure you have the pizza guy on speed dial — you are in for a great night.
